Melrose at the double as Sylvans reach semi-finals

EUAN MELROSE fired Sylvans into tomorrow’s semi-finals of the Guernsey FA Cup with a brace at Blanche Pierre Lane on Wednesday night.

By GP Sport

Published Mar 24, 2023

Euan Melrose taking a shot for Sylvans against St Martin's in the Guernsey FA Cup quarter-final at Blanche Pierre Lane where he scored both goals in a 2-0 win for the visitors. (Picture by Sophie Rabey, 31934621)

The Westerners’ quarter-final with St Martin’s was goalless at half-time before the visitors took the lead nine minutes into the second half when Melrose finished with a low strike after good work down the right.

He made the game safe shortly before full-time by converting a penalty after Freddie Walker was fouled at the end of a fine run into the box.

In yesterday’s draw, Sylvans were rewarded with a home semi-final against Priaulx League champions-elect Rovers at St Peter’s while Rangers will play North at the KGV in the other last-four tie.

Both games are due to kick off at 2pm tomorrow, weather permitting.