It hurt so much but to see someone of David James' quality beaten by a free-kick from long range by the Brazilian superstar says it all.

Twenty of the finest goals ever seen at Portsmouth's Fratton Park home

The grand old gal has seen some some beauties down the years – from both Pompey players and their opponents.

By Jordan Cross

Published 27th Apr 2020, 17:10 BST

Updated 27th Apr 2020, 17:43 BST

From a Premier League goal of the season to a 48-pass move. From wondrous hits to prodigious jinking runs – here’s your 20 favourite Fratton goals.

21. Robert Prosinecki v Barnsley (2002)

Part of the famous 'hat-trick for nothing' against Barnsley. Not the free-kick but the trademark body swerve, dragover and thump from the edge of the box Photo: The News

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