It's going to be busy. I think they have made a mistake by making it £11.

Should be £10 make it easy for the person who is working on the turnstile.

I also think it will be a very big crowd,over 1000

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Belper have a massive game before the DSC semi-final. This Saturday they are home to playoff rivals Anstey Nomads. Both are currently on 51 points but Nomads have played 4 games less than Belper.

Ilkeston are home to Guiseley and both semi-finalists will hope to go into the Cup game on the back of a win. 


 

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Belper will no doubt feel they’re due a change of luck after conceding a last minute penalty goal against Anstey Nomads while Ilkeston will be lifted by victory over Guiseley. 
This DSC semi final really does look like being a cracker with both teams thinking they can win. Should be over a thousand in the ground making it a fantastic atmosphere under the lights. 
​These games don’t come around often so make sure you’re there.

 

DERBYSHIRE SENIOR CUP SEMI FINAL MATCH DAY

The Ragar Stadium will be bouncing tonight as Ilkeston and Belper meet in the Derbyshire Senior Cup semi final. Will Ilkeston’s seniority prevail or will Belper cause an upset? The result is on a knife edge, it could go either way. A touch of brilliance or an unfortunate mistake could bring joy or despair. 

There’s not much difference between the status of the teams as Belper are pushing for a promotion which would put them at the same level as Ilkeston. 
Ilkeston have struggled for consistency this season and are mid table so the Derbyshire Senior Cup is a chance to keep their season alive and win a trophy.
Will it be delight or despondency at the end of the game?

Large numbers of Ilkeston fans are expected to make the short journey to Belper and a crowd in excess of a thousand is expected.

Glossop play Mickleover in the other semi final for a place in the final at Pride Park. 






 

Ten minutes to kick off. 
Plenty of room in the ground
If its level after 90 mins - its straight to penalties

The teams are out.  Ilkeston in red.    Belper in yellow.
​Ilkeston are defending the church end.

We're off

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Chance for Bastos but he shoots wide. GOAL. Ilkeston.  Fox blasts in on the line.     0-1.     5 mins

Brandy is through but Preston pushes his shot past the post.  Free kick Ilkeston 30 yds out. Marshall has a go but it’s wide.      0-1.   15 mins

It’s an even game now. Kirby-Moore   shot blocked for a corner.  Belper defensive header goes just over and lands on the net. for another corner .   Big chance for Belper at the other end and the ball flies just wide.  
0-1       31 mins

Belper on top now.  Belper corner. Its headed off the line after Roberts can’t hold on to the ball.  It’s another corner. This time the header goes over bar
2 minutes added time 
Goal.   . equaliser for Belper.  It was coming      1-1       Wafula the scorer.

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Second half-  Off we go.....   All to play for

Carter is my best player tonight. He’s been excellent. Now can we build on Fox’s goals.        1-2.     57 mins

Belper player is sent off.           1-2.    67 mins