Well it’s been an action packed day.. not one, but TWO Hellenic League finals have been played today.
The Marsh Supplementary Cup and the Bateman Sports Presidents Cup.
Wantage Town took on Stonehouse Town, in the first fixture and looked to be on the back foot at 30seconds had gone and were a goal down. Most hadn’t even had a sip of their drink by this point. Some were still starting there watches! However they came back and fora large part of the game were equal. Both teams had chances and went in at half time having not only drawn level but taken the lead!! 2-1
The start of the second half the balance shifted more to Wantage, when referee Mawgan Andrew produced a red card to Stonehouse for a DOGSO offence. Stonehouse then put everything in to the game. Going two at the back, and then got a goal to make it 2-2 taking this game to penalties.
The drama continued and then after 3 penalties each, the Stonehouse keeper guessed right and saved a Wantage penalty. Stonehouse never missed and took the Win! Ten men Stonehouse were crowned Champions 24/25
In our second game of the day, Gloucester City dev, playing as UDA Gloucester vs Aston Clinton. This game was a battle from the start, then UDA took the lead and never looked back. The game got further and further away from Aston, but to their credit dug in deep. Matters got worse for them when they were also reduced to 10men for a SIN BIN offence, referee Coby Woodly not liking the words directed at him. However the game was for from reach for Aston Clinton with the game ending 8-0. UDA were crowned champions.
Well done to all the teams today, you all worked so hard to get to the finals, and as with our loved sports, there is a winner and a runner up. But credit to you all!
Huge thank you to all the supporters who joined us today at Cirencester Town. Amazing hosts to our cup finals.
Enjoy the rest!!
Looking forward to bank holiday Monday the 5th when we play our next set of finals. Check out the website for details, all updates will be via our X account – @hellenicleague
