It was Hughton's side who started with the greater purpose, Marlon King's pull-back just failing to find a blue shirt before Keith Fahey tested Stephen Henderson from distance. Marko Futacs then wasted a great chance to test Myhill when he blazed over...

The home side had the first chance when Grant McCann fired wide early on but that was as good as it got for them as it was one way traffic for the rest of the half. Pompey were ahead just after five minutes after Kelvin Etuhu got the better of his full...

But it wasn't long before the travelling army were celebrating the opening goal. It was a lovely passing move that created it as Greg Halford got forward to play in Kelvin Etuhu on the right. His cross was headed at goal by Futacs and when keeper Joe...

Etuhu rued the 'horrible' end to his Pompey debut but said the squad remained confident they could turn the corner. The ex-Cardiff midfielder saw his old side nick the points with an injury=time winner - that after goals from Marko Futacs and Greg...

Henderson: 6 - Some good saves but should have done better with the first goal and may have cost us another. Greg Halford: 6 - Goal poacher but struggled at the other end at times. Tal Ben-Haim: 5 - Gave Cardiff's wingers too much time and space. Hayden...

The Pompey keeper was called into action moments later when he had to be alert to hold onto Mason's effort. The visitors had to wait until the 22nd minute for their first sight of goal, but Dave Kitson was unable to beat Marshall, while Kelvin Etuhu...