1-1 52 min Yates Cracking free kick Durrant no chance'

Tyrell on for Gamblenn

This performance was a big improvement on Saturday and with a stronger referee Ilkeston could have at least hung on till a penalty shot out! Matlock Town fielded a full strength side with ex Robins Mike Williams, Mark Newsham and Joe Doyle in their ranks.
Louis Rose put Ilkeston in front with an excellent lob over the keeper. The Robins went in at half time looking the better side. Matlock looked stronger after the break and they equalised with an unstoppable free kick from Cribley. Shortly after they took the lead through Yates despite an Ilkeston being man handled in the build up to the goal. Unfortunately the man in black was the only person in the ground who did not see the foul. Ilkeston fought hard to equalise and created several good chances the best of which fell to Morris who looked to lob the keeper when through on goal. The Matlock custodian was equal to the challenge and the Gladiators hung on to progress to the next round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup.
Overall there were many positives from this game and the Robins will be looking to build on this improvement in a six pointer away at Frickley!