“Well done wee Bears” – A lot of Gers fans were pleased to see their youth side beat the senior Berwick Rangers side 2-1 in the Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer Cup.
The Rangers Colts took an early two-goal lead thanks to a penalty from Dapo Mbeude, and a crisp finish from Josh McPake – to put Graeme Murty’s side into a comfortable position.
Berwick pulled one back with 20 minutes to go – when Kieran Wright in the Rangers goal failed to deal with a cross, and Dan Purves bundled the ball home.
The Colts though hung on – and they will now face Stranraer in the next round of the competition.
This was a good test for Murty’s side playing against a senior team – and they can take positives from their performance.
These Rangers fans are certainly pleased to see the youth team performing well.
See the best of the reaction below.
FULL-TIME: Berwick Rangers 1-2 Rangers Colts
Two first-half goals from Rangers see them progress to the second round of the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cup. pic.twitter.com/qHXhLdQ9th
— Rangers B & Academy (@RFC_Youth) August 6, 2019
Well done Colts 👏👊🏻
— Four Lads Had A Dream (@4ladshadadream) August 6, 2019
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That’s great. Well done boys
— Andrew Weir (@a_weir) August 6, 2019
Great result. 👍👍👍
— Thomas Ross (@coopotb72) August 6, 2019
These Gers fans are just happy to see the team winning – and they were quick to heap praise on the young lads who are currently representing the Colts.
Good result for the Colts, these games are invaluable for their development up against experienced men. Onto the next game 💪🏼
— Dougie (@CF3Loyal) August 6, 2019
Great result for the young teds…. superb 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Lewis Reeves (@LewisR2010) August 6, 2019
Others, meanwhile, see these games as important for their development as footballers. Playing these young lads against senior players will undoubtedly help their growth as players.
