Portsmouth snatch late win at Boro | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Middlesbrough were beaten 1-0 by Portsmouth at the Riverside Stadium. In the ninth minute, Alan Browne's left-footed effort was saved smartly by Nicolas Schmid. Conor Chaplin then struck in the seventh minute of second half stoppage time, finishing Adrian Segečić's pass after a corner. Boro dominated with 71.6% possession and 20 attempts but lacked a cutting edge. Portsmouth host Ipswich next, while Boro visit Ipswich.

Player of the Match: Nicolas Schmid kept Portsmouth in it with eight saves, repeatedly repelling Boro's best openings before the late winner arrived.

Stat of the Match: Portsmouth registered only three attempts, converting their lone shot on target, a ruthless contrast to the hosts' volume.

Three Things We Learned: Boro controlled territory, posting 71.6% possession and forcing 14 corners. Callum Brittain's delivery remained a threat, supplying three key passes with three accurate crosses from 14 attempts. Adrian Segečić's introduction mattered, adding one key pass and the assist for the decisive goal after coming on.