Monday 6 January 2014

KIEFFER AND BEN'S EXCELLENT FA CUP ADVENTURE

The FA Cup 3rd round weekend of 2014 proved to be a memorable one for Yeovil Town striker Kieffer Moore and Plymouth Argyle defender Ben Purrington.

Both players were on the score sheet for their respective teams in what was their first taste of FA Cup action.

Moore, 21, came off the bench for the Glovers against Leyton Orient to replace James Hayter. He helped to cap an impressive display for Yeovil as he struck in the 90th minute after Hayter had bagged a brace and Joel Grant had also found the target.

Their victory, which ensures that the Glovers made it through to the fourth round of the cup for the first time in nine years, earned them an away tie against Premiership side Southampton.

The following day, Purrington- the nephew of former England Rugby international Richard Hill- secured a replay for Plymouth Argyle as he scored the Pilgrims' equaliser in their third round tie with Port Vale.

Goals from former Yeovil and Torquay striker Gavin Tomlin and Tom Pope gave Vale a two goal cushion before second half strikes from Glovers loanee Reuben Reid and Purrington ensured the two sides will meet again at Home Park on Tuesday week.

Should the Pilgrims come out on top in the replay, they will be hosting Brighton and Hove Albion in Round Four.