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Taylor spins Southern Vipers to final victory

Football

Ten-man Totton top the table

With half-time approaching, Alresford took the lead. Ashley Elson’s pace had been causing trouble for centre backs Billy Walker and Harvey Wright, and a moment of hesitation allowed the striker a clear run on goal. He kept his cool before slotting the ball past keeper Lewis Gunstone-Gray. The second-half kicked off with Christchurch missing chances but playing with a freedom that belied the scoreline. The breakthrough finally came just after the hour NEWMilton’s Charlotte Taylor produced the performance of her life, taking six wickets to lead the Southern Vipers to the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy title at Edgbaston The former Arnewood School pupil’s performance, which is the best return from any bowler in the competition, ensured the Vipers defended 232 to beat Northern Diamonds by 38 runs to become the competition’s inaugural champions. The Diamonds’ run chase got off to a decent start with them well-placed on 74 for 1 in the 15th over. However, off- spinner Taylor’s brilliant spell cut them down to 96 for 6 by the 23rd. Taylor had opener Hollie Armitage caught for 26 runs before she took former England Academy player Alex MacDonald’s wicket, trapping Jenny Gunn LBW, and having Bess Heath caught. Taylor also trapped Beth Langston LBW before she had Netherlands international Sterre Kalis caught for 55 to finish with a superb six wickets for 34 runs. The impressive haul means she ends with a competition-high 15 wickets from five appearances. The Southern Vipers made it seven wins out of seven in a perfect season with the Diamonds bowled out for 193 with seven overs spare. The 26-year-old’s remarkable performance may have taken many by surprise considering she did not make the initial squad but was drafted in after the competition began. Taylor, who also claimed the player of the match award, said: “That’s the best I’ve ever bowled. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Obviously a few weeks ago I got drafted into the competition. I never expected to play, but I’m proving to myself week in and week out that I can play at this level. “They got off to a good start, but we took wickets at key times, and I’m so happy I was able to contribute. Lots of people wouldn’t have seen me play too much cricket, and I think that works to my advantage, especially with my bowling. The deficit was doubled when the ball fortuitously broke to the feet of Denham, who buried the ball into the far corner with an ice-cool first-time shot. The game was put to bed when Mike Davis curled shot into the far corner from 25-yards after he was allowed too much time. With four minutes left, Rian Fear’s cross foundDanny Burns, whose shot was deflected high into the air for Clarke, who leapt well, forcing an Andover defender to steer the ball over his own line. Totton almost had a second moments later but O’Brien rushed and handled outside of his area before he was shown red. Totton & Eling: Eyres, Fear, Fear, Gain, Lomax, Lycett, Matthews, Hartmann, A. Shergold, Clarke, Nagle-Kelly. Sub used: Burns, L. Shergold, Moss, MacAuley. Ringwood Town: L. Harris, J. Evans, R. Butterworth, J. Petty, C. Williams, R. Osman, L. Taylor, A. Riley, R. Hamm, B. Harris, S. Brown. Subs: L. Carter, C. Horton, S. Prentice, J. Manley, J. Ransom. Hythe & Dibden: Blake, Wyatt, Golding, Crookes, Green, Durdey, Newton, Tessem, Prentice, Dark, Mason.

(Photo: Les Chase)

AFC Totton’s Brett Williams (centre) broke the deadlock

Southern League Div One South AFC Totton

towards Masterton, who let it run on to Brett Williams. The new signing drifted in behind and, with time and space, he smashed the ball home from 10 yards out. Bideford won back-to- back corners, and the ensuing jostling forced the referee to have a word with a couple of players. When the ball was delivered for the second, Bideford’s George Nancekivell went down and referee James Robinson awarded a penalty. Ryan Turner stepped up to send Stags keeper Lewis Noice the wrong way. In the aftermath, Medway said something the ref disapproved of and he received his marching orders. Although the game was more competitive after the sending-off, Bideford forced Noice into action only once as the game ended 1-1. It puts Totton atop the Southern League Div One South. AFC Totton: Noice, Colson, Oatley. Read, Medway, Byrne, Tomasso, Masterton, Feeney, Williams, Griffin. Subs: Harfield, Skrzyniarz, Waterfield, Obeng, Taylor.

