FA Cup 4th Rd (2008) : PLYMOUTH ARG. (H) 2-1

Pompey's Arnold Mvuemba shadowed by Argyle defender Gary Sawyer at Fratton Park this afternoon.
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Benjani congratulates Niko Kranjčar as Pompey take a 2-1 lead in the 45th minute against a plucky Plymouth side.
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Glen Johnson tries his luck as Plymouth defender Mathias Doumbe looks on.
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Sean Davis holds the ball from the attentions of Argyle midfielder Lilian Nalis.
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Video Highlights : Pompey 2 Plymouth Arg. 1

* Chris Clark's first-half strike was to be the only goal conceded by Pompey in the 2008 campaign.

* There were no 4th Round replays - the first time since 1957.

Portsmouth: James ,Johnson ,Pamarot ,Distin ,Hreidarsson ,Lauren (Davis ,67 ) ,Pedro Mendes (Hughes ,89 ) ,Diarra ,Kranjcar ,Nugent (Mvuemba ,46 ) ,Benjani
Subs not used: Begovic,Aubey,

Plymouth: McCormick ,Connolly ,Timar ,Doumbe ,Sawyer ,Clark (Folly ,82 ) ,Nalis ,Norris ,Halmosi ,Fallon ,Easter (Jutkiewicz ,75)
Subs not used Larrieu,Hodges,Summerfield,

Bookings: Pamarot (Portsmouth) Doumbe ,Halmosi (Plymouth)

Attendance: 19612

Referee: A Marriner (W. Midlands)

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