Pompey beat Exeter at Fratton Park to maintain their unbeaten opening to the new season.John
John Mousinho's side had to remain patient to break down their stubborn visitors from Devon, who were also yet to taste defeat this term.
But the goal finally arrived midway through the second half, when Colby Bishop collected a Jack Sparkes pass and thundered the ball into the net.
Will Norris then made a superb save to deny Pierce Sweeney from point-blank range at the death and make sure of all three points.