Date: Saturday, 21st September
Venue: Camp & Satherley Stadium
Kick-off: 3:00 PM

Portland United emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Downton FC on a warm and sunny autumn day at the Camp and Satherley Stadium. The match was highlighted by a stellar performance from Greg Borthwick, who scored all three goals for Portland United, earning himself the match ball and a man of the match performance.

The game kicked off with an early breakthrough for Portland United. In the 3rd minute, Downton’s goalkeeper fouled Borthwick in the box, resulting in a penalty. Borthwick stepped up and confidently converted the spot-kick to give Portland an early lead.

Downton FC responded in the 34th minute when Sam Lanahan found the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1. The first half ended with both teams on equal footing, setting the stage for an exciting second half.

Portland United came out strong after the break. In the 48th minute, Borthwick struck again, restoring Portland’s lead with a well-placed shot. He completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute, securing a comfortable lead for the Blues.

Despite Downton’s efforts to mount a comeback, Portland’s defense held firm, and the match concluded with a final score of 3-1 in favour of Portland United. Greg Borthwick’s hat-trick was the standout performance of the day, ensuring a memorable victory for Portland United.

PORTLAND: Bruton, Evans, Clarke (Husher 81), Toms, Stuttle, Delves, Wickham (Coombs 46), Williams, Borthwick (Scott 79), Jenkins (Camp 72), Beale