BEAMINSTER Reserves rounded off the calendar year by securing a spot in the semi final of The Dorset Minor Cup with a 3-2 win over Yetminster United Reserves
The first half was a tale of squandered chances, with strike partnership Otis Butcher and Ian Black failing to find the net on numerous occasions, despite impressive build up play that saw Arlo Castle acting as the creative link between midfield and attack time and time again.
Castle provided a multitude of defence splitting passes that set Freddie Pitt-Pladdy free down the left flank, and more often than not put Butcher one on one with the keeper. Despite his efforts, Castle’s creativity counted for nothing as it just didn’t seem to be Butcher’s day in front of goal.
Butcher’s partner, Black, thought he had opened the scoring as he saw an effort from close range shave the side of the post.
The Rainbows eventually went into the break deserved leaders thanks to an impressive finish from Freddie Pitt-Pladdy, however there was an air of disappointment that the scoreline wasn’t wider than just 0-1.
More failed attempts and wasted opportunities at the beginning of the second half meant that the home side still had every chance of getting back into the game, and they did just that when Sam Robinson came flying out at an attacker’s feet. The referee correctly pointed to the spot, and the penalty was rifled into the corner of Robinson’s net.
The momentum was with Yetminster now, and it wasn’t long before they put themselves ahead. Defender James Hill allowed a Tommy Clapp throw in to roll across his body and the ball was snatched. This mix up proved costly as the attacker was then afforded acres of space and what seemed like a lifetime to pick a corner to aim at. 2-1.
Twenty minutes remained and the Rainbows again found themselves with a job on their hands to snatch a win. Just like last week, an impressive display of character saw them turn the game on its head and find an equaliser. Hawkins took a short throw to Pitt-Pladdy and the resulting cross evaded everyone including the keeper. 2-2.
Pushing for a winner, Tommy Clapp looked to provide from deep with a number of through balls for wing-backs Freddie Pitt-Pladdy and substitute Dan Crocker to chase.
The winner was eventually found after a mazy Hawkins run from midfield was rounded off with a cool finish into the bottom corner.
Beaminster first team and reserves will be back in action after Christmas.
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