Portsmouth Women lift county cup after professional display against Southampton in final

By Dave Brawn
Published 4th Apr 2019, 18:57 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2019, 19:02 BST
Pompey Women celebrate after beating Southampton 3-1 to win the cup. Picture: Jordan HamptonPompey Women celebrate after beating Southampton 3-1 to win the cup. Picture: Jordan Hampton
Pompey Women celebrate after beating Southampton 3-1 to win the cup. Picture: Jordan Hampton
Portsmouth Women secured their 15th Hampshire FA Challenge Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Southampton at Testwood Stadium on Thursday.

Played in front of a record crowd of 577, the Blues were made to work for their victory over a side second in the league below, writes Barry Clements. 

A professional performance ensured that the Hampshire Cup stayed in Portsmouth.

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Southampton looked the more relaxed of the two sides in the opening 10 minutes, with a few wayward passes from the Blues as they tried to settle.

Danielle Rowe scored and was named player of the match in the final. Picture: Jordan HamptonDanielle Rowe scored and was named player of the match in the final. Picture: Jordan Hampton
Danielle Rowe scored and was named player of the match in the final. Picture: Jordan Hampton

But two goals in two minutes put Pompey firmly in the driving seat.