Inzaghi Breaks Pompey Hearts

Portsmouth looked set for one of the most famous nights in the club’s history with ten minutes to go at Fratton Park.

The scene was set. Two goals up against Italian giants AC Milan in front of your own passionate supporters with just minutes left on the clock. However it wasn’t to be, as first, substitute Ronaldinhio struck home a thunderous free kick, and then a slight lapse in concentration allowed Fillipo Inzaghi to poke home from merely six yards deep into stoppage time.

It was a cruel way for any team to lose such a monumental game, but given the recent turbulence with the departure of Harry Redknapp, and reports of financial uncertainty under owner Alexsander Gaydenk, this was a pill which would have been particularly hard to swallow for all those connected with the South coast club.

Pompey got their dream lead just after the hour when Younes Kaboul headed in Glen Johnson’s cross just after the hour. The home side were then in dreamland when former Arsenal striker Kanu extended the lead, firing in from close range.

However it wasn’t to be as the Milan club produced a fine comeback to break the majority of the 20,000 spectator’s hearts.

The Uefa Cup saw better fortunes for Manchester City who produced an impressive win in Germany, defeating Schalke 04 by two goals to nil.

Stephen Ireland continued his fine run of form when he added to Benjani’s opener to put City on their way to victory.

Tottenham Hotspur also gained an inspiring away victory, winning 1-0 at NEC, Jamie O’Hara grabbing the only goal in the 14th minute.

By Alex Zielski