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

US Portsmouth will jump into top spot in Division 1 of the Wessex League if they continue their winning ways tomorrow.
Josh Hazel, right, headed US Portsmouth's late winner at Folland SportsJosh Hazel, right, headed US Portsmouth's late winner at Folland Sports
Josh Hazel, right, headed US Portsmouth's late winner at Folland Sports

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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After 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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If 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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