Belhadj delivers a corner for Portsmouth deep to the back post and Hreidarsson rises to head the ball back across the goal. The ball beats Duke but bounces back off the post to deny Portsmouth a winner in the last action of the game!

Kanu holds the ball up well on the edge of the Hull box as he awaits support which comes in the form of Belhadj. Kanu finds the Algerian but the cross is way too deep and Hull bring the ball away.

Three minutes of stoppage time. Will it be time enough for one of these sides to pinch a priceless three points?

Hull need to play with more urgency and quality in the dying minutes. Mendy picks the ball up on the right and drives in field and strikes from the edge of the box but drags it well wide.

Portsmouth will want to keep the ball for as much as possible in the closing minutes but with Belhadj on the wing the visitors will be dangerous on the break.

Marney picks up the ball just outisde the centre circle and fires a ball into Dawson on the flank in space but the full-back slips and the ball goes into touch. It's been one of those days today.

The replays seem to suggest that Johnson could have done very little to get out of Marney's way but Portsmouth are down to ten. Can Hull make the extra man count?

A moment of panic in the Hull box as a ball in from Belhadj is left by Turner but fell short of Duke who had to react quickly to race forward and gather the ball.

Glen Johnson again could have been dismissed as he is penalised for a foul on substitute Kilbane but I think a second booking for that would have been a touch harsh.

The home side have been on top in the second half but the tide is starting to turn and the concern is etched on the faces of the Hull City supporters.

Kranjcar picks the ball up on the flank and steps past Dawson to fire the ball across the danger zone but none of the Portsmouth forwards gamble on the ball and it races through for a goal kick.

An excellent chance for the Tigers as a mistake from Sol Campbell saw the ball break for Fagan who tried to find the corner but a sprawling save from James denied Hull an opener.

Pressure from Hull as Geovanni whips in a good cross but noone in black and amber can get a head to it. The ball falls for Ashbee on the edge of the box but he skews his shot wide.

Bernard Mendy shows his class as he reaches the byline and just slides his foot under the ball to pick out Barmby with a lofted cross but the veteran midfielder heads wide on the stretch.

Geovanni rolls the ball into the feet of Manucho but he is out muscled by the combination of Distin and Campbell who have dominated the Angolan physically today.

The second half has started at a fairly slow tempo but at least the fans can enjoy the sunshine.

Early corner for Portsmouth conceded by Geovanni. The ball comes in towards Crouch but his header ricochets back off his own head and goes for a goal-kick.

A pass threaded beautifully through the Portsmouth defence from Ashbee and Fagan races onto it and skips past James but is forced wide. Fagan is forced to cross but can only pick out the keeper.

Mendy again links up with Manucho as he slides the ball towards the Angolan on the edge of the box. Manucho strikes with his left-foot but he sends it well wide and turns away in disgust.

Manucho rises well to head Matt Duke's clearance into the path of Mendy who twists and turns to try and find a route past Hreidarsson but the defender holds his ground and wins the ball.

Ashbee concedes a corner dispossessing Johnson. The corner is floated in by Kranjcar and Kaboul rose well but he couldn't keep the header down and it drifted over the bar.

Zayatte makes a good surging break from midfield and works the ball to Dawson on the right. The full-back whips in a low cross to the front-post but all of the attackers had moved to the far, and James picks up the ball.

Hull have a corner now and are completely on top of Portsmouth at the moment. They need to make one of these set plays count but again the delivery is dealt with by David James to the groans of disappointment from the home fans.

Geovanni wins another free-kick as he turns inside Kranjcar but replays suggest he went down rather easily. Geovanni whips the ball in from wide but James comes off his line confidently to punch clear the danger.

The home fans are screaming for a red card after Johnson chops down Geovanni and if he hadn't just been booked I am certain it would have earned him a yellow card. Johnson's a lucky boy and Campbell has a calming word in his ear.

Barmby slides the ball to Mendy on the right hand side and the cross is perfect for Manucho breaking into the box. The Angolan takes on the shot first time but he fires it just wide with his right-foot.

There is a real sense of anticipation at the KC everytime the Brazillian Geovanni gets on the ball.

Hull are dominating possession at the moment but the visitors have done well to set up two banks of four. Geovanni stepped away from Hughes with a smart dummy and struck a shot from range but it flew just wide of the post.

An opportunity for Hull from a free-kick just inside the right touch line. Dawson delivers towards the back post but the Portsmouth defence to well to usher Geovanni away from goal when he picked up the ball and eventually the chance comes to nothing

First chance of the game. Johnson shows his quality and whips in a cross onto the head of Peter Crouch unmarked in the box but the header is a tame one and Duke saves well. A good chance for the six foot seven striker.

Ian Ashbee threads a pass in between Distin and Campbell into the path of Manucho but the forward was beaten to the ball by Campbell scampering back.

A free-kick for Hull, a long way out but straight in-front of the goal. Dawson floats the ball into the box and Manucho rises to head the ball down but Ricketts can't pick up the second ball and Portsmouth clear.

The ball breaks for Crouch and sits up nicely for the forward. He tries his luck from long range but sends the ball sailing into the stands.

Good play from Portsmouth breaking down the left hand side and Kranjcar fires in a low cross but Turner slides to make the interception. The resulting corner is well gathered by Duke.

A patient start from both sides. Fellow relegation strugglers Blackburn picked up three points in the lunchtime kick-off making this game even more important for both teams.