Heslerton and Itis Itis Rovers spot on to net shoot-out wins in Scarborough & District FA Harbour Cup

The Heslerton v Scalby and Itis Itis Rovers v Seamer games in the Harbour Cup both ended in 2-2 draws, with Heslerton and Rovers both claiming 4-2 penalty schoot-out successes.
Heslerton's Nathan Poole (right) is congratulated by Gareth Driver and Ben Flinton following his decisive penalty shootout kick.Heslerton's Nathan Poole (right) is congratulated by Gareth Driver and Ben Flinton following his decisive penalty shootout kick.
Heslerton's Nathan Poole (right) is congratulated by Gareth Driver and Ben Flinton following his decisive penalty shootout kick.

Scalby went into a two-goal lead within the opening 20 minutes at Sand Lane.

Sam Foy opened the scoring after great work from Tommy Day and the second strike was a superb 20-yard left-foot volley into the top corner from George Bramham.

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Five minutes before half-time, Heslerton hot-shot Morgan Kendrew broke down the left before coolly slotting home inside the left hand post.The second half saw the hosts begin to turn the screw with Scalby looking to defend deep and counter on the break. If they did get through the Heslerton back line then keeper Simon Clark was on hand again to clear the ball to safety.

Itis Itis Rovers claimed a shoot-out win against SeamerItis Itis Rovers claimed a shoot-out win against Seamer
Itis Itis Rovers claimed a shoot-out win against Seamer

Inside the final five minutes and a pull on Jack Pinder just outside the Scalby box saw a free-kick awarded and Pinder would give the keeper no chance with a fine low shot through the defensive wall.

In the penalty shootout, Heslerton’s Gareth Driver, Pinder, Jamie Atkinson and Nathan Poole all converted to earn a 4-2 win for the Blues.

Man of the Match winner for Heslerton was keeper Simon Clark, some outstanding saves in crucial periods of the game ensured his side the opportunity for an eventual victory, while star man for Scalby was Jack Rodgers.

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Seamer put their league struggles behind them to take Itis Itis Rovers to penalties, only for Rovers keeper Ben Rowe to deny them a shoot-out win.

Brandyn Cooper and Sam Ward scored for Seamer, while Mike Barker and Robbie Scarborough replied for Rovers.

Luke Jones, Scarborough, Sam Pickard and Connor Avison all scored for Rovers in the shoot-out, while Rowe pulled off two saves for the home side to seal a 4-2 shoot-out win.

Rowe, who also had a great game before penalties, was named as the victors’ man of the match.

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The Seamer man of the match was Callum Metcalf, with Lucas Close and Ward also playing very well.Boss Tom Greenwood said: “We may have lost on penalties but every single player played well and they felt they deserved more from the game.”

Edgehill Reserves conceded their game at their first team, while Filey Town Reserves also conceded at home to West Pier, while Kirkby Reserves v Newlands was off due to a waterlogged pitch.

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