Chloe Nichols netted twice in a 4-1 victory over US Portsmouth at the On-Site Group Stadium yesterday.
Eilidh Currie and Shannon Woods were also on target for the Royals, who won the Division 3 title in 2020/21 and who were runners-up in the second tier last season.
Pictures by Mike Cooter
1. Portchester's Shannon Woods up against USP's Danielle Ransley
Portchester's Shannon Woods up against USP's Danielle Ransley. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: -
2. Hannah Walker and Ruby Webber
Hannah Walker and Ruby Webber. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: Mike Cooter
3. USP's Danielle Ransley and Portchester's Shannon Woods
USP's Danielle Ransley and Portchester's Shannon Woods. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: Mike Cooter
4. Portchester's Eilidh Currie and Hannah Walker surrounded by USP players
Portchester's Eilidh Currie and Hannah Walker surrounded by USP players. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: -
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