RESERVES IN CUP FINAL HEARTBREAK

Orton Rangers Reserves suffered last minute agony in the Ridley Cup Final as the Sutton Town curse hit ORFC yet again.  Despite taking the lead through a fabulous goal from Dave Shemmans the boys went down 2-1 to Pheasey Reserves, a side a divison above them.  Rangers put in a fine performance and were desperately unlucky not to have at least one penalty.

By Phil Johnson

Tuesday 30th April 2002 Ridley Cup Final
Pheasey Reserves 2-1 Orton Rangers Reserves

Starting Team (3-5-2) :

J.Farrell
A.Wyatt
R.Smith
C.Jennings
L.Smith
L.Brookes
P.Johnson
P.Zacaroli
D.Mordue
C.Wakeman
D.Shemmans

Subs:
J.Burn
A.Reading (for L.Brookes 60 min)
M.Lane
N.Brookes

K.O.
Blatant penalty turned down for Orton
1-0  D.Shemmans
1-1

HT

Blatant penalty turned down for Orton
1-2
FT

Man of match: Phil Johnson