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Liphook United FC - Editor (25th Apr 2012 - 09:37:36) Courtesy of Henry Ascoli Journalism Liphook prove composed to clinch second successive title. Hampshire Premier League Match Report Liphook United 4 Colden Common 0 LIPHOOK United delivered a focused display to secure title success on home soil with a convincing victory over Colden Common tonight (Tuesday April 24). The defending champions earned all three points from an energetic encounter at the Recreation Ground to clinch the Hampshire Premier League crown once more. United struggled to adapt to the pace of play during a frantic first half, as striker Liam Magee proved a constant threat on the counter-attack and John Cole fired wastefully wide. Liphook battled back to create a host of clear-cut chances, as Nick Cope nodded narrowly wide at the near post before Paul Marshall prompted a smart save with a glancing header. Colden carved out several shooting opportunities before the break, with a looping lob from Callum Magee landing inches over the bar. United broke the deadlock on the stroke of half time, Dan Harding seizing on a sweeping cross to provide a cushioned pass for Steve Harding to fire home from five yards out. Liphook proved bright and bold during the second half and doubled their advantage on the hour, Adrian Moger producing a powerful header from an acute angle inside the box. United sealed victory with 15 minutes remaining, Marshall pouncing on a pinpoint pass from Harding to deliver a deft strike from six yards out. Liphook netted another to complete a composed display during the dying moments, as Craig Read provided a sweeping cross for Harding to hit the target with an assured strike. "We were perhaps overcome by the occasion early on and struggled to get to grips with the game," said Liphook manager Kevin Adair. "However, the second half performance was much-improved, as we showed greater confidence and composure on the ball to make sure of both the points and the title." Liphook United line-up: Ewen, Read, D Harding (Pierson), Luckhurst C, Adair, Burrows, McGrath (Moger), Cope (Farrow), Marshall, S Harding, Green. Copyright Henry Ascoli Journalism

Re: Liphook United FC - Dee (25th Apr 2012 - 10:22:54) Well done boys, yet again you did it. Liphook is proud of you. Dee x

Re: Liphook United FC - Chrissy (25th Apr 2012 - 13:34:09) AND SO SAY ALL OF US Well done boys xxx

Re: Liphook United FC - Jem (25th Apr 2012 - 13:55:11) Fantastic,your a credit to Liphook !

Re: Liphook United FC - Maureen (25th Apr 2012 - 16:03:59) Well done Liphook on your win.

Re: Liphook United FC - peter terry (25th Apr 2012 - 17:36:52) well done again to kev and his team you boys sure do liphook proud (the great pitch might help ?)

Re: Liphook United FC - David (25th Apr 2012 - 20:47:31) A big well done to Kevin and his team in securing another league title; its' well deserved by them all and it's great again for Liphook United as a club to enjoy further success! Still a Cup Final to come so here's hopefully to the double and some more silverware!

Re: Liphook United FC - bobhall (26th Apr 2012 - 16:54:08) On behalf of the Football Supporters Club well done and many congratulations on winning the league -don't get too rattled "Get in there" .League Cup here we come !! Bob Hall

Re: Liphook United FC - NeilP (29th Apr 2012 - 14:39:18) The Liphook United Men's First Team webpage now has photos of the Hampshire Premier Football League Champions. Well done lads!

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