Daniels Make Cup Progress
Man of the moment Pearson Mwanyongo fired a late winner to send Stamford into the next round of the Integro League Cup on Tuesday night. Writes James Bedford
Mwanyongo followed up his double strike in Saturday's league victory over Lincoln United with the match-winning goal with five minutes remaining of Tuesday's tussle with league rivals Peterborough Sports.
Both sides rang the changes for the first round clash and Daniels boss Graham Drury felt the match 'ticked all the boxes' for his side who are now unbeaten in eight games and still undefeated at the Zeeco Stadium this season.
Drury said: "I'm pretty pleased because it's another win and another clean sheet which maintains our momentum.
"It was great to see Joe Burgess back from the injury and getting some minutes under his belt.
"Lee Clarke and Pearson Mwanyongo both played the full 90 minutes as well which was important for their fitness.
"We've showed our strength in depth as well. Sam Hollis has come in and I thought he was outstanding.
"He's got a great attitude. Sam, John King and Scott Sandy have all worked really hard to get the ball back for us.
"We're into the next round, haven't picked up any injuries, so the game has ticked all the boxes for me."
In a low-key opening period, Daniels debutant Clarke came closest to breaking the deadlock as he found space to unleash a cracking strike that rattled the post.
Lewis Webb fired over for the visitors while ex-Daniel Josh Moreman tested the reactions of home goalkeeper Dan Haystead with an audacious effort from an acute angle.
Avelino Viera glanced a header wide after Moreman's cross had created a decent opening while Haystead did well to dive full length and palm away a stinging drive from Moreman.
Hollis nearly broke the deadlock for the Daniels after the break, but was denied by Sports custodian Dan George who kept out his close range effort from an Eliot Putman cross.
Half-time substitute Jon Challinor fired a decent effort just over the bar before Ben George did well to block a goalbound effort from always dangerous Moreman.
Just as the match looked to be heading to penalties, Mwanyongo conjured up the crucial opening that settled a close contest.
Latching onto a ball into the box, Mwanyongo kept his cool under pressure from a posse of Sports defenders to create space and then slide home past the advancing George and book Stamford's place in the second round.
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- Stamford
- Peterborough Sports
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Lewis Webb Yellow Card 10:00'
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Lee Clarke Yellow Card 43:00'
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Jon Challinor Sub On 46:00'
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Jake Duffy Sub On 46:00'
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Joe Burgess Sub Off 46:00'
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Rob Morgan Sub Off 46:00'
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Dan Haystead Yellow Card 56:00'
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John King Sub Off 63:00'
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Scott Sandy Sub On 63:00'
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Mark Jones Sub On 76:00'
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Joshua McCammon Sub Off 76:00'
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Jack Barron Sub On 76:00'
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Avelino Viera Sub Off 76:00'
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Liam Marshall Sub On 83:00'
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Daniel Bannister Sub Off 83:00'
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Pearson Mwanyongo Goal 84:00'
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- Stamford
- Peterborough Sports
Haystead, Dan
George, Ben
Armstrong, Michael
King, John
Gordon, Delroy
Putman, Eliot
Mwanyongo, Pearson
Burgess, Joe
Clarke, Lee
Hollis, Sam
Morgan, Rob
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