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Cowes Sports secure victory thanks to 89th minute winner
Isle of Wight football team Cowes Sports secured an emphatic win against Tadley Calleva in the Hampshire Senior Cup on Tuesday, August 12.
A steady start to the game saw chances at either end, with Cowes sustaining spells possession but opponents Tadley playing more long balls and counterattacking football.
The visitors then broke the deadlock, capitalising on a misplaced Cowes pass which provided the opportunity for a cross for the mainland team's striker to head it across goal, making it 0-1.
Going into half time behind, the Yachtsmen took Long off and brought on George Colson, before bringing on Scott McFarlane and Jimmy Mumford shortly into the second half.
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The Island team then moved up a gear, with Finley Phillips and Scott McFarlane both having chances.
Tadley's short free kick from their box was to end in disaster, as Jordan Cook gained possession, passing to SCOTT MCFARLANE who levelled the match.
A disallowed goal for the visitors set the tone, as Cowes felt momentum shifting away from them.
However, it was to be the Yachtsmen's night, as Colson drew Tadley's centre-back out of position, passing to SCOTT MCFARLANE for his brace and to win Cowes the match.
Ryan Hughes was awarded man of the match.
The Island team progress into the next round of the Hampshire Senior Cup.
