Hull SC showed real cup character against BOCA Seniors, recovering from two goals down before late strikes from Callum Bamforth and Paul Goldie sealed a dramatic victory.
Hull Sporting Club continued their cup journey with a dramatic 4-3 victory over BOCA Seniors at Pelican Park Playing Fields.
The visitors made the stronger start and opened the scoring in the 9th minute through Francis Ezebuiro, giving Hull SC an early test in their East Riding FA County Qualifying Cup second round tie.
BOCA Seniors doubled their advantage in the 27th minute through David Oni, leaving the Reds with work to do before half-time.
Hull SC found a way back into the contest in the 38th minute, with David Blake converting from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit and shift momentum before the break.
The second half brought a stronger response from Hull SC. Blake stepped up again in the 58th minute and converted his second penalty of the match, bringing the home side level and giving the Reds renewed belief.
BOCA Seniors struck again in the 76th minute through Emmanuel Oyeleye, but Hull SC refused to let the tie slip away.
Cup matches test your character, and today the players showed a lot of it. We went behind, stayed in the game, kept believing and found a way to win. To score twice late and progress shows real mentality from the group.
— Hull SC Manager
Callum Bamforth equalised in the 83rd minute, setting up a tense finish as the Reds pushed for a winner.
That decisive moment arrived in the 89th minute, with Paul Goldie finding the net late on to complete the comeback and send Hull SC into the next round.
It was a match that tested the squad’s character, patience and belief. After falling behind by two goals and then trailing again late in the second half, Hull SC showed resilience to keep fighting until the final whistle.
Blake’s composure from the spot, Bamforth’s late equaliser and Goldie’s dramatic winner underlined the strength of the group and delivered another important cup milestone for the club.
For Hull SC, it was another sign of progress and another important step forward in a season where the group continues to build confidence, standards and momentum.