Hnath at the double as AFC Portchester claim first ever FA Youth Cup success

Patrik Hnath, right, scored twice as AFC Portchester won 4-0 at Alton in the FA Youth Cup. Picture: Jordan Colborne

Patrick Hnath scored twice as AFC Portchester tasted FA Youth Cup victory for the first time in the club’s history.

Hnath’s double helped the Royals win 4-0 at Alton Town in the first qualifying round to book a trip to the New Forest to take on Brockenhurst.

Anthony Reynolds had put the visitors into a half-time lead, with Harvey Ashton also on target after the break in front of a three-figure crowd.

‘It was a fantastic result and a great advert for youth football,’ enthused Portchester’s youth development officer Mark Dugan.

This is only Portchester’s second Youth Cup campaign, and last season they fell at the first hurdle, beaten 4-1 by Camberley.

Hnath impressed on his handful of first team appearances last term, attracting the interest of Pompey, AFC Bournemouth and Reading.

He has yet to figure in the Royals first team in 2020/21.

Portchester are the second local Wessex League team to have tasted Youth Cup victory this week, with US Portsmouth having beaten Bournemouth Poppies 5-1 to set up a home date with Fareham Town.

Gosport Borough start their Youth Cup campaign this Sunday at Hamworthy United. The winners face Hawks in the second qualifying round.

All second qualifying round ties take place in the week beginning September 21.