Southern Counties East League round-up: Ryan Philpott’s hat-trick sends Kennington top of the Premier Division
Ryan Philpott scored a first-half hat-trick as Kennington went top of the Southern Counties East Premier Division.
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Shnaider downs Alexandrova to claim Monterrey Open title
Russian Diana Shnaider continued her impressive winning streak in tour-level finals at the Monterrey Open on Saturday, beating compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the WTA 500 event’s final. Shnaider had little trouble in the opening set but struggled in a topsy-turvy second, as Alexandrova clinched the set’s fifth and decisive break at 5-4 to force a decider. Third seed Shnaider carved out an advantage early on in the third set when she broke Alexandrova in the first game and held serve to go 2-0 up, an advantage she would not relinquish. World number 12 Shnaider is now unbeaten in her last five finals on the WTA Tour, adding the Monterrey crown to her triumphs in Hong Kong, Budapest, Bad Homburg and Hua Hin last year. The win also saw Shnaider level her head-to-head record with Alexandrova, who was faced with a quick turnaround for the final after her semifinal against Czech Marie Bouzkova was moved from Friday to Saturday due to a rain-enforced suspension. Both players will have little time to rest after the final before they make the nearly 2,000 mile journey from Monterrey to New York to play in the first round of the US Open, which begins on Sunday. Shnaider will face Germany’s Laura Siegemund, while Alexandrova takes on Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia.
Keith Andrews proud as Brentford pick up first win of season against Aston Villa
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews spoke of his “pride” after Aston Villa were beaten 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium to hand him a first win in charge.
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth praises Sam Gale after his first goal for the club in 1-0 win over Crewe Alexandra in League Two
Manager Gareth Ainsworth was again left singing the praises of Gillingham matchwinner Sam Gale on Saturday.
Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne score as Napoli begin title defence with win
Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne both got on the scoresheet as Napoli earned a 2-0 win over Sassuolo to kick off their Serie A title defence.
Viktor Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal rout Leeds
LONDON: Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates.
Dover Athletic 2 Salisbury 0 match report: Goals from defender Jalen Jones and striker George Nikaj make it three Whites National League South victories from three despite substitute Luke Baptiste missing stoppage-time penalty
Dover made it three straight National League South wins as they saw off Salisbury at home on Saturday.
Dango Ouattara scores only goal as Brentford edge past Aston Villa
Dango Ouattara celebrated his record £42.5million Brentford move with the winning goal as Keith Andrews earned his first victory as manager against Aston Villa at the Gtech Community Stadium.