It went all the way, but in the end it was Bracknell Town & District Sunday League side Whitegrove who emerged victorious on penalties in the Berks & Bucks County FA Sunday Junior Trophy final against P & I C United.
FootballinBracknell co-editor Darrell Freeland was on hand at Abingdon Town’s ground to cover the final which saw the Bracknell side win 4-3 on penalties after drawing 2-2 at the end of extra time.
For posterity, here’s how the game unfolded in tweets – and you can see our photo’s from the trophy presentation here:
We are @AbingdonTownFC to report on the @BerksBucksFA Sunday Junior Final.
Bracknell Sunday League side@WhitegroveFC take on P&IC United— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Positive start for Whitegrove who have already seen two shots cleared off the line. Still 0-0.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
P&IC United open the scoring with their first shot. Dreadful defending from Whitegrove who squander two chances to clear.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Jim Hardy nearly levels it up with his thigh from sixteen yards but just wide to the right.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
It is 1-1 here as Hardy's left sided cross flies in the top the right corner. Not meant but he will take it. Whitegrove playing well.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Ben Poynter lashes a shot at goal which strikes an arm. No penalty and Whitegrove are rightly furious. Still 1-1.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
P&IC United with a 22 yard free-kick which goes over the bar.
Five minutes left in this first half.— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
HT: Whitegrove 1-1 P&IC United
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Whitegrove move ahead five minutes into the second half as Billy Price scores. 2-1 to Whitegrove.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
It's 2-2 now and another error. Centre half dragged out wide and never got back plus goalkeeper Josh Woodley dwelled and never got the ball.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Thirteen minutes left and still 2-2.
Game has settled down.— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Panic in the area but Whitegrove cannot bundle it home. Still 2-2.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Whitegrove think they have won it as Tyler Edwards heads in but the celebrations are cut short by a late offside flag. Must stay composed.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
FT: Whitegrove 2-2 P&IC United.
Extra time here we come!— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
HT in extra time:
Whitegrove 2-2 P&IC United— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Just before the half time whistle Levi Tippett's header was brilliantly saved. From the corner another Whitegrove shot cleared off the line.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Straight from the restart and Poynter is denied.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Price does well to set up Poynter but fired over off balance.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
115 minutes played and the diminutive goalkeeper (my MOTM) somehow tips over Price's effort. Another Whitegrove shot cleared from corner.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Yet another Whitegrove effort sails wide. They deserve to have won but two errors have cost them.
Still 2-2 with two minutes left.— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
FT after extra time:
Whitegrove 2-2 P&IC United.
Now the lottery of penalties.— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
First penalty will be P&IC United taking it.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
MISS. Straight down the middle and Woodley saves it well.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
GOAL. Poynter goes right and scores. 1-0 Whitegrove
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
MISS. Second P&IC penalty is central and Woodley saves again.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
GOAL. Price goes left and low to put Whitegrove 2-0 up after two penalties each.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
GOAL. Keeper smashes it high and in.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
MISS. Kilmartin's penalty is at the keeper. 2-1 Whitegrove after three each.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
GOAL. Goal for P&IC low right
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
GOAL. Jackson-Sankey smashes it in.
3-2 Whitegrove after four each.— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
GOAL. In off the left hand post.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Tippett steps up to win it
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
GOAL. Low and left and Tippett scores as Whitegrove win 4-3 on penalties. The trophy is coming back to Bracknell.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
Thanks to the Bracknell Town & District Sunday League and the @BerksBucksFA for having me as a guest today. Much appreciated.
— Football in Berkshire (@fiberkshire) April 17, 2016
