A classic Champions League final and an excellent Europa League decider
The Division Four rivals couldn’t be separated in 90 minutes with the scores level at 1-1 before favourites Benwick won a penalty shootout 4-2.
Ian Walker had fired Riverside into the lead on the hour mark with Benwick equalising through Jacob Halls 15 minutes from time. The teams meet again in a McCain Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
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Hide AdThe Champions League Final was also held at Yaxley FC last Sunday when top-flight powerhouses Ploughman and West Raven clashed.
Ploughman started the better with Kyle Orange scoring twice to establish a 2-0 lead, but West Raven hit back to make it 2-2 at the break.
West Raven stormed into a 4-2 lead before Leon Gellizeau pulled a goal back for Ploughman. But West Raven had the last word and ran out 5-3 winners. Their scorers were Fernand Bass (2), Edvinas Puzaras, Reece Walker and Jamal Williamson.
Division Three leaders Nene Park reached the semi-final McCain Cup with a comfortable 5-1 win over Division Four top dogs Dreams Reserves.
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Hide AdAndrew Fowler bagged a hat-trick for Nene Park with Andrew Moss scoring the other two.
The Peterborough Sunday Morning Senior Cup semi-finals take place this weekend when Ploughman visit Wisbech St Mary and West Raven travel to Division One champions George.
Stanground Eagles and Bretton meet in a McCain Cup quarter-final.