Cup Results
The Football Association Sunday Cup Final
27/06/10 11:14
sponsored By Carlsberg
Annfield Liverpool
Sunday 25th April 2010 Kick Off 2-00pm
Magnet Tavern v Hetton Lyons Cricket Club
Attendance 875
Referee Mr Darren Deadman
Hetton Lyons made history as they became the first team to win The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup three times with a 4-2 win over Magnet Tavern at Anfield Sunday April 25th Annfield the Home of Liverpool Fc the FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup Final Durham Sunday League Side Hetton Lyons Cricket Club v Magnet Tavern from the Spalding Sunday League TeamsHetton Lyons Cricket Club Keith Finch,Kallum Griffiths, Chris Mason, Lewis Dodds,Leon Ryan Captain, Stephen Capper, Craig Ruddy, Daniel Moore, Gavin Cogdon,Anthony Peacock, Michael Rae. Subs Warren Byrne, Jason Ainsley, Calvin Smith, Chris Lawther, Simon Bishop. White Shirts Black Shorts Magnet Tavern Rob Murray, Mitch Griffiths, Mark Coulson, Westley Lewis, Ben Brown Captain, Will Fordham, Laszio Lovas, Paul Goodhand,Miles Hunter, Josh Sozzo, Ashley Fuller. Subs: Luigi Rocco, Adam Brown, Chris Johnson, Jason King, Matt Kennedy. Orange Shirts and White Shorts.
The Big Surprise in the Magnet Tavern Team selection was the Non appearance of former Leicester and Aston Villa striker Julian Joachim. Magnet Tavern manager John Chand "It would be strange for him if he makes The Final, especially as Julian has played at Wembley for Villa.
But I have to pick a team from a squad of players, and Julian is one of the players in contention," claimed Chand.Joachim, who Aston Villa signed in a £1.6 million deal in 1996, has over 100 League goals to his name and Scored Two Goals for the Tavern in the 3-1 quarter-final win over Lebeq Tavern Courage. Both Sides Took the Field at 1-50 pm it was slightly overcast but very warm the Annfield pa System blasting out Music to keep the Crowd happy, The Fans from Both Sides were sitting in the Famous Kop end, both Giving the Teams a Noisy welcome on the Field. The Teams lined up in front of the Main stand and were introduce to Mr Peter Clayton The Chairman of the FA Sunday Cup Committee.The Game Started with Hetton Kicking towards the Famous Kop end. Hetton were quickly into the Game, Ruddy breaking down the Left wing, the cross brought a save out of the Magnet Keeper Murray. The Hetton Supporters in the Kop End exploded into Life in the 4th Min Gavin Cogdon was fed the ball on the right wing from a Throw Inn he ran along the Bye Line evading a Tackle from Magnet defender Coulson and somehow fired the Ball between Magnet Keeper Murray and the Post to put Hetton 1-0 Up. Magnet restarted the Game looking to level the scores, they put the Hetton Defence under pressure Sozzo forcing Hetton
Keeper Finch to make a Great save, but in the 9th Minute the scores were level at 1-1 with the Tavern Supporters now celebrating in the Kop end Westley Lewis Cut Inside found Ashley Fuller unmarked he gets to the Hetton Bye line pulls the Ball back into the crowed Box for Josh Sozzo to fire past Hetton Keeper Finch. The scores level at 1-1 with only 10 Mins on the clock. The Game wide open as both sides look to take the lead. On 20 Mins the Magnet Keeper Murray make a Great save from Hetton Forward Cogdon, minutes later Hetton Forward Peacock hit the Bottom of the Post .The game flowed form end to end with Magnet Forward Fuller should have done better on 28 mins as his toe poke was wide of the Hetton post.The Hetton Supporters in Full Voice as Hetton went Close in the 35 Min Cogdons Fierce Volley flies into the side Netting. 5 Mins later Ruddy fires wide from 30 Yards .Hetton were not having it all their way as Magnet Forward Hunter fires from 20 Yds Hetton keeper luckily pushes the effort against the post and safely collects the rebound. The First Change
