Moving towards stoppage time now and as Porstmouth continue to press a poor cross from Benjani results in a goal kick to Everton.

Two corners in quick succession for Portsmouth result in a clearance from Carsley as Everton look to hold onto a point.

The tempo has reduced again the last couple of minutes. Looks like Everton may be settling for a point.

Can we get a winner? Eight minutes plus stoppage time remaining and its anyone's game all of a sudden.

It's finally got going! This time an Everton attack results in a shot from the substitute Victor Anichebe that goes just wide.

Another chance for Pompey, Pedro Mendes strikes wide from 30 yards. The tempo is increasing during the latter stages of the secong half.

Kanu strike from 12 yards is saved by the impressive David James, the danger still not cleared though before Joleon Lescott steps in.

Into the last twenty minutes, it's going to be a late one if we get a goal at all - Everton are still just as likely as the home side to nick a goal despite Pompey's relative domination.

Into the last twenty minutes, it's going to be a late one if we get a goal at all - Everton are still just as likely as the home side to nick a goal despite Pompey's relative domination.

Mikel Arteta looks to work some magic for Everton, but his free kick is easily claimed by James.

Harry Redknapp will be urging his side forward and considering introducing David Nugent - the remaining striker on the subs bench.

It's Pompey who come forward again with Benjani shooting wide from 25 yards out.

Everton need to score to make it 300 goals away from home for them in the Premier League. It looks unlikely right now!

Cahill is caught off-side as Everton attempt to push forward. Considering his recent excellent form, the Australian will be dissapointed with his afternoon so far.

Three of the last games at Fratton Park have in fact ended 0-0, who can break the deadlock today? Portsmouth would feel hard done by if it wasn't them.

Portsmouth come close again, this time Miguel Pedro Mendes unleashes a lethal strike just over the bar.

Kranjcar of Portsmouth goes wide as the home side continue to look the more likely to grab the first goal of the game.

Lee Carsley fouls Bouba Diop as the second half starts in a scrappy and untidy manner.

It could be a late show today for Pompey, they have scored more goals than any otherPremiership team in the last ten minutes.

A long ball from Cahill just aludes Yakubu as Everton push forward. Sums up theire entire first half to be honest.

Portsmouth are certainly not looking like conceding as we approach half time, they have kept clean sheets in five of the last six matches.

Pienaar must be on thin ice now after the already booked midfielder pulls the shirt of Benjani Mwaruwari after giving the ball away.

David Moyes will be annoyed with the lack of creativity from his side, they need to get Cahill more involved in the game.

Another foul from Pienaar who is already on a yellow card, this time after a foul on Noe Pamarot. He must be careful.

As Pompey push for the opening goal they will be remembering that the have won every single game in which they have scored first this season

First real shot on goal from the visitors comes from an unlikely source as Phil Neville's deflected strike is saved by James.

Niko Kranjcar is looking more lively by the minute as his left footed strike from 25 yards goes just over the bar.

It has been a difficult week for Harry Redknapp but, overall he will be happy with how his side has started, certainly in terms of possession.

A cross from Steven Pienaar of Everton is punched away by David James, who is making his 146th consecutive Premiership appearance today.

Still awaiting the first goal as we edge towards the twenty minute mark, but don't expect that to stay the same - these two teams have never played out a draw in the Premiership.

Portsmouth, the home side, are edging it right now. Still awaiting some passing on the floor from either side though.

It's getting more lively, another have chance for Muntari goes begging as Pompey build the pressure.

Shot from Portsmouth's Sulley Muntari goes wide from 30 yards out, never looked like testing Tim Howard the Everton keeper.

Phil Neville launches a long ball high into the stands, these are two good footballing sides, why all the long ball action so far?

Neither side has began particularly strongly, many predicted lots of goals today, nothing as yet to suggest that will be the case.

Everton will be looking to start where they left off last week when they hammered Sunderland by seven goals to one.

Ayegbeni Yakubu looks lively so far as he searches for a goal against his former club.

Portsmouth are unbeaten in nine Premier League in nine matches, while Everton are without a defeat in seven games in all competitions.