Devon Senior Cup
Sidmouth 20
Okehampton 28
OKEHAMPTON'S first half performance laid the platform for this cup win, that sets up a home game against Torquay on Saturday February 20.
A potential banana skin disappeared when the visitors' aggressive and intimidating start sealed the outcome of the tie.
In this period all units operated to potential, though the midfield stood out. Their fine defensive work created tries for two of them — Vick and Curtis.
Sidmouth, trying to escape from the stranglehold, had moves break down and the tries came on the follow up.
The pick of the tries was one from Sage made by Vick with assistance from the excellent Mugliston. Searle converted all three.
Sidmouth's response was a penalty and an interception converted try courtesy of Cook.
The second period saw Okes lose concentration and commitment, which allowed Sidmouth two tries.
Mason then sealed the game with a deserved try following Alford stealing a lineout in Oke's own 22. Searle capped a solid performance with his fourth conversion.
Wellington will receive a warm welcome on Saturday with Okes out for revenge following the away encounter.
If Okes produce a performance similar to the first half at Sidmouth the welcome will be more hostile than warm.