Moneyfields take on AFC Bournemouth’s youngsters in bid to reach first ever Hampshire Senior Cup final

Moneyfields host an attractive Hampshire Senior Cup semi-final against AFC Bournemouth under 21s on Tuesday at Dover Road (7.30pm).
Tyler Cordner, right, could feature for AFC Bournemouth in their Hampshire Senior Cup tie at Moneyfields. Picture: Ian HargreavesTyler Cordner, right, could feature for AFC Bournemouth in their Hampshire Senior Cup tie at Moneyfields. Picture: Ian Hargreaves
Tyler Cordner, right, could feature for AFC Bournemouth in their Hampshire Senior Cup tie at Moneyfields. Picture: Ian Hargreaves

The tie is held over from last season due to the pandemic, the hosts having already seen off Aldershot and Andover New Street to reach this stage.

Manager Dave Carter is expecting a tough game against a team full of young professionals.

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'Whatever team Bournemouth put out we know they will be well prepared,' he said.

'I expect them to be young and energetic with good quality.

'We are hoping to get a bit of insight from our ex-Bournemouth player Tom Dinsmore.

'This is the furthest our club has ever got in this competition and the aim now is to try and make the final.

'It is a bit surreal playing a cup semi-final so early in the season but it will be a good break from league action.

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'It is a game that we will be taking very seriously and will field a side capable of winning it.'

Carter will be hoping that striker Kieran Roberts can maintain his excellent start with the club.

Roberts, who played for higher tier Wimborne and Blackfield last season, has scored three goals in his last two games.

His physical presence up front alongside Steve Hutchings can cause the young Cherries players a few problems.

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The hosts are also boosted by the return of Connor Hoare from holiday and Tyler Giddings from injury.

Carter accepts his team need to improve defensively.

'We have scored in every game so far this season but are also still to keep a clean sheet,' he explained.

'I am looking for greater defensive solidity because, apart from that, we have been playing well.'

Moneys have conceded seven goals in four Southern League games, and 10 in three FA Cup ties - including a 6-2 loss to higher divisions Cray Wanderers.

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Shaun Cooper's young Cherries side reached the semi-final with wins over Basingstoke Town, Farnborough and Sholing, and are looking for a first win in the competition since 1989.

Former Hawks loanee Tyler Cordner could feature, along with a host of players who helped Weymouth to promotion via the National League South play-offs in the summer.

Goalkeeper Calum Ward, Brennan Camp, Shaun Hobson and Jaidon Anthony were all part of the Terras squad.

Anthony is a highly-rated striker who appeared for Bournemouth’s first team in a pre-season friendly against Benfica.

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He also struck twice in a recent 3-2 under-21 friendly win against Yeovil Town’s first team.

The winners of Tuesday’s tie will play either Southampton under-23s or Eastleigh in the final.

Moneyfields have a second cup semi-final to look forward to, against Fareham Town in the delayed 2019/20 Portsmouth Senior Cup.

The winners of that tie will face Baffins Milton Rovers or Horndean in the final.

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