St David’s and Wolves encounter is too close to call
Devonshire Cougars –v St. George’sThe first of two meetings in cup competitions between the two sides that have been evenly matched in their previous two encounters.In both of those two games, each team played attacking football and only a penalty save in the second instalment has the balance in Colts’ favour.That, however, will be thrown out the window with the defending champions looking to exorcise some demons at home against their rivals, for it was the second game of the season that St. George’s went to the ‘Den’ and pulled off one of the shocks of the season by winning.With all the components for a fascinating match in place, the edge would have to go the Big Cats simply on experience in this environment.Prediction: Cougars 3-2St. David’s v WolvesWolves will be chomping at the bit in anticipation of this match, considering they got a favourable draw against a side they will fancy their chances against.Indeed, it was only a year ago that the two sides were in the same division, but with the pair enjoying good campaigns, St. David’s is looking primed to stay up while Wolves under coach John Barry Nusum look a more complete side from previous years.The unknown factor will be how the goalkeepers get on in this match, with both net minders having a big task in order to get to the semi finals.Look for the side who score first to come out victorious in this one as it may just be that close.Prediction: St. David’s 2-1Southampton Rangers –v Dandy TownRangers will look to put their league issues to the back of their minds when they look to get to the next round of the FA Cup at the expense of Dandy Town at home.Having been in the Friendship final the past two years, it seems time for them to make a huge step in this competition and make the final of the FA Cup.Town will surely be at their best as they look to win another FA Cup and make sure no upset is on the cards in this match.What makes the task all the more difficult for Rangers is the form of Town skipper Raymond Beach who seems to be hitting his stride at the right time for the club.The edge has to go to Town in this match up given the enormity of the game and current form of the side.Prediction: Town 2-0Prospect v PHCThe most lop-sided match on paper between all of the quarterfinal games, but should be interesting nonetheless.PHC have been getting results, although they are not the most convincing, while Prospect surprised Boulevard in the last round with their 3-1 win.That surprise factor will surely be out the window with the win and given PHC’s rich history in the FA Cup, it may be a straightforward ride for the Warwick club.But it is the FA Cup and knowing how things go, it is a one game play-off where anything goes, so don’t be surprised if an upset is on the cards.Prediction: PHC 3-0
