Callum Lang scored four times as the Blues fought back from behind to stun Coventry in a remarkable Fratton Park match.
Their leading scorer netted all four of Pompey’s goals in a 4-1 triumph to climb out of the Championship relegation zone.
It was the first time since Yakubu in May 2004 that a Blues player has achieved that remarkable feat, arriving against Middlesbrough in the final match of the 2003-04 campaign.
Having fallen behind after three minutes, Colby Bishop set up Lang for his first, before he
Having fallen behind after three minutes, Colby Bishop set up Lang for his first, before he took advantage of Jay Dasilva’s mistake to make it 2-1 before half time.
Proving an excellent summer signing. When Pompey really needed him, he stopped a one-on-one from Bassette with the Blues already 1-0 down and later came off his line to save at a Coventry man’s feet inside the box. Barely tested in the first half.
Then, after the break, he headed home Freddie Potts’ left-wing corner, before wrapping it up from close range after Bradley Collins had brilliantly saved from Colby Bishop.
A return to winning ways in style for the Blues after the Derby debacle – and here are our player ratings…
Recalled to the side and Swanson again showed he’s a player who can be relied on. Strong in the tackle, mobile and uses the ball well. Quite a battle in the right-back spot now.
Given yet another central defensive partner, but put in an excellent showing, particularly in the first half. Always has time on the ball and looking ever-comfortable in his new role.
Hadn’t made an appearance since August and waited patiently for his chance, then McIntyre’s concerning form prompted Mousinho to turn to him in the centre of defence. Grew into the game, but played the offside trap very well in the first half.
Shut up shop down the left flank and combined well with Ritchie on a few occasions. Had a couple of goal-scoring chances too.
Bounced back from a disappointing Derby display to have a hand in two of Pompey’s goals, both from set-pieces. Full of commitment, yet has that touch of class on the ball.
Started off a little slow, but really grew into the match. Does a lot of unseen work, but gets everywhere on the pitch.
Moved to the left flank on the occasion of his 500th game and played as if it was his first. Phenomenal energy, at one point in the second half winning a tackle in the centre circle and then immediately closing down Coventry’s last man. Plus wonderful set-piece delivery throughout.
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