of the game on 43 Mins sees Magnet Forward Sozzo replaced by Chris Johnson , Sozzo feeling an earlier Injury and unable to continue. The Referee Mr Deadman blows the whistle to bring to an end a very exciting First Half of Football ending at 1-1.Hetton Start the Second Half on fire within 2 Mins Both Ruddy and Cogdon force the Magnet Keeper to make very good saves, Hetton Manager Bradley Groves changed to formation for the second Half with Peacock playing a Lot further forward. On 50 Minutes Peacock latches on to an excellent through ball from Cogdon, but Magnet Keeper Murray makes a Point Blank save.Hettons Pressure paid of in the 55 min corner from the right by Capper found Rea , man-of-the-match Rae kept his cool to fire Hetton into the Lead. Magnet Hit back Goodhands Shot is Blocked By Hetton Keeper Finch on 57 Mins.On 59 Minutes Hetton Go further Ahead Cogdon fires at Magnet Keeper Murray who parries the ball into the path of the oncoming Rae who fires the ball into the net to make it 3-1 to Hetton. Magnet make a substitution in the 63 rd Min when Ashley Fuller was replaced By Matt Kennedy, Hetton Forward Curls the Ball over the Magnet Cross bar on 70 Mins with magnet Keeper Murray well beaten. Magnet looked to pull a goal back 3mins later Goodhand fires from inside the Box hits a Hetton defender Massive appeals for Handball but Referee Deadman waves play on.Hetton were now on top and had a Great chance in the 72min Rae received a Pass from Peacock but Fired wide. Magnet Use their last Substitute when Lovas was Carried from the Field injured, Luigi Rocco the replacement.Hetton also make their first change when Man Of the match Rae was replaced By Chris Lawther and Calvin Smith replaced the hard working Ruddy. Magnet were reduced to 10 Men when a Stretcher was called for Brown as Magnet had used all their Substitutes they were to play the game out with 10 Men.Hetton started to play Possession football to run the clock down, they made another substitution in the 84 Min Cogdon was replaced by Warren Byrne, Hetton were given a shock the battling 10 men gained a Corner on 89 Mins the ball was punched out to full back Mark Coulson who fired an unstoppable Volley from some 20 Yds into the Top Corner Magnet wiould not Give Up , now 3-2 to Hetton the Fourth Official Holds Up the Board to show 4 Mins of added time, Magnet Pushed forward looking to level the scores, from a Magnet Free Kick the ball was cleared Sub Chris Lawther breaks away and a one on one with the Magnet Keeper Fires the ball into the Bottom of the Net to make it 4-2 to Hetton.Minutes later the Ref Blew for Time, the Hetton Supporters in the Kop end who had sung their hearts out during the game were dancing and singing.Hetton were presented with the Trophy by Mr Peter Clayton Hetton’s third Football Association Sunday Cup Final triumph, this shows of their formidable pedigree in the competition in recent years. They were winners of the competition in 2006 and 2008, while last year they were knocked out by Scots Grey, the eventual winners. The premier Sunday Cup competition the Final gave the players the chance to emulate some of the world’s most famous names who have played at Anfield.The Hetton Supporters some 500 sang their Hearts out throughout the Game, the songs carrying around Annfield, the Hetton players once Given the Trophy stood in front of the Kop to show their magnificent Support the FA Sunday Cup Trophy..
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club from the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League made history as they became the first team to win The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup three times with a 4-2 win over Magnet Tavern at Anfield. Before the Game Hetton Lyons manager Bradley Groves was looking forward to visiting Anfield “We are really looking forward to The Final and the possibility of becoming the first club to win The FA Sunday Cup on three occasions," "This achievement is the focus for all the players and management alike and would be another milestone for the club . At the moment, we have had a superb season, playing well in the Durham Sunday Football League our competitions again without any defeats’’. Groves added” The FA Sunday Cup is the most prestigious cup to compete for in Sunday football and a real challenge for any team in England to win. A final venue at Liverpool’s Anfield, with all of its history, is a huge draw for any club or player to strive for and it is a tribute to our players and management team for all of their endeavours for us to reach The Final for the third time in five years."
