Cobras, who I was impressed with when I saw them beat Gresley in the Derbyshire Divisional Cup final, have had a great season. They already had a cup and league title under their belts and this game gave them the chance of winning their third piece of silverware.
It was a fairly even game with Melbourne, all in blue, starting the more brightly. Cobras, in their vivid lime away shirts, finished the game stronger however, and this was decisive.
Dynamo took the lead mid-way through the first half. Cobras were unable to clear their lines and the ball fell to the unmarked number 8 on the edge of the D. As the ball came down, over the striker's shoulder, he unleashed a hooked lobbed shot beyond the reach of the 'keepers left hand.
Cobras had chances to level in the remainder of the first-half but it stayed 1:0 until ten minutes into the second half. Following some good work down the right an accurate cross from the angle of the 18 yard box picked out the number 6, 6 yards out at the far post, and with a lovely controlled header the ball was guided past the keeper's right hand.
Cobras spurned their chances to win it in normal time and it took until stoppage time in extra time for the game to be decided. The Dynamo 'keeper, under pressure, could only flap away a clearance and the ball fell to Cobra's number 7, 19 yards out, right of centre. A right footed shot across the 'keeper, to his right, found the back of the net and scenes of wild celebrations ensued.
The quality of football was a great advertisement for the Midlands Regional Alliance and I am sure it won't be too long until we see a team representing Castle Donington back at Step 7 level or higher again.
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