United Counties League Cup– Wednesday 14th February

S&L Corby (0) - (2) Yaxley   

A solid team performance put The Cuckoos through to the last eight of this season's League Cup with this Occupation Road success. Scott Bogusz gave the Cuckoos the lead after 32 minutes with Mark Kingston sealing victory a quarter of an hour from time.

The first 20 minutes saw S&L launch a determined attack on the visitors, but solid defending and ‘keeper Phil Dunn again producing a series of confident balletic saves frustrated their efforts. The Cuckoos methodically worked their way into the game with confident passing and shots on goal, hitting the woodwork twice before Scott Bogusz launched a screamer from outside the penalty box to take the lead in the 32^nd minute.

The second half was dominated by Yaxley although the home team were not without their chances. But the Cuckoos strong defence, confident midfield and a hungry front line saw Yaxley easily on top with pacey Mark Kingston securing the win on 75 minutes.

The smile on manager Gary Clipston’s face said it all “Everyone played well, the midfield was creative and worked well both in attack and defence – we deserved it and the lads are really up for it.”

Yaxley return to League duty with a view of securing all 3 points at Long Buckby on Saturday – 2:30 KO