Keeper Reece Nestor stars in Bridlington Spa cup victory against Flamborough

Goalkeeper Reece Nestor was the Bridlington Spa hero as his team won a penalty shoot-out to defeat Flamborough in the HE Dean Cup.
Bridlington Spa earned a HE Dean Cup victory against FlamboroughBridlington Spa earned a HE Dean Cup victory against Flamborough
Bridlington Spa earned a HE Dean Cup victory against Flamborough

The Right Car East Riding County League Division Two promotion hopefuls Spa took the lead thanks to a Sam Clarke effort, with Jack Almond’s equaliser taking the game to a penalty shoot-out.

Nestor saved Boro’s sixth penalty and Spa converted theirs to secure a 6-5 shoot-out win and move through to the next round.

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Spa are in action at home to Division One side Bridlington Rovers in the second round this evening, 6pm kick-off.

Bridlington Rovers Millau earned a 7-2 home win in the league last weekend.Bridlington Rovers Millau earned a 7-2 home win in the league last weekend.
Bridlington Rovers Millau earned a 7-2 home win in the league last weekend.

Second-placed Spa entertain third-placed Haltemprice in a crucial promotion clash this Saturday, then they tackle Wheldrake in the ERCFA Junior Country Cup semi-final on Tuesday, April 11, at The Balk, Pocklington.

Rovers had earned their place in the second round thanks to a 4-1 home success against Langtoft last weekend, with Callum Cheetham and Kane Robinson among the hosts’ scorers.

Division Two leaders Bridlington Rovers Millau surged to a magnificent 7-2 home win against Reckitts Reserves on Saturday.

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Man of the match George Jewitt-Knott hit a hat-trick for Millau, with Tom Broadbent, Billy Tyler, Jay Wallace and sub TJ Collinson also on target. Millau can take a step closer to the title with a home win against Little Driffield on Saturday.

Brid Rovers Pandas’ Division Four game at Hedon Rangers Academy was postponed last weekend as was Seaside United’s clash at Easington United 3rds in Division Five.