Swanage reach Dorset Premier League Cup semi-finals

The Swans secured their place in the semi-finals of the Dorset Premier League Cup, after getting the worst possible start, with their hosts racing to a 3-0 lead inside 20 minutes.

Goals from Yeboah, Demira and ex-Swan Nixon put the home side in the driving seat at the break, as Swanage struggled to create many chances in the first period.

Hamworthy keeper produced a brilliant save to deny Paul Best and Kelson Pollard was lively for the visitors, but they were unable to find the back of the net before the interval.

But the second half was a different story.

Swanage brought on Josh Reavenall-Nuete at the break and he made a difference with his physical presence.

The visitors began to create chances, and they were given a boost when Demira was sent off, reducing the home side to ten men.

Lewis Sullivan got Swanage’s comeback underway, scoring from close range on 54 minutes, before Stephen Pryor directed his header to Reavenall-Nuete, who kneed the ball over the line for the Swans’ second.

Taylor Hibbs in the Swanage net saved well to keep the game at 3-2, with Gundogdu’s goal-bound header kept out at the other end.

But Swanage too were reduced to ten men, as Cody Moore saw red for a second bookable offence.

The drama of the game unfolded in the final three minutes, as Reavenall-Nuete’s superb ball across the box was slotted home by Albie Turner to level the game at 3-3.

The Swans were given a penalty in controversial circumstances in the final minute, with the hosts reduced to nine men with a red card, as well as two sin-bins.

Charlie Dyke saw his spot kick saved by Bartlett, but the keeper could do nothing about Dyke stroking home the rebound to complete the comeback.

Swans boss Craig Adams said after the final whistle: “3-0 down at half time, nowhere near our usual standards. The second half fightback wasn't bad though.

“The lads stuck at it and deserve to be in the next round.”