Ronan Curtis scored his first goal of the season and the Blues’ first in 434 minutes of League One football.
Yet it wasn’t enough to claim victory after goals either side of half-time from Joe Ironside and Liam O’Neil handed the U’s all three points.
Here’s how our chief sports writer rated the Pompey players’ performance…
9. Miguel Azeez - 5
(Replaced by Louis Thompson on 59 minutes): Struggled to find his passing range, giving ball away several times in second half. Photo: JPIMedia
10. Ronan Curtis - 6
Ended Pompey’s goal drought but form still a big worry. Photo: JPIMedia
11. Ellis Harrison - 5
(Replaced by John Marquis on 59 minutes): Encouraging movement and hold-up play but given little service. Photo: JPIMedia
12. Louis Thompson - 6
(Replaced Miguel Azeez on 59 minutes): Didn’t effect things too much. Photo: JPIMedia
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