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Pompey 2-0 Reds

19th Dec 2009 - Media Watch  Yahoo

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Portsmouth's Barclays Premier League survival hopes were boosted after seeing off Liverpool 2-0 at Fratton Park.

It was a disastrous afternoon for visiting boss Rafael Benitez who saw midfielder Javier Mascherano - who will now serve a four-match ban - dismissed in the first half.

A well-taken goal in each half, the first from Nadir Belhadj and a late second from the boot of Frederic Piquionne, were enough for the points.

But Liverpool's chances of finishing in the top four remain uncertain after they missed a chance to record back-to-back league wins for the first time since September.

It means Avram Grant maintains his unbeaten record against Benitez after recording two wins and two draws during his time at Chelsea in the 2008 season.

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