But what happened to the men who delivered one of the finest days in the Blues’ history? We’ve hunted down the heroes and found out where they are today.
1. David James
Inducted into the Pompey Hall of Fame in 2015. Managed Indian side Kerala Blasters until December 2018 and was last year in Strictly Come Dancing. Photo: Chris Ison
2. Steve Finnan
Retired at the end of the 2009-10 season and later carried out some charity work in The Gambia but now works as a property developer in London. Photo: Shaun Botterill
3. Aaron Mokoena
Captained South Africa during their home World Cup in 2010. In 2012 he left Pompey and joined Bidvest Wits in his homeland, where he now runs an academy and works as a businessman. Photo: Clive Mason
4. Ricardo Rocha
At Pompey across a period of three years and the only player to experience both periods of administration at Fratton Park. Now does media work for Benfica and has undertaken qualifications to be a director of football Photo: Nick Potts