 Midfielder Niko Kranjcar (centre) was in lively form for Pompey
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Portsmouth began their defence of the FA Cup with a lively goalless draw with Bristol City in their third-round tie.
Despite the lack of goals the Fratton Park crowd had much to cheer with both sides creating a hatful of chances.
David Nugent and Peter Crouch went close for the hosts, while defender Sylvain Distin forced Adriano Basso into a fine save after half an hour.
Bradley Orr was denied after a fine save from David James as the battling Robins claimed a fully deserved replay.
Portsmouth: James, Wilson, Distin, Campbell, Belhadj, Cranie (Pamarot 82), Nugent, Mvuemba, Davis, Kranjcar, Crouch.
Subs Not Used: Begovic, Little, Kanu, Lauren, Hreidarsson, Armand Traore.
Booked: Belhadj.
Bristol City: Basso, Orr, McCombe, Carey, Fontaine, Skuse, Elliott, Johnson, Sproule (Williams 64), Styvar (McAllister 83), John (Adebola 62).
Subs Not Used: Henderson, Noble, Akinde.
Booked: John.
Att: 14,446.
Ref: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire).
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