Late Pompey Goal Sinks Struggling Middlesbrough

In a dramatic turn of events, Portsmouth scored the decisive goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time, securing a crucial victory that bolsters their chances of avoiding relegation. The winning goal, which came off a deflection, marked the end of an eight-game winless streak for John Mousinho's side. Middlesbrough, on the other hand, extended their winless run to six games, falling three points behind second-placed Ipswich, who have two games in hand. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities, Boro were unable to find the back of the net, managing only four goals in their last six games. Portsmouth's victory keeps them a point and a place above the relegation zone, while Middlesbrough's promotion hopes continue to dwindle. The match saw Boro's Kim Hellberg express his disappointment with the team's performance, calling it 'poor' and 'devastating.' In contrast, Portsmouth's John Mousinho hailed the result as 'amazing' and a 'brilliant three points' for his side.