HETHERINGTON SPOT ON AS PUNJAB PROGRESS

Action from Cup tie Punjab v Kett.Orchard Park

Divisional Cup - Round 1

Punjab United 2 Kettering Orchard Park 1

Andrew Cox

Paul Hetherington (pen)

HT 1-1

Punjab booked there place in the next round of the Divisional Cup with a 2-1 win over Kettering Orchard Park.

Early exchanges saw both sides create chances with Amarpreet Singh pulling off a couple of good saves early on.

Stewart Hetherington then clipped a ball forward that striker Andrew Cox bought down before slotting it past the keeper for 1-0.

K.O.P hit back with a good finish by Danny Darker who rounded the keeper to finish for 1-1.

Punjab created numerous chances before they were awarded a penalty that captain Paul Hetherington stepped up and despatched to book Punjab a place in the next round.

Punjab did put the ball in the net once more via Michael Logue but it was ruled out for offside.

Hassan Mumin in action

Team:- Singh, Calder, Hetherington(p)(c), Saini, Hetherington(s), Wilson, Park, Bright, Millington, Cox, Mumin.

(Subs:- Pitra for Calder 45 mins, Logue for Mumin 70 mins subs not used Homer, Carvalho and Shergill)

Man Of The Match :- (Chris Bright:- Impressive and Dominant in the middle of the park)