Exactly right Woops. One of the better halves of soccer we have played this season and against good opposition - but we are still behind!!
Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Freddie Potts.
2-1 now with a lovely goal from Matt Ritchie, his second of the match. Assisted by Callum Lang. 82 minutes.
Middlesbrough double sub: Luke Ayling and Marcus Forss replace Rav van den Berg and Finn Azaz. 88 minutes.
Final whistle. 2-1 to Pompey, thanks to the brilliant Matt Ritchie with both goals, his first at Fratton Park. Well deserved man of the match! Three vital points for us, moves us two places up the table on 26 points, level with Hull City. Home to Stoke next Wednesday evening - another three points would be welcome
Final Match Stats:- Overall possession Portsmouth 46.5%Middlesbrough 53.5% Shots Portsmouth 13Middlesbrough 12 Shots on target Portsmouth 5Middlesbrough 5 Total touches inside the box Portsmouth 19Middlesbrough 25 Goalkeeper saves Portsmouth 4Middlesbrough 3 Fouls Portsmouth 11Middlesbrough 9 Corners Portsmouth 7Middlesbrough 5