A wise and stoic performance saw them limit Brentford’s chances to a minimum in a nip-and-tuck cup battle, with Djeidi Gassama’s long-range stunner proving the moment of class they needed to cancel out Kevin Schade’s opener. A disciplined defensive showing proved Danny Röhl right to freshen things up with their whirlwind Championship fixture schedule laying in wait back home.
Penalties can be a cruel mistress and so it proved, with Mr Sheffield Wednesday Liam Palmer missing their fifth to put heads in hands. But those heads leave London held high after an outstanding effort.
Here are our ratings from an impressive showing.
13. Di'Shon Bernard
On in place of Dominic Iorfa in what felt like a leg-saving exercise. Immediately stepped in and offered a mature performance. He's in super duper form. | UGC
14. Josh Windass - 7
On with the final chunk to play. Intelligent in his movement and wise with his decision-making. | UGC
15. Jamal Lowe - 7
One third of the final 20 cavalry. With the other two, did his job in providing fresh legs and clever bits and bobs. | UGC
16. Michael Smith - 7
The Pompey hero had 20 to run and did well with a couple of really nice touches and his ability to keep the thing. A machine in closing games out. | UGC