County Cup Success
Posted by on 12 May 2024
Our men's Reserves (Laleham & Kempton FC) enjoyed Surrey County Cup success at the home of Dorking Wanderers with victory against Sporting Kitz FC.
The Cup campaign started back in September with a walk-over against Woking Vets FC. This was followed-up with a thrilling penalty shootout victory against Ocean Rangers after the game finished 2-2, with 2 goals in the final 5 minutes for L&K. Two goals for A Parslow and a penalty save from A Brundish
Next up was a tricky game away to Worcester Park 'A' that finished 2-3 after a very competitive contest, goals from A.Rafiq, R.Dye and A.Parslow.
The quarter final was a home fixture v Earlsfield Reserves and another close game that ended 1-1, with L&K again coming from behind with a goal from T.Saville. In the penalty shoot-out A.Brundish made 2 impressive saves to seal victory and advancement to the semi-finals and a meeting with Farncombe Reserves.
The Semi Final was relatively straightforward after L&K took a 4-0 half-time lead, with the game ending 4-1 - 3 for A.Parslow and another from team captian L.Brundish.
The final was a much tighter game. L&K dominated possession and created chances but were unable to find the breakthrough. Thre were two goals disallowed for offside before A.Paslow found the back of the net following a great run and cross from G. De Noronha. The second half began with Sporting Kitz applying some pressure as they sough an equaliser but a quick L&K counter-attack resulted in a skillfull finish by C.Scully. A goal from half-way by C.Darby was controversially denied by the officials and the game ended 2-0 to L&K Reserves.
