Trailing 2-0 in a poor showing, the Blues netted twice in three second-half minutes to level in a 2-2 scoreline which, nonetheless, was disappointing.
Few can emerge with any credit from a performance which also included a missed Colby Bishop penalty, but there were some noteworthy showings and here are out on-the-whistle player ratings...
5. Ryley Towler - 5
(Replaced by Clark Robertson on 46 minutes) Found it tough with Ellis Harrison’s physicality, particularly in the air, while his passing radar was a little off. Mind you, any player deserved to be subbed at half-time. Photo: None
6. Connor Ogilvie - 6
Mistake led to Vale’s opening goal when the ball got stuck under his foot, but later made amends when won the second-half penalty which saw Bishop scoring the Blues’ first. Photo: National World
7. Port Vale goalkeeper Aidan Stone intercepts the ball from Portsmouth forward Owen Dale during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Portsmouth and Port Vale at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 25 March 2023.
Port Vale goalkeeper Aidan Stone intercepts the ball ahead of Pompey's Owen Dale at Fratton Park. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
8. Ryan Tunnicliffe - 5
Good industry, but too many times overhit balls forward and little of his attempts creatively came off. Plugged away, though. Photo: National World