Whetstone Wanderers U23s hosted Ruislip Athletic in round 2 of the Middlesex Sunday Intermediate Cup on Sunday last.   Wanderers had reached the second round via a successful penalty shoot out against Harefield United Sunday, following a 2-2 draw.   Ruislip Athletic had drawn a bye in the first round.

 

Ellis Routledge put the home team ahead with a well struck low shot just before the half time interval.   Daniel Vincent equalised for the visitors after an hour’s play but central striker, Alfie Embleton won the game for Wanderers, with a superb goal in the 72^nd minute.    He received the ball with his back to goal and tightly surrounded by defenders but turned and netted.

 

Final score   Whetstone Wanderers WW U23 2   Ruislip Athletic 1

 

The results of the other matches in this round were as follows:

Highgate Albion Reserves	1 (2)	Sporting Club De Subbuteo	1 (4)
Sudbury Ahletic (Hujjat)	1 (5)	Grenfell Athletic	2 (6)
The Vine	3	Botwell	1
Old Brentford United	2 (4)	Halliford Colts	2 (2)
Bedfont Sunday	2	CFB United	0
ProPanthers	2 (4)	AFC Grove	2 (3)
London Wednesday	3	Ashford Town (Middlesex) Sunday	2

Games that were decided by penatlies have the score identified by brackets.

Our official photographer Chris Benn, as ever, has provided some fantastic imagery from the game. If using these photos please give credit.

Chris has selected 10 highlight images which can be found here.

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