Sporting Life sporlife

Pompey End United's Treble Hopes

Sat 08 Mar, 03:09 PM


Portsmouth knocked 10-man Manchester United out of the FA Cup by winning a compelling quarter-final clash 1-0 at Old Trafford, ending their Treble hopes in the process.

The hosts dominated large periods of the match but could not find a way past David James and a defensive backline who were inspired throughout.

And with just 12 minutes left on the clock, Portsmouth broke up the other end and were awarded a penalty when Milan Baros was brought to ground by Tomasz Kuszczak, who was shown a straight red card.

Up stepped Sulley Muntari to hammer home the spot kick past Rio Ferdinand, who donned the gloves for the remainder of the match.

And despite a nervous last few minutes, Harry Redknapp's side held on for a famous triumph.

More news from SportingLife.com