Redbrook Rovers win West Dean Charities cup

REDBROOK Rovers lifted the West Dean Charities Intermediate Cup for the second time in three seasons with a win over Soudley.

The 3-1 win on Sunday (September 27) was at The Hawthorns, the home of Broadwell, and the same venue as Rovers’ 2024 triumph.

The Wye Valley side immediately stamped their authority on the game with two goals in the first 10 minutes.

Rovers had shown attacking intent from the kick-off and paid off when Joe Reeves opened the scoring with a stunner.

With Soudley keeperAndrew Fawke off his line, Reeves sent in a perfectly-judged chip from 35 yards.

Rovers maintained the momentum and just a few minutes later Jayden Makandora doubled the advantage.

He took the ball into the area and lobbed the advancing Fawke to make it 2-0.

Soudley refused to accept that the game was over and began to press their opponents.

They got their reward when a direct free kick by Carl Hyett was drilled in from near the left hand touchline which gave Theo Bowen in the Redbrook goal no chance.

Soudley were back into the game but Cai Hawkins restored the two goal advantage for Rovers midway through the half.

Cai Dorrington got his head to the ball from a corner by Makandora.

Redbrook had an opportunity to extend the lead when they were given a penalty before the break.

Fawke anticipated Ieuan Frost’s spot kick well and parried the ball around the left post.

Both side pressed in the second half but neither could hit the target.

The trophy and medals were presented by Adie Shilston of the Forest of Dean Referees Society.

He also presented medals to referee Paul Tucker, linesmen Terry O’Nions and Mike Howells and fourth official Shane Howells.

Roger Sansom of the West Dean Charities said the three finals had raised £1,200.