Sun Postal Sports 1 Benington 5               1998/99            Herts Centenary Trophy Semi Final

Bad discipline leaves Sun empty handed

Disciplinary problems proved top be the downfall of Sun Postal Sports in their second semi final cup defeat in as many weeks.
For the fourth time this season, Sun were reduced to nine men after Kevin Affleck and Luke Eldridge were given their marching orders in the Herts Centenary Trophy clash with Benington.
The numerical disadvantage left them with no chance as Benington netted four times in extra time to emerge 5-1 winners.
"It is very, very disappointing having played in two semi finals which we should have won, but ended up with nothing," said manager Terry Hows.
"It is down to stupidity by the players and was not fair to the nine left on the pitch."
Sun fell 1-0 behind early on in Saturday's clash, but began to dominate in the second half.
Disaster struck when their two players were red carded in the 75th and 85th minutes, though Sun still equalised on the 86th minute when Michael Woolner converted from the spot.
In extra time, a bad defensive mistake gave Benington the early advantage and when they netted their third the game was over as a contest.