10 man reserves win 9 goal thriller

With most local games called off Deeping reserves managed to get their game going as for the 2nd time in a week they welcomed Stamford Belvedere. Their local rivals who had previously beaten then 3-2 in the league and 2-0 in the cup.

Bels started the game well and within 10 minutes they had the lead, a great ball through one on one with the keeper who managed to get a glove to it but not enough to keep it out.

20 minutes later and Deeping were level. A good passage of play allowed Deeping into the box before a side foot finish.

A few minutes later and a controversial red card from the referee as Deeping were down to 10 men.

Bels took advantage of the extra man almost immediately a great shot from just outside the box off the underside of the bar and in. Deeping then reacted well scoring 2 quick fire goals before half time a great ball over the keeper to level and a tap in from a cross to lead at half time.

Half time Deeping 3-2 Standard Bels

The red card didn't seem to impact the home side as early in the 2nd half they got a 4th from a great 25 yard shot, albeit via slight deflection off a defender on the way in.

Mid way through the half and Deeping added another great work by the winger who squared it in the box for a tap in. Bels then got one back with 10 minutes to go a good into the box which was missed by the keeper into the goal. Bels then pressed on looking for another but were caught on the counter by Deeping with a good ball through the defence and finished expertly past the keeper to finish the game off with their 6th and final goal.

Full time Deeping 6-3 Standard Bels

Massive credit to Deeping who played over 50 minutes with 10 men who visit Leverington Sports next.

Also a special mention to the Deeping staff and volunteers who worked hard to get the game on.