Colby Bishop grabbed the only goal of the game in the second half, producing a classy first-time finish after galloping onto Ogilvie’s ball down the left.
Admittedly, Nicolas Schmid conjured up four excellent saves, four late on, but it shouldn’t detract from a hugely impressive team display from John Mousinho’s men, who scrapped and fought for everything.
And here are our Pompey player ratings…
9. Matt Ritchie - 8
(Replaced by Cohen Bramall on 75 mins) As ever, put in a phenomenal shift up and down that right flank. Forms a good combination with Devlin and uses the ball so cleverly. Photo: Jason Brown
10. Adil Aouchiche - 6
(Replaced by Terry Devlin on 54 mins) Hasn’t quite hit his stride for Pompey yet since Sunderland switch. Plenty of effort and work-rate, but nothing seems to be coming off at present, Photo: Jason Brown
11. Josh Murphy - 8
At his impish best, driving down the flank, cutting inside, whipping in balls at pace. And even switched wings at one point. What a season he’s having. Photo: Jason Brown
12. Colby Bishop - 9
Lovely first-time finish off the inside off the far post after racing onto Ogilvie’s ball down the left. A touch of class. Physically caused problems and some clever bits of play in either corner during the second half to somehow keep possession. Photo: Jason Brown