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Comeback kings Liphook United overcome Moneyfields Reserves with late rally

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Eleven is heaven for the Blues. 

That is how many times Carl Harris’ men have come from behind to pick up all three points this season after their 3-1 win over strugglers Moneyfields Reserves.

Harris said his squad’s character has allowed Liphook to have the chance of winning the Hampshire Premier League.

Former Portsmouth midfielder Stan Bridgman’s low drive saw Moneys take the lead inside half an hour. 

Charlie Carmichael came close to extending their shock lead over Liphook but Ryan Angear’s header saw Moneys punished. 

Bridgman had another chance to regain the lead but his curling effort was denied by the woodwork. 

Liphook had an opportunity of their own to sneak ahead just before the break after a combination by Andy Coulson and Billy Allcock resulted in Freddie Funon making a fairly comfortable save. 

HT: Liphook United 1-1 Moneyfields Reserves

Liphook had opportunities to take the lead they deserved with Marco Sellitto and Max Bray striking wide in quick succession before Elliott Turnbull’s volley for Moneys was also off-target.

Substitute Marcus Bedford’s header was directed off-target after he latched on a delivery by Harry Rolfe. 

But Bedford was on target shortly afterwards as he netted his second league goal of the season – Liphook finally getting their deserved lead.

A few minutes later the blues extended their advantage with a loose ball finding an unmarked Sellitto on the edge of box, who curled his effort into the top-left corner. 

Club top goalscorer Allcock and Maltese forward Luca Theuma had chances late on but both struck off-target.

FT: Liphook United 3-1 Moneyfields Reserves

Defeat for Moneyfieds Reserves dented their chance of survival as they sit five points adrift of fellow strugglers Hayling United – however, they do have two games in hand. 

The Bugs will take on Moneys next week in which could decide the fate of both clubs.

Liphook to be crowned Champions? 

Saturday afternoon could see Liphook become winners of the Hampshire Premier League for the first time since 2012. 

A win on Saturday against rock bottom Fleet Spurs will see Harris win the league with both first and reserve side in recent years. 

Long league leaders Infinity have surrendered a place at the top of the table at the final hurdle, with Rich Bassey’s men potentially dropping down to second for the first time since late-October.  

But what is next for Moneyfields Reserves? 

Moneys will host Hook at King George Cosham on Saturday morning. 

A tough few weeks ahead could see Moneyfields Reserves relegated, despite challenging for the league title two years ago.

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Meira Ashby seals dramatic comeback for Wycombe Wanderers

Rebecca Perez Taylor

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Wycombe Wanderers made a dramatic comeback with two goals from Meira Ashby, the second of which put her side ahead in the 63rd minute.

Winchester’s Chelsie Hay opened the scoring in the 16th minute and doubled the lead shortly after, giving the flayers a comfortable 2-0 lead and the hope of being able to equal in points with the opponents in the league table. 

HT: Winchester City Flyers 2 – 0 Wycombe Wanderers 

A first goal for the visiting team came in the 57th minute through Kayla Potter, giving the Wanderers a renewed belief in being able to win the game. Just minutes later, Meira Ashby struck twice, in the 61st and 63rd minutes, completing the turnaround and securing the comebackthat keeps the Wanderers comfortably at the top of the table. 

FT: Winchester City Flyers 2 – 3 Wycombe Wanderers 

The Winchester Flyers take the loss and remain behind Wycombe Wanderers in the league standings, meanwhilethe wanderers stay in first place for yet another week. The result adds pressure on Winchester to keep pace, while it further strengthens Wycombe’s position as title contenders.

Next up for Winchester is another home fixture, this time against Southampton Women’s FC 

Waycombe Wanderers will face Abingdon United FC in their next match.

Both teams head into their upcoming fixtures with very different momentum.  Winchester will be looking to regroup and be able to keep their first-half performance into the full 90 minutes, while Wycombe will aim to keep building on what they have been doing and maintain their place at the top of the table

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Beyond the punches: The real basics of boxing for beginners

Rebecca Perez Taylor

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Boxing might look aggressive from the outside, making it easy to overlook the discipline, technique, and community that actually define the sport. 

Walking into a boxing gym for the first time can feel intimidating, but most beginners are surprised by how structured and supportive the environment is.

At Winchester Boxing Club, head coach Filip Duda says the fundamental key of boxing for beginners is footwork, “get that right”, he explains, “then everything else comes quite naturally”. This is a reminder that the sport isn’t just about throwing punches, but about learning how to move, balance and stay in control.

For beginners, that means starting with the basics: understanding your stance, keeping your guard up, and building confidence through repetition. 

Another coach at the club emphasised the importance of mastering the fundamentals not only physically but also mentally. “Understanding that you are not always going to win and that you most likely will lose your first fight”, she says, is just as important as the physical part of the sport. 

Boxing is also often viewed as a male-dominated sport. Some of the women training in Winchester admitted that it is challenging at times to be in such a male-dominated sport; however, she said it has been amazing and empowering to join this sport.

While every boxer’s journey starts differently, the message across the club is the same: anyone is welcome to give the sport a try. 

From building fitness to gaining confidence, boxing offers something valuable to everyone who walks through the door. 

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Squash finally secures its Olympic debut at LA 2028

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The Olympics are the biggest sporting stage in the world, the place every athlete dreams of reaching one day.

For squash players, however, that dream has been out of reach.

That will finally change at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, where Squash is set to make its long awaited Olympic debut as one of five sports added to this edition of the Games.

Squash was invented in England during the 19th century, and since then it has grown into a global sport, played in more than 180 countries. 

Squash is a fast-paced racket sport played indoors in a four-walled court. Players rally a small rubber ball against the walls, using speed, precision and placement to make it as difficult as possible for their opponent to return the shot.

Despite its worldwide reach and its presence in other major multi-sport events such as the  Commonwealth Games, the Pan American Games and the World Games, squash has never been part of the Olympic Games program. The closest it has been to appearing in the games before was at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, where it appeared as a demonstration sport.

Over the years, the sport has made several bids for inclusion; London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, but each attempt was unsuccessful. After decades of campaigning, the sport has finally earned a spot in the competition.

A key factor in squash’s inclusion can be attributed to the evolution of its facilities. The modern glass courts allow spectators to see the action of the game from every angle, making the sport more accessible for fans and broadcasters. These innovations have made squash a more television-friendly event, and this is one of the factors that helped it secure its spot on the world’s biggest sporting stage.

This Olympic recognition is expected to boost the popularity of the sport worldwide, increasing participation, investment in the sport and visibility, helping squash grow and establish itself as a major sport.  

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