Premiership '07/08 : Middlesbrough (a) 0-2

Milan Baros battles for control ahead of defender Chris Riggott, recalled from Stoke City.
(Image by kind permission of http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/)

Boro's Brazilian striker Afonso Alves makes an attempt on goal.

Middlesbrough striker Tuncay Sanli is challenged by Sol Campbell.

Pompey are suddenly struggling for form and focus ahead of 'The Big One'. Chris Riggott heads past Jamie Ashdown for Boro's first and ultimately winning goal.

Middlesbro: Schwarzer ,Young ,Wheater ,Riggott ,Pogatetz ,Boateng (Cattermole ,88 ) ,Rochemback ,Arca ,Downing bull,John,Sanli ,Alves (Aliadiere ,61)
Subs not used: Turnson,Taylor,

Portsmouth: Ashdown ,Johnson ,Distin ,Campbell ,Hreidarsson ,Mvuemba ,Diop (Davis ,67 ) ,Diarra ,Kranjcar ,Baros (Nugent ,67 ) ,Defoe
Subs not used Begovic,Lauren,Hughes,

Bookings: Arca (Middlesbro) Diarra (Portsmouth)

Attendance: 24828

Referee: P Walton (Northamptonshire)

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