DESPITE the terrible weather on Saturday – and nearly all football and rugby games being postponed – Driffield Rangers made a worthwhile trip to Easington in the quarter-finals of the Senior Country Cup.
Going by bus they returned with an emphatic 5-1 win to put them into the last four, much to the delight of manager Shaun Walker, who was full of praise for his squad. He said: “The lads were brilliant, and in difficult conditions not one of them shied away from their responsibilities.
“These guys just never give up and the work rate they show is top drawer.
“You get out of games what you put into it and they are reaping the rewards at this moment in time.
“The team spirit is strong as always and the competition for places is healthy which bodes well for the rest of the season.”
Rangers went in front early on through Kev Woodcock, and doubled their lead just before the break through Dave Brent.
Brent made it 3-0 after half time before the home side pulled one back, but further goals from Dave Woodcock and Rich Thompson put them in the hat for the semi-finals.
Driffield FC are still in the competition but their quarter-final at Withernsea was called off. The game between Dunnington and Filey also fell foul of the weather, while AFC Rovers beat Greyhound 4-2 to join Rangers in the last four.
Match report on page 70