Here’s how chief sports writer Neil Allen rated Danny Cowley’s troops…
9. Ronan Curtis - 7
Drove Pompey on with his energy and belief Photo: Jason Brown
10. George Byers (replaced by Charlie Daniels 68 mins) - 6
Some good touches but not involved enoug Photo: Dennis Goodwin
11. John Marquis - 8
Back to goalscoring form. How his confidence should now soar Photo: Daniel Chesterton
12. Ryan Williams (replaced James Bolton 46 mins) - 8
Introduction pepped Blues up and took goal well Photo: Daniel Chesterton