Pompey were up against it in the first half and were lucky to go in at half-time on level terms,
However, a big improvement in the second period saw them move into the driving seat, with Lee Brown’s 60th-minute strike proving the match-winner at Highbury Stadium.
Here’s how our chief sports writer rated the players’ individual performances.
9. Gassan Ahadme - 7
(Replaced by Reeco Hackett-Fairchild on 68 minutes): Some promising moments and always so positive in his play. Photo: JPIMedia
10. Ronan Curtis - 7
Free-kick struck the bar in first half and Pompey’s primary threat on goal throughout. Photo: JPIMedia
11. John Marquis - 7
(Replaced by George Hirst on 74 minutes): Put plenty in but not given enough service. Photo: JPIMedia
12. Reeco Hackett-Fairchild - 6
(Replaced Gassan Ahadme on 68 minutes): Had late opportunity for breakaway goal but failed to capitalise. Photo: JPIMedia