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Bideford AFC 1 AFC TOTTON will feel they deserved all three points after being the better team throughout their 1-1 draw with North Devon club Bideford. Manager Glenn Howes named the same 11 which beat Barnstaple Town 3-0, and the decision looked to pay off when Brett Williams scored just before half-time. However, Bideford converted a penalty before Harry Medway received a second yellow for verbally abusing the referee. The Stags almost took the lead with the game 15 minutes old. Jack Masterton intercepted a poor clearance from keeper Kingston before lifting the ball towards the near post where Craig Feeney could direct his header only into the side netting. The breakthrough arrived with five minutes left until half-time. Sam Griffin’s ball into the area was directed

Charlotte Taylor (front) and the Southern Vipers celebrate winning the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final

mark when, after yet another assault on the Alresford defence, the ball fell to Finch who buried his close-range shot. With Christchurch pushing for a second at a corner, captain Billy Walker was penalised for dissent and sin-binned for 10 minutes. The resulting confusion allowed Alresford’s Louis Russell some space to work a shot and squeeze the ball past Gunstone-Gray. Russell was lucky to still be on the field after the referee “For us to win seven games out of seven with such a young side, it’s really impressive and bodes well for the future.” After the match, Northern Diamonds skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill, said: “Credit to the girls for sticking in at the end. We did well to drag them back, but we did not bat well enough, and Charlotte Taylor bowled really well.” Taylor first played at New Milton Cricket Club in the U9 boys team, later joining Hursley Park CC as a 14-year- old. Charlotte’s dad, Steve, who also played for New Milton Cricket Club, said: “Because of Covid-19 we couldn’t attend the match, but the immediate family were all at home watching the final on TV. It was great to watch as the wickets came – we weren’t surprised at all because we know how good she is. “She does the basics really well; she consistently puts the ball on the spot and makes the batsmen work every ball. Her success comes from that

Badgers held by Amesbury Sydenhams Wessex Premier Amesbury Town FC 2 Brockenhurst FC 2 BROCKENHURST FC twice took the lead against Amesbury Town but the home side equalising twice through Christian Boothe and Adam Holloway. The visitors will be disappointed not to win after Amesbury’s defensive play saw them park the bus after equalising midway through the second half. Brockenhurst: Mayo,

Taylor in action, and (right) with the player-of-the-match award

injury, I couldn’t help but wonder about where and who she might be playing for. I knew she had the drive and determination, but I honestly wasn’t sure if she’d get back to this level. “She deserves all the praise she’s getting.”

called her up. Steve added: “It was great to watch her perform at such a high level. It really is testament to all the hard work she’s put in over the last three years. “When I think about the time Charlotte lost with the

consistency.” In 2017, Taylor’s rise was curtailed after tearing her cruciate ligament. After completing a rigorous rehab programme, she was recalled by Hursley Park before Vipers coach and former England captain Charlotte Edwards

ultimately it ended all square at the Bonnymead Park, with the home side hanging on at the end. Badgers number nine Freddie Bullard scored twice in the opening half hour with

Manufor, Nwachukwu, King, Wilson, Magookin, Tickle, Bailey, Bullard, Griggs, Carbayo-Borges. Subs: Ben Maatong, Hill, Barnes, White.

Superior Christchurch FC held to draw Sydenhams Premier Division Christchurch 2 Alresford Town 2

Christchurch should have taken a ninth-minute lead from the penalty spot after Alresford’s Kayode Conteh barged over Max Wilcock. Ash Pope took the shot, but his effort flew well over the crossbar. The home side began to dominate the match with Ron Frost’s long throw-ins causing mayhem in the Alresford defence. Wilcock and Finch both went close to scoring off two particular missile-like throws.

took a very lenient view of some blatant time-wasting which could have earned the player a second yellow. With 81 minutes gone, 10-man Christchurch were back on level terms after substitute Luke Stone converted a goalmouth scramble. Christchurch: L. Gunstone- Gray, B. Cherrett, J. Buck, R. Frost, B. Walker, H. Wright, B. Satterley, N. Swann, A. Pope, M. Wilcock, M. Finch. Used subs: W. Fletcher, J. Kirkham, L. Stone.

CHRISTCHURCH FC slumped to a 2-2 draw with Alresford Town despite missing a first- half penalty and being the better side for the vast majority of the match at Hurn Bridge. Christchurch were forced to come from behind twice in the match with Mickey Finch and Luke Stone restoring parity after Ashley Elson and Louis Russell put the visitors ahead. NewMilton capitulate Sydenhams Wessex Div One New Milton Town FC 3 Andover Town FC 3 NEWMILTON Town FC con- tinued their winless start to the season by drawing 3-3 with Andover Town FC. Andover Town moved into third place in the table af- ter the draw. However, New Milton will be left wondering how they let it slip after goals fromMorgan Turner and Ben Cooper gave them a 2-0 lead. The visitors hit back when Josh Bertie scored from a corner before Tyrrell Samp- son made it 3-1. Andover’s Adam Pattison scored from the spot before Cooper, with the final whis - tle moments away, claimed his second to earn his side a draw.

