Premiership '08/09 : MIDDLESBROUGH (H) 2-1

Peter Crouch clashes with Middlesbrough defender Justin Hoyte.

Afonso Alves of Middlesbrough challenges Lassana Diarra.

Glen Johnson and Jermain Defoe celebrate after Defoe's equalising goal for Pompey on 59 mins.
(Image courtesy of www.portsmouthfc.co.uk)

Jermain Defoe scores the winner for Pompey in the 86th minute.
Redknapp had reverted to 4-4-2 from 3-5-2 at half-time.
(Image courtesy of www.portsmouthfc.co.uk)

Portsmouth: James ,Kaboul (Belhadj ,46 ) ,Campbell ,Distin ,Johnson ,Diop (Utaka ,46 ) ,Davis ,Diarra ,Armand Traore (Hreidarsson ,84 ) ,Crouch ,Defoe
Subs not used: Ashdown,Nugent,Pamarot,Mvuemba,

Middlesbro: Turnbull ,Hoyte ,Huth ,Riggott ,Pogatetz ,Aliadiere ,O'Neil ,Digard (Taylor ,70 ) ,Downing ,Alves ,Mido (Adam Johnson ,84)
Subs not used Jones,Wheater,Porritt,Walker,Craddock,

Bookings: Defoe ,Johnson (Portsmouth) Mido (Middlesbro)

Attendance: 19425

Referee: S B Attwell

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