Reserves fall in cup semi final

Deeping Rangers Reserves first home game of 2024 was a Peterborough senior cup semi final.

Warboys Town FC were the visitors from across the border in Cambridgeshire.

A much anticipated game drew a good number of home and away fans to the match which Deeping started very well and within 4 minutes were ahead.

There was a mix up with the Warboys defence and the goalkeeper allowed a shot to beat him from close range.

Warboys were rocked but grew into the game and on the 36 minute came very close with header going just wide of the post.

Minutes later Deeping had to scramble the ball of the line as Warboys continued to press. The home side kept battling but ultimately the pressure was too much as the side know as the Witches equalised with a minute to go until half time. It followed a lovely run down the wing before side stepping the keeper to finish.

Half time Deeping 1-1 Warboys

Into the 2nd half and Deeping started once again on the front foot with a darting run into the box, but was the visiting keeper was on hand and it was well saved.

On the 55th minute Warboys took the lead. A good half volley just inside the box resulted in the ball arrowing into the bottom right hand corner.

10 minutes later and Warboys got a 3rd and decisive goal with another smart shot from inside the box which took a slight deflection on its way into the goal.

Deeping tried their best to get back into game but ultimately Warboys stood strong to booka place in the final. We wish them luck in that game.

The reserves return to league action on the 10th of February when they host Whittlesey reserves.

Full time Deeping 1-3 Warboys