Quickfire Blackfield remain unbeaten Sydenhams Wessex Premier Blackfield & Langley FC 2 Shaftesbury FC 1 The prolific Sami Makhloufi showed no hesitation Blackfield & Langley’s Sami Makhloufi (left) scored f rom the spot (Photo: Les Chase)

Lymington Town see off Tadley Sydenhams Premier Division Tadley Calleva FC 0 Lymington Town FC 2 LYMINGTON Town FC

Five-star Ringwood rout Hythe & Dibden Sydenhams Premier Division Ringwood Town 5 Hythe & Dibden 0 change over the close season. Ringwood’s Sammy Brown was man of the match for his tireless performance down the left flank.

RINGWOOD Town continued their early season goal-scoring form by hitting five goals past pre-match favourites Hythe & Dibden at the MACRA Community Stadium. Based on last season’s form, many picked Hythe & Dibden the most likely side to win. However, two goals from Ryan Hamm and Ben Harris and one from Joe Petty showed a lot can

dispatching the spot-kick with relative ease. The lead was doubled on the 17th minute when River Smith found the back of the net. Shaftesbury scored a second- half consolation through Jordan Matthews to leave the visitors still hunting their first win.

continued their perfect start to the league season with a 2-0 defeat of Tadley Calleva at Barlows Park. The visitors opened the scoring in the first half through Luke Churchill before substitute Owen Fee came on to finish the match off with a late second goal. Lymington, who could have scored many more in the match, dominated the majority of the exchanges and they thoroughly deserved the win. Lymington Town: Casey, L.

BLACKFIELD & Langley FC maintained their unbeaten start to the Wessex Premier league with a 2-1 win over Shaftesbury FC to go second with a game in hand. The home side’s early-season form contrasts sharply with Shaftesbury’s, who are still to register a league win. The visitors’ task got off to the worst start when the referee, Alex Rush-Fear, awarded a penalty with two minutes gone.

(Photo: Les Chase)

Churchill, Stephenson, Stanley, Fuller, House, Hurst, Falco, Drake, Flynn, McCallister. Subs: Carkeet, C. Churchill, White. Blackfield & Langley: L. Bennett, J. Besant, L. Gray, F. Makhloufi, C. Morrison, C. Newton, E. Orvis, F. Saadi, R. Smith, F. Tavarez, A. Zintany. Subs used: H. Cooper, C. Khider, M. Speechley-Price. Free-scoring NMO score four but still lose Bournemouth Hayward Sunday League Div 2 NMO 4 Wiseguys 5 Lymington’s Lu ke Churchill

Millers still hunting first win Sydenhams Division One Andover New Street FC 3 Totton & Eling FC 1

TOTTON & Eling FC played well but ultimately extended their winless run after losing 3-1 to Andover New Street. The visitors’ best moment of the half came when Danny Clarke showed good footwork to get away from his man before finding Ash Shergold. The striker beat two defenders before Sean O’Brien saved well at his near post. The Millers created three other decent chances, but the final touch proved elusive. After the break, Andover took the lead within two minutes. A cross caught Eyres in no man’s land as the ball found the head of Denham who nodded home with the Totton gloveman scrambling to get back.

converted a penalty. NMO began to chase the game and exposed themselves at the back, which resulted in two quickfire goals for the visitors. NMO threw everything at the away defence and the pressure soon led to a goal from centre- back Tom Prior. However, it proved nothing more than consolation to extend NMO’s winless start to the season. NMO: Borrowdale, Minnock, Prior, Boreham, Roberts, Cole, Lavis, Hillyar, Borley, Fields, Boyt. Subs: Anderson, Kitcher, Gale, Baxter, Church, Pike, Millward.

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NEW Milton Oranges were left rueing defensive errors after succumbing to a 5-4 defeat against Wiseguys in a thrilling nine-goal match. NMO took the lead after Matt Hillyar found the back of the net. However, Wiseguys were level within a minute of the restart, capitalising on some confusion between keeper Josh Borrowdale and Liam Roberts. The visitors added a third

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The second half kicked off with NMO pushing hard for the equaliser. The breakthrough finally came when Roberts

with a wonder strike before Lymington Town FC’s Jake Fields showed his class to reduce the deficit to 3-2.

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