Penalty heartache for AFC Eastfield in Harold Robinson Memorial Cup semi-final
AFC Eastfield narrowly lost out in their Right Car East Riding County League Harold Robinson Memorial Cup semi-final to AFC Willerby in a penalty shoot-out on Tuesday night.
During a dominating opening 20 minutes they stretched to a two-goal advantage through Richard Tolliday and Ryan Gallagher.
Just before half-time AFC Willerby reduced the deficit as they took control of the game.
Eventually the opposition's pressure in the second half was rewarded when they equalised in the 75th minute.
AFC Willerby finally ran out victorious in a 4-2 shoot-out through a penalty save and a shot over the bar from AFC Eastfield.
AFC Eastfield will return to action once again on Thursday evening when they face newitts.com Beckett League Division 2 mid-table side Bagby & Balk in the Scarborough & District FA Junior Cup final.
The cup final will be played at Pickering Town’s Mill Lane ground with a 7.30pm kick-off.