The game drew an audience of just 5.6 million viewers as Portsmouth won a forgettable game by a single goal.

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Off-spinner Graeme Swann did not enter proceedings until midway through the afternoon session and his first over was a forgettable one as Haddin helped himself to a four and a six off successive balls.

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Germany had arguably shaded a forgettable first-half, with Gomez going close early on with a header that was well saved by Rui Patricio, though Portuguese defender Pepe did hit the upright with a clever shot following a corner.

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