Sutton come out on top in competitive charity game.
Following the reintroduction of the Sutton Coldfield Charity Cup last season, this year’s pre-season meeting between Sutton Town and Romulus was in aid of the John Taylor Memorial Hospice.
An even first half saw few clear-cut chances for either side. Long range efforts from Quiggin and Bellingham proved to be the best chances for Sutton, whilst a free kick for Romulus forced Niall Cooper into his only save of the half.
The second half saw Romulus emerge the better of the two sides, putting pressure on the Sutton Town defence. However, it was Sutton who found the breakthrough with fifteen minutes to go, as Mark Bellingham found himself through on goal and was brought down in the box. Craig Marshall converted the spot kick to take his goal tally for the pre-season to four and give the Royals the lead.
Romulus pressed for the equaliser during the last fifteen, and had a goal ruled out for offside, but Sutton held on to win the match. With just ten days to go before the start of the season, this was a promising display from both sides.
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