If there are no goals in the second 45 minutes, we are looking at extra-time and then (potentially) spot-kicks. Nobody wants that.

Matt from Chandlers Ford: Good first half from Pompey and Aldershot starting to get back into it. Looking forward to the second half.

Half-time, no goals. One brilliant save.

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There's nothing more frustrating for a centre-half than trotting 60 yards up the pitch for a set-piece, and the ball then being overhit and out of bounds. That's what just happened to the Pompey lads. Not happy.

Aldershot have a strangled penalty appeal waved away, and moments later home keeper Phil Smith has to be sharp to get off his line and push the ball away as Pompey launch a counter.

That injury delay has taken all of the gas out of the game. Both sides seem to be limping toward half-time.

It's the end of the night for Aldershot defender Chris Barker. He is down with what looks like a muscle strain, and Naby Diallo is on in his place.

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I keep mentioning Portsmouth defender Jack Whatmough and his fine head of hair - here he is playing for England U18s. Like a young Jurgen Klinsmann crossed with Scottish rugby player Richie Gray.

Whatmough has another chance! He misses his kick but he makes a nuisance of himself.

Greatest hair in football?

Daniel Stevanato:, external Leeds - Champions League semi-finalists in 2001...6 years later condemned to L1 trips to Hartlepool, Gillingham & Bristol Rovers #bbcfacup

We asked for your greatest sporting falls from grace - and Leeds United are certainly up there.

Any more you can think of?

Aldershot defender Chris Barker - brother of former Portsmouth boss Richie - gets away with a blatant handball! The free-kick is eventually given but somehow he is not booked. Portsmouth almost take advantage from the free-kick as the distinctive Jack Whatmough hooks a shot wide.

Aldershot now coming back into the game - end-to-end FA Cup magic so far this evening.

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Pompey midfielder Jed Wallace would have been dining out on that goal for years had Phil Smith not made a stunning save. Tremendous effort...

What an effort! A strike worthy of a far higher level as Jed Wallace throws himself into stunning scissor-style volley - think Gus Poyet v Sunderland all those years ago - brilliant feet. His technique is only matched by the athleticism of Aldershot keeper Phil Smith, who makes a one-handed save right out of the top drawer.

Don't bother searching the archives Peter - IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED.

Peter Collins:, external I can't remember the last time my beloved Aldershot had a live feed to themselves... COME ON YOU SHOTS!

Ricky Holmes looks the man most likely to break the deadlock, the Pompey winger spinning away from a defender to get a shot in, it's well blocked and Ryan Taylor's follow-up is horrid. Again, Aldershot counter well and win a corner.

The Conference side have settled well after that rapid start from Pompey, holding their own in midfield now. Former England international Nicky Shorey gets forward for Portsmouth but that man Jaydon Gibbs sticks with him.

Craig Willcox: Aldershot fans very optimistic tonight. Pompey will win this 3-0. The quality of league football will come through

Chance for the Shots! Defender Joe Oastler gambles to win a flick-on at the near post, he hammers in a shot but Jack Whatmough throws himself at the ball to turn it over the bar. Open game so far.

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Aldershot right-back Jaydon Gibbs is the twin brother of England left-back Kieron and shows some genetic pace, burning down the wing to carry the counter-attack. The ball comes left, Brett Williams turns well but it comes to nothing.