Ricky Lawe scored as Hull Sporting Club secured a 2-0 semi-final victory over Selby Olympia to reach the East Riding FA County Qualifying Cup final.
Hull Sporting Club booked their place in the East Riding FA County Qualifying Cup final with a composed 2-0 victory over Selby Olympia at Pocklington Town.
The Reds approached the semi-final with focus and patience, knowing the importance of staying disciplined in a knockout fixture.
Hull SC found the breakthrough in the 18th minute through Ricky Lawe, who finished well to give the side an important first-half lead.
The goal gave Hull SC a platform to build from. With the advantage secured, the team stayed organised, managed the tempo and limited Selby Olympia’s opportunities to respond.
After the break, Hull SC continued to control the key moments of the match and kept pushing for a second goal to strengthen their position.
Cup semi-finals are about control, discipline and taking your moments. The players handled the occasion well, stayed focused throughout and earned the right to be in the final.
— Hull SC Manager
That second goal arrived in the 59th minute, when Ellis Cunningham turned the ball into his own net, giving Hull SC breathing room and moving the Reds closer to the final.
From there, Hull SC managed the closing stages with maturity. The team stayed compact, protected the clean sheet and saw out the result professionally.
Lawe’s opener proved the decisive attacking moment, while the second-half own goal gave Hull SC the cushion they needed to complete the job.
For Hull SC, it was a strong cup performance and an important milestone in the season, as the club secured its place in the final.