Lovedean eye more cup glory with win over Duke

AFC Lovedean reached their third semi-final of the season after their 3-2 victory over Duke of Connaught Reserves in the Hampshire Junior Cup.
Recent Portsmouth Sunday League action between AFC Eastney Reserves (green) and Padnell Rovers at Bransbury Park. Picture: Kevin ShippRecent Portsmouth Sunday League action between AFC Eastney Reserves (green) and Padnell Rovers at Bransbury Park. Picture: Kevin Shipp
Recent Portsmouth Sunday League action between AFC Eastney Reserves (green) and Padnell Rovers at Bransbury Park. Picture: Kevin Shipp

Lovedean took the lead against the run of play through Luke Thomas but conceded almost immediately from a corner.

They soon regained their advantage, again through another Thomas strike, and then one from Cal Jenkins.

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The second half saw Connaught apply plenty of pressure and they scored with 10 minutes to go.

However, Lovedean held on to make it 11 wins in a row. 

In the Sunday League senior division, AFC Southbourne and AFC Portchester went head-to-head in a top-of-the-table clash.

Southbourne made a good start and put Portchester under plenty of pressure with constant attacks and good football.

But with Portchester held firm, with keeper Jack Hampson making some great saves.

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They were eventually breached, however, when the leaders took the lead with a great strike from 20 yards.

Portchester hit back when Lincoln Peppal was fouled just outside the box.

His brother, Jake, then stepped up to hit a great strike under the defensive wall. to make it 1-1 at half-time. 

The second half saw Portchester start very well and Moulay Ousman scored a quick hat-trick to put them in control.

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Southbourne then reduced the arrears, only for Ousman to score a fourth after a great run and pass from Harry Birmingham.

Tyler Morret was then rewarded for his efforts with a goal, before Southbourne scored a late consolation.

The other game played in the senior division saw Kerley Builders come away with a 2-0 victory against Freehouse.

On target for the Builders were Jess Patrick and Aidan McAyery.

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Two goals from Barry Jeans and one from Ryan Findlay was not enough for AFC Eastney to gain victory over FC Fenix in division four.

They eventually went down 5-3 to Fenix

Meanwhile, in division five Jameson Arms have been crowned champions after their win against Fratton Trades Res.

- PAUL OASTLER