Integro League Cup action review

17 Nov 2017 By David Watters

There were three matches in the first round of the EVO-STIK League's Integro League Cup competition this week, writes Pitchero's Steve Whitney.

There was a goal fest at Silverlands where Coalville Town beat EVO-STIK League Premier rivals Buxton 5-3 at and there were four goals inside the opening 15 minutes!

Sam Smith`s penalty gave the hosts a ninth minute lead that Blair Anderson quickly cancelled out and then Steve Towers put the Ravens in front only for Andy Ramwell to equalise.

Things settled down then until four minutes into the second half when Nathan Watson restored Coalville`s lead. A minute later and the visitors went 4-2 ahead, thanks to an Arron Jameson own goal. Watson added a fifth and his second on the hour-mark, with Ramwell matching his brace to make it 3-5 with 11 minutes remaining.

Another Premier outfit, Nantwich Town, ensured there was to be no upset at the Weaver Stadium as they beat EVO-STIK League North side Droylsden 3-1.

A David Forbes spot-kick after 27 minutes and a goal from veteran midfielder Steve Jones after 36 minutes gave the Dabbers a cushion. The sides swapped a goal apiece in the second period – Liam Caddick for the Bloods and Joe Mwasile for the hosts – to see the final score ending 3-1 to the Dabbers.

In the all-North tie at Ingfield, Ossett Town progressed 2-0 against league strugglers Goole AFC, courtesy of goals from Emile Sinclair after 54 minutes and Danny South 17 minutes from time.

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Where next?

Biggest gate of the season expected EVO-STIK League Marine are looking forward to hosting the club’s biggest gate of the season so far when they host FC United of Manchester in the Buildbase FA Trophy next weekend.