08/09/2026
Lunesdale 1-1 Brough
Lunesdale win 3-2 on penalties 🏆
A windy afternoon at Tebay saw Brough knocked out of the League Cup after a penalty shootout defeat.
With the wind behind us in the first half, we probably should have made more of the conditions, but it was Lunesdale who took the lead after neatly working the ball to the back post and finishing well.
Brough had a couple of chances but, after a busy month of football, we just weren’t quite ourselves. The highlight of the first half? Probably Lee’s impressive collection of Rollie pollies.
We came out of the blocks much better in the second half and started putting Lunesdale under some pressure. Bun came closest to putting us level, rattling the crossbar before, eventually, the Lunesdale centre-half somehow managed to lob his own goalkeeper to bring us level at 1-1. We’ll take it.
Chances came at both ends as both teams pushed for a winner, but neither side could find the breakthrough, meaning it was straight to penalties.
Ry pulled off some good saves and there were certainly some… interesting penalties along the way. Credit has to go to Ewan for stepping up and taking the first one, but unfortunately the shootout didn’t go our way, with Lunesdale winning 3-2.
Disappointing to go out, but after a hectic month of football, the lads can hold their heads high. Time to rest up, recover and go again.
Next up: more cup action this Saturday as we face Millhead Reserves in the First Round of the Junior Cup. ⚽️
MOTM: Lee Botch
Thanks to everyone who travelled and supported us. 💙🤍
