Wolves win eight-goal thriller
Tamauri Tucker grabbed a brace as Wolves won an eight goal thriller over Somerset Eagles at Devonshire Rec. last night.Tucker's goals were aided by Hobte Burrows, Vincent Minors Jr and Jared Peniston.Jonte Pearson, Kyle Williams and Darin Dowling scored in the loss for the visitors.The opening match of the FA Cup weekend had fireworks right from the outset, with Burrows opening the scoring in the 6th minute.The lead would last only three minutes when Pearson stepped up and level for Eagles.Striker Minors put the hosts back ahead in the 23rd after neat work down the right flank.Wolves were up by two in the 41st when a neat interplay between Minors and skipper Peniston found the latter with the simple task of side footing home from close range.The side fell asleep before the break and conceded to Williams in the 43rd, although the blame could be laid at the feet of goalkeeper David Adams who was slow to come and collect a cross.Eagles were level in the 47th when skipper Dowling curled a free kick into the far post, leaving Adams no chance in goal.It then turned into the Tucker show, with the midfielder winning the game for his side.His first was a peach of a goal, volleying his shot from 10 yards past Jesse Rancourt in goal for the visitors in the 62nd.He then settled matter with his second in the 83rd when he slotted home, sending his side into the next round.“It is a good result for us, but the performance left a lot to be desired,” said Peniston. “Credit to them for hanging around and getting back in the game, but we need to look at ourselves and be honest with how we played.“The game went back and forth but when you're home and have a two-goal lead, you shouldn't be struggling to win the game.“In the end we are moving on, and that's what counts.”FA Cup action continues tonight when Flanagan's Onions host Young Men's Social Club at BAA Field, with kickoff set for 9am.Wolves: D Adams, H Burrows, J Nusum, S Bremar (S Daniels, 55), V Minors, J Peniston, T Tucker, D Simons, S Lee, K Brangman, A BrangmanSubstitutes not used: J Douglas, P Hayward, L Evans, S DanielsYellow card: S LeeGoals: H Burrow, 6, V Minors, 23, J Peniston, 41, T Tucker, 62, 83Somerset Eagles: J Rancourt, D Simmons, K Lambert, I Mullings, O Turner (A Wilkinson, 41), K Edwards (J Davis, 81) S Dread, K Williams, J Pearson, D Dowling, A Lambert Substitutes not used: W TuckerYellow cards: K Williams, I MullingsGoals: J Pearson, 9, K Williams, 43, D Dowling, 47Referee: A AugustusMan of the Match: H Burrows (Wolves)
