Its Pantomime season and Younes Kaboul was given the role of villain as he stole points from Sunderland in the last couple of minutes.
The Black Cats looked on course to seal all three points after they had taken the lead with Darren Bent's 10th goal of the season. However Kaboul, who I had recently admitted my dislike for, poked in from a corner to hand Portsmouth a share of the spoils.
The French centre back was booked for a foul earlier in the game, then was sent off following his goal celebrations where he removed his shirt and jumped into the away crowd.
The Mackems had little time to capitalise against ten men and the final result was 1-1.
Though they should have extended the lead a number of times and made their first half superiority count. Midfielder Jordan Henderson shot just over, Andy Reid clipped the crossbar with a well taken free-kick and England goalkeeper David James saved well from Sunderland skipper Lorik Cana's header.
Those missed chances were rued by manager Steve Bruce as Pompey equalised. So far this season Sunderland's home form has been immense, whilst on their travels they have struggled.
Bruce will be hoping that the pressure of playing at the Stadium of Light does not get to his players as that could seriously damage what has been strong progress from last seasons flirt with relegation.
This may have been less than what everyone expected, but since the Chelsea game, Sunderland are undefeated at home, lets hope they can keep it up.
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