🏆 Reg Eglon Cup Quarter-Final

Yetminster Sports 2–1 Forton Rangers A

With the squad rebuilt for this season, many of the players had not even met each other before, let alone played together, so this was a good opportunity to see how the team would come together.

Sports went a goal down early on, but unlike in the previous season the spirit remained high and the team continued to work hard. Noah made some excellent blocks in goal and commanded his box well throughout the game.

As the first half progressed, Sports started to find some shape and get more into the game. Some good attacking play eventually resulted in an equaliser, with Ross Walters managing to poke the ball home to make it 1–1 at half time.

Sports came out strongly in the second half and began to control the game. Forton had few chances, while Sports continued to create opportunities.

The winning goal came late in the game following another good spell of play down the left, with Tommy finishing the move to put Sports 2–1 ahead.

With around 10 minutes remaining, Noah was sin-binned, leaving Sports to finish the game with 10 men. Aidan stepped into the goalkeeper position and confidently filled the role for the remainder of the game.

The lads held on to secure the win and progress to the semi-final.

A good performance from a team that is still getting to know each other, and a positive sign for the season ahead.

We'd also like to thank Forton Rangers A for leaving the away changing room immaculately clean after the game. It's very much appreciated.

Good luck to Forton for the season ahead.

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