Hendon Under021s went out of the Division One Cup at Chase Lodge on Saturday, losing a penalty shoot-out, having seen their captain Jared EDY taken to hospital with a fracture to his lower leg.

The injury happened after just ten minutes, when the game was still goalless, but it had a major effect on the Greens who were forced not only to play without their inspirational leader, but also to reshuffle their resources to cover his departure. Things went well in the first half and their reward for a dominating performance was a goal from Rory Lincoln after 22 minutes. Sandgate did some reorganising of their own after the interval and stifled Hendon during the second 45 minutes. Their equaliser came midway through the second half and it proved to be the final goal of the match. After 30 minutes of extra time, the game went to a penalty shoot-out. Although Carl Ciagoro converted his effort, it was the only success. After two misses, Sandgate's fourth successful attempt was enough for them to advance.

"It was a vast improvement on recent performances," said joint manager Eamon Finn. "We really missed Jared's workrate and commitment. My man of the match was Rory Lincoln."