Close But No Cigar

Zephyr Rovers disappointingly bowed out of this seasons Division one semi-finals after a loss to lowly Harp Shooters. "We had the team to do the business but we didn't do it" said Zephyr Rovers Manager Steve Hall "we had a really off day with our shooting and I think about seven shots went narrowly over the bar". Hall said with so many players having missed chunks of the season, it was hardly surprising that Rovers had a disjointed look to them for the match. "We needed support for Matty and with John just having come back from overseas, and the likes of Pete Roberts still out injured, we just didn't have the usual spring in our step". Rovers were 5 - 2 down before a late come back which almost saw a draw rescued. "We would have got through with one more goal so that is how fine a point it is" said Hall "there was so little in it in the end and we went out on goal differential which is bitterly disappointing". Hall said all that was left for the season it seemed was character building. "I don't mind admitting I hate losing" said Hall "and this was gutting in the circustances".