Newbury were knocked out of the Berkshire Trophy Centre Senior Cup on penalties despite a battling effort against higher level opposition under the lights last Friday. After five previous attempts to play the game had been postponed, it was almost sixth time lucky for a spirited Newbury as Ben Wickens’ side held Thames Valley Premier League outfit Henley, who came into the game unbeaten in their last four, to a 2-2 draw before suffering a heartbreaking 7-6 penalty shootout defeat. The Division 1 side were rewarded for a bright start and took the lead after seven minutes when George Mowat’s cro…
