Thorpe Wood Rangers complete another double with Junior Cup success
Thorpe Wood Rangers lifted the PDFL Junior Cup on Friday night to complete a double on Friday evening (May 1).
Division Three champions Thorpe Wood had to rely on spot kicks to defeat Division Four side Athletic in a game in which they trailed twice.
The match ended 2-2 after 90 minutes, with Thorpe Wood winning 4-3 on penalties.
Athletic started the game well and took the lead just before the half hour mark with a free-kick deflected over the head of Connor Barker in the Thorpe Wood goal. Thomas Klinkovics levelled for Thorpe Wood with a headed effort just before half time.
Athletic retook the lead from the spot in the second half and almost held out for a cup upset until conceding a penalty with three minutes to play. The kick was fired home by Callum McDonough.
Jack Nicholls stepped up to put away the winning kick after both team has taken five penalties each.
The club have now won back-to-back doubles after claiming the Division Four title and Northants Area Cup last season. - The Challenge Cup Final will take place between Division One sides Ketton Sports Premiair and Wittering on Wednesday (May 6, 7:30pm).
- Netherton and Oakham will contest the PDFL Senior Cup Final on Saturday (May 9, 7:30pm). The match will take place at Stamford AFC. Netherton are Premier Division champions, while Oakham finished tenth.
SUNDAY LEAGUE
Stanground Cardea Sports secured the Division One title on the final day of the season with a 6-2 victory over CSKA Emneth. The club has now completed a double after lifting the Hunts Sunday Cup in March.
Glinton and Northborough will take the Division Two title if they beat Peterborough International Sports on Sunday. Fail to win and Benwick Athletic, who have already completed their season, will claim the title.
YOUTH LEAGUE
Thorpe Wood U18 lifted the Division Two title with a game of the season to go after beating Ketton Sports 6-4. They meet second place side Stamford Young Daniels on the final day but have already established a four point lead.
The U16 Division 3 title will be decided on Saturday as March Town host Boston United Community. March hold a one point lead and will win the title with a draw.