Dinnington Town ease through to the next round of the Buckingham Insurance League Challenge Cup with a 5-0 away win against Bottesford Town Development.
The opening act of this latest away day victory saw new signing Ben Bertram steal the limelight. Bertram, marking his debut with a flourish, fired the visitors into a 29th minute lead.
Both sides pressed as the half went on but the first half finished with Dinnington Town holding a slender but deserved 1-0 lead.
Emerging from half time, Dinnington Town wasted no time in turning up the pressure. Justin Circuit, a key figure in their tactical play, doubled the lead just two minutes into the second half, sending a clear signal of the away side's intent to dominate. Circuit's goal not only bolstered Dinnington Town's confidence but also rattled Bottesford Town Development's squad, who struggled to regain their footing.
The 68th minute marked another celebratory moment, as Bertram, the man of the hour, notched his second goal. His debut brace, a display of skill and precision, extended Dinnington Town's lead to an imposing 3-0. Bertram's performance undoubtedly marked him as a player to watch this season, adding depth and firepower to Dinnington Town's already formidable lineup.
Kyle Skeldon then stepped into the spotlight with what could only be described as a moment of sheer brilliance. His 25-yard screamer in the 78th minute was a thing of beauty, etching his name into the memories of those present.
As the match neared its conclusion, Nathan Jessop added the final flourish in the 88th minute, rounding off the scoring and cementing Dinnington Town's dominant performance with a well-deserved 5-0 victory, which sends them through to the next round of the cup.
Dinnington Town are next in action away on Tuesday, 14th November, against Stocksbridge Park Steels in the Sheffield and Hallamshire FA County Cup. Kick-off is at 7:45pm.