
We have a break from league action this weekend as we turn our attention to the FA Vase (first round proper) and host Heanor Town at the RM Stadium. Yellows suffered a defeat to Eastwood CFC in the league on Saturday and Manager Reece Limbert was pleased with the first half of the game but disappointed with some aspects of the second half.
"Despite the result, I was really proud of my players Saturday. We worked on a game plan midweek and they executed it really well throughout. We knew what Eastwood would bring to the game and we nullified them to half chances, creating some good chances ourselves in the first half and deservedly led at the break through a great goal from Abdul Saad.
"The 2nd half performance was similar to the first in terms of the game plan but ultimately you cannot factor in individual mistakes which led to both of Eastwood’s goals. It feels like we lost the game ourselves rather than them winning it. A goal directly from a corner and a poor clearance late on were our shortcomings and that cannot happen in games like this against your local rivals. On another day, we certainly come away with at least a point".
Despite Heanor's position in the league, they have had a couple of setbacks in recent league matches and so both teams will be looking to put on a display and progress in the competition. Kick off is at 3pm Saturday.