Sunday 1st November

RAMS 3 LENT RISE RANGERS 1 – League Cup Rd 2

So having got their championship defence back on track last week – the Rams were back defending their League Cup title this week. Given a second home draw advantage in the competition the Rams took on Lent Rise Rangers from division 2 – all be it division 2 leaders with a 100% record so far.

In a game played in appalling conditions (for the spectators – the boys didn’t seem to mind the driving rain) an even tussle saw Rams run out eventual winners 3-1 and progress to the next round.

The first half was pretty even with the Rams dominating the first period before LRR got into the game towards the end as Callum was called into action for the first time. Arran looked to add to the goals from last week and had a free kick well saved – meanwhile at the back Jamie had one of his best games of the season – strong in defence with good distribution.

The second half began with the Rams pushing forward and eventually the breakthrough came when Corey fired home after good work from Tom and James. Tom then nearly made it two as he hit the bar. As the conditions eased up the Rams moved up a gear and were soon two goals up as Tom finished off a fine passing move which started at the back. His cross come shot looped up over the keeper and nestled in the top corner. Reminiscent of Arran’s goal in the 3-3 draw against Burnham last. Although Arran was adamant that he meant it, though Tom admitted after the game it was an intended cross!

Ben, Jamie and Callum were strong at the back but could do little as LRR pulled one back from a corner. The Rams continued to press forward but were denied by some great saves from the LRR’s keeper. However the Rams made the progression to the next round safe when James rounded off another excellent move playing a 1 -2 with Tom after a string of passes from the Rams left Lent Rise chasing shadows, neatly slotted away by James, great finish. 3-1

A great game from both sets of boys in truly horrid conditions- all the boys dug deep and battled to the end. In fairness the Rams could have run out a larger score had the LRR’s keeper not been on such fine form.

Rams meet BJ Juniors Whites in the next round.
Our opponents in last years final Boyne Hill lost 2-0 at home to Eton Wick!

Stats – abandoned for this week
Attendance – amazing considering weather

MOTM – Corey – fantastic work rate and great goal