A BRILLIANT performance from Uplyme Reserves last evening (Wednesday) saw them go through to the John Fowler Cup final. 

Despite a much older, experienced and aggressive home opposition in Merriott Dynamos, the young squad had the determination, skill and teamwork to come out 5 - 2 victors.

Goals from Brad Bowditch, Rhys Hulbert, Marcus Symonds, Connor Tate and Joe Urquhart sealed a brilliant win.

"The harder they were kicked, the better they played," said joint manager Pete Blandamer. "We kept playing through some very hostile and physical confrontation, but that's what we expected. Our skill and teamwork shone through.

"From back to front, we passed the ball efficiently and then the talent of Joe Urquhart and Marcus Symonds took over. They had no answers to their ability, so resorted to their own strengths, which is fair enough. In the end, talent won."

Uplyme meet a very strong Penmill in the final.