Harry: It’s Not Over Yet

A first time visitor to Fratton Park would never have guessed it was Pompey’s first match in a major European competition.

The Blues’ UEFA Cup adventure began with a convincing 2-0 victory against Portuguese outfit Vitoria SC.

Goals from Lassana …

Harry – The tie is not over

Harry Redknapp is taking nothing for granted as Portsmouth take a two-goal lead to Portugal.

Diarra: That Was For The Fans

It was a goal fitting for its status as Pompey’s first in the UEFA Cup.

Lassana Diarra, hemmed in by white-shirted Vitoria players, wriggled himself out of their grasp down by the north stand touchline.

Then, a dart towards goal, an exchange of pas…

Defoe: Belhadj Is A Star

Jermain Defoe hailed the performance of Nadir Belhadj after helping Pompey beat Vitoria SC 2-0 at Fratton Park.

The striker scored Pompey’s second on the hour – shortly after having a penalty saved – in the first leg UEFA Cup tie at Fratton Park…

Pompey 2 Vitoria 0

Pompey’s UEFA Cup adventure got off to the perfect start with strikes from Lassana Diarra and Jermain Defoe giving them a two-goal lead to take to Portugal for the second leg.

There should have been more goals but both Defoe and Vitoria’s Fajardo …