A DEPLETED Ilminster side bowed out of the Somerset Senior Cup on January 3 despite a gutsy effort against Premier Division side Brislington Reserves.

The Blues were missing several key players including striker Mike Williams, Marty Sevin, and James Thompson, but held their own in the match for 70 minutes and were only denied a draw by two stunning long range strikes.

Final score Brislington 2, Ilminster Town 0.