US Portsmouth can hit top spot in Wessex Division 1 with victory against Bemerton this week


US leapt into third spot following a 3-2 victory at Folland Sports with goals from Dan Sibley, Harry Sergeant and a late winner from Josh Hazell.
They twice had to come from behind, though.
After conceding first, US equalised when a goalkeeping clearance struck Sibley and rebounded into the net.
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Hide AdAfter going in at half-time 2-1 down, US levelled again through Harry Sargeant and won it when Hazell nodded in Dec Seiden’s 84th minute cross.
Tomorrow US host leaders Bemerton, who hit top spot after thrashing Whitchurch 5-2.
Gosport Borough’s record goalscorer Justin Bennett struck his fifth hat-trick of the season for the Salisbury-based club.
Two of those trebles have now come against Whitchurch, with other league triples against Andover New Street and New Milton and a League Cup hat-trick against Andover Town.
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Hide AdIf you include a seven-goal haul in the pre-season Salisbury Cup final against Salisbury, Bennett how has 28 goals from 16 Bemerton appearances.
Petersfield Town continued their superb winning run with an outstanding 2-1 success against former Wessex Division One leaders Downton at Love Lane.
Goals from Will Webb and Marvin Orepo put the home side in charge before the visitors pulled a goal back.
It was the Rams’ 11th win in their last 12 league and cup matches.
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