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October is an unbeaten month for the 1st team

October is an unbeaten month for the 1st team

CUPFC Info7 Nov 2016 - 09:00
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An update from October's matches – 100% record for the 1st team, Reserves stop the rot with a draw following 3 defeats

It's been another busy month in the season for CUP FC with the 1st and Reserves team playing a combined 9 matches in October.

The 1st team came into October off the back of two wins at the end of September and continued their magnificent form winning all 5 of their matches during the month, of which 3 were in the cup. On Saturday 1st they beat Somersham Town 3 – 2 in the Round One of the William Cockerill Memorial Cup before making it through to the semi-final by winning 3 – 0 at Hundon on Saturday 29th. On Saturday 8th they beat Wisbech Town Reserves in Round One of the Cliff Bullen Challenge Cup, while they won twice in the league defeating Burwell Swifts 2 – 1 (Saturday 15th) and then Cottenham United 5 – 4 (on Saturday 22nd) – both being home matches.

The Reserves started their month with a narrow 1 – 0 home defeat to Lakenheath Reserves on Saturday 1st, before an away defeat at Bluntisham Rangers by 4 goals to 1 on Saturday 8th. Lakenheath Reserves were the opponents once again on Saturday 15th in the cup, at home this time, and they won 5 – 2. CUP returned to league action again on Saturday 22nd and claimed a hard fought 1 – 1 draw at rivals Hardwick Reserves; there was no game on Saturday 29th.

Notable contributions this month:
1. Jose claimed 11 goals in 5 games for the 1st team
2. Bradley Erskine returned from injury to score the winner against Cottenham United
3. The Reserves received five yellow cards in their match at Bluntisham, including two for Ryan Cullum, with the hosts shown none
4. 6 new players signed for the club and all played for the Reserves at least once
5. One of these new signings, ARU 1st team captain Josh Monks, put in a great display on his debut but ended the match with two OGs and a yellow card
6. 26 players have represented the 1st team so far this season, the Reserves up to 38 now

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