Hampshire Trophy finalists Shanklin have reached the final of the Isle of Wight Challenge Cup by beating Sandown in the Bay Derby on Saturday 9th April.
In the 1st half, Shanklin came close to taking the lead at the Fairway Sports complex when a trademark Iain Seabrook free kick bounced off the crossbar in the 5th minute. On the half hour mark, Shanklin took the lead when Jordan Cooke saw his weak shot fumbled by Sandown keeper Adam Russ, and referee Ali Taylor ruled that the ball had crossed the goal line despite Russ’ vehement protests.
Half time: Sandown 0-1 Shanklin
In the 2nd half, Nicky Vyse was unlucky not to extend Shanklin’s lead, but failed to capitalize on the opportunity. Sandown’s captain Michael Smart had a goal disallowed when he clashed with the Shanklin keeper in the 65th minute. 5 minutes later, Smart had a further chance to score but fell over the ball 5 yards from the goal line. Sandown were aggrieved not to have been awarded a penalty in the closing stages of the game when Wayne Newnham appeared to have handled the ball, but referee Taylor declined to award a spot kick to the home side.
Full time: Sandown 0-1 Shanklin
Sandown: Russ, Blow, Walker, James, Turner, Coe, Smart, Perrin, McGee, Breingan, Mulholland Subs: Parkinson, Evans, Lester
Shanklin: Wilson, Field, Smythers, Seabrook, Newnham, Wright, Cooke, Young, Vyse, Hill, Carter-Knight Subs: Drew, Sanderson, Lloyd
After the game, winning Shanklin manager Paul Haward said:
“I’m absolutely delighted for the lads to be in another cup final; they have been brilliant all season. I set them a goal 2 months ago to get to 3 cup finals. We are now in 2 finals with a semi-final still to play, so the lads have responded really well, and I’m proud of where our club is right now. With it only being 1-0 there were some nervy moments towards the end, but we did enough to put ourselves in the final”
Sandown manager Mark Mulholland said:
“For the 2nd week in a row, I have asked for a performance and got it. We have come a long way in a short space of time. I’m gutted we came away with nothing, but very proud of how we played.”
Shanklin will meet either Binstead or the winners of the 4th round tie between Ryde Saints and W&B in the final of the Challenge Cup. Shanklin are also in the semi-finals of the Memorial Cup, in which they will play the winners of Ryde Saints v Bembridge.
In Division 1 …
Binstead & COB 8-1 Niton Community
Binstead trounced bottom club Niton at the Molehill through a hat trick from Sam Hart, a brace from Jared Wetherick, and further goals from Phil McDonald, Darren Powell, and Jamie Dyer.
Cowes Sports Reserves 6-1 Oakfield
The Yachtsmen saw off the Oakers at Westwood Park through 1st half goals from Josh Neale and Aedan Coode, a 2nd half brace from George Holmes, and 2 spectacular strikes from Jason Ince.
Vectis 0-3 Brading Town
The Romans were victorious at Cowes Enterprise College thanks to a hat-trick from man-of-the-match Aaron Bennett.
Whitecroft & Barton Sports 5-0 West Wight
Champions W&B extended their lead at the top of Division 1 to 13 points at Sandy Lane. The goal scorers were Josh Appell, Sam Yelland, Graeme Bast, Luke Lambert and Simon Williams.
Isle of Wight results for Saturday, 9th April …
The All Things Printed Ltd Isle of Wight Challenge Cup: Semi-Final
Sandown & Lake 0-1 Shanklin
Harwoods Renault IOW Saturday League Division 1
Binstead & COB 8-1 Niton Community
Cowes Sports Reserves 6-1 Oakfield
Vectis 0-3 Brading Town
Whitecroft & Barton Sports 5-0 West Wight
Harwoods Renault IOW Saturday League Division 2
East Cowes Sports 6-0 Newchurch
Osborne Coburg 2-2 High Park
Seaview 0-5 Carisbrooke United
Ventnor 1-4 Adgestone
Yarmouth & Calbourne A-W Pan Community
Harwoods Renault IOW Saturday League Combination Division 1
Bembridge 1-3 Binstead & COB
Brading Town A-W Whitecroft & Barton Sports
Sandown & Lake 0-4 Northwood St Johns
Shanklin 7-2 West Wight
Harwoods Renault IOW Saturday League Combination Division 2
Bembridge ‘A’ 1-9 East Cowes Sports
Pan Community H-W Carisbrooke United
Results courtesy of IOW DFA