Hetton Lyons skipper Leon Ryan is looking to make history this weekend in the first part of a unique double this season. The Durham Sunday Football League outfit are aiming to become the first team to win The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup for the third time at Anfield and Ryan is the only player remaining from all three campaigns. But it doesn’t end there for the former Durham City man. For the second season running, he’s also preparing for his club duties on a Saturday, as his Whitley Bay team are readying themselves for a defence of their FA Carlsberg Vase crown. Ryan was part of the Bay side that lifted The Vase a year ago, and at Wembley in a fortnight he’s set to lead the Northern League club out under the Arch against Wroxham. But before that, he’s focused on Hetton Lyons as they face Magnet Tavern at the home of Liverpool FC. “I’ve played in two Sunday Cup Finals before, but this one will be extra-special as I’ll be captain,” said Ryan. “I’m really looking forward to it; this will hopefully be a great weekend for the club.” The Skill training Northern League champions Spennymoor Town providing many of the players for the Successful Lyons with three from Shildon and Ryan from Whitley Bay. After success in The FA Sunday Cup in 2006 and 2008, the club now know they will become record winners if they can get the better of Magnet, and may also decide to call time on their club. “This could potentially be our last year, we want to go out on a high and be the only team to have won The Sunday Cup three times,” revealed Ryan. “I’m the only one remaining from the previous two Cup wins so it would be great to be the only person to win The Sunday Cup three times.” And though he tries to keep his Whitley Bay allegiances out of his Sunday football, Ryan can’t avoid his Saturday League rivals. Whitley Bay can potentially finish second in their league, but won’t be able to overhaul Spennymoor. “Our manager’s made it his ambition to be the only side out in the front with three wins, and if we can do that, I’m sure it’ll be a good time to call it a day.”
Magnet Tavern manager John Chand is hoping his side can tame favourites Hetton LyonsThe Final could see the star in Tavern's ranks - former Leicester and Aston Villa striker Julian Joachim - make a surprise return to Anfield for the Boston club.Almost ten years after narrowly missing out on FA Cup glory in Villa's 1-0 loss to Chelsea in the 2000 Final, Joachim could lift the Sunday Cup, if his side can overcome two-time winners Hetton Lyons.
But despite his Premier League pedigree, Magnet boss Chand has warned that, although it would be an intriguing prospect were he to make an appearance, not even Joachim is assured of a starting place on Sunday."It would be strange for him if he makes The Final, especially as Julian has played at Wembley for Villa. But I have to pick a team from a squad of players, and Julian is one of the players in contention," claimed Chand.Joachim, who Villa signed in a £1.6 million deal in 1996, has over 100 League goals to his name and bagged a brace in the 3-1 quarter-final win over Lebeq Tavern Courage. But it has been the former Premier League player's attitude that his impressed Chand most."Julian goes about his business quietly, and shuns the limelight really, but I wouldn't say he is the most important player in the team," he added. "He is a member of the squad. He as started the last two or three rounds, played well and scored some important goals."And it will be goals that Chand will need if his side are to prevent the Lyons from lifting a record-breaking third trophy in five years."From what we know and from what we have seen of Hetton Lyons, coming out and defending for 90 minutes is just not going to happen. They'll pick you off and they'll punish you," admitted Chand."It is a massive ask for us and I've got nothing but admiration for what Bradley Groves and Hetton Lyons have done," he added.But Chand, whose squad includes a number of Liverpool fans, knows his players are up for the challenge, and is confident of causing an upset."It really is a massive achievement for the lads and we are all looking forward to it. After the Semi-Final, it is something the players have not stopped thinking about."We are confident we have put a side together capable of challenging anyone and we will not be in awe of them."
The tone was set for an end-to-end game with three goals inside the first ten minutes. Gavin Cogden put Hetton ahead before Josh Sozo equalised for Magnet. Rae then struck and then added another after the break to give his side a two-goal lead but Mark Coulson pulled a goal back for Magnet with a stunning strike in the 89th minute. As Magnet pushed for an unlikely equaliser, Chris Lowther sealed an historic victory for Bradley Groves’ side.
Hetton’s unprecedented third Sunday Cup Final triumph adds to their formidable pedigree in the competition in recent years. They won the competition in 2006 and 2008, while last year they were knocked out by Scots Grey, the eventual winners. The premier competition in Sunday football, this year’s Final gave the players the chance to emulate some of the world’s most famous names who have played at Anfield.The game certainly started at an electric pace as the 22 players buzzed around the pitch with adrenaline and snapped into tackles. The flow of the game was also aided by the attacking attitude of both sides, with Magnet winger Ashley Fuller a constant threat to the tournament favourites.Magnet were determined to end Hetton’s bid for history, but that always looked a difficult task after Cogden’s goal within moments of the opening whistle. However, Sozo responded almost immediately and by the end of a crazy first ten minutes, Hetton had taken the lead through Rae’s first of the afternoon. The match barely settled after a frantic opening but spectators were made to wait until after half-time for the next goal, when man-of-the-match Rae kept his cool to score his second and Hetton’s third. Magnet were dealt a blow when Fuller was withdrawn early in the second-half due to injury, and their luck turned for the worse as they were forced to play the closing minutes with ten men due to injuries and the use of all three of their substitutions.~Yet they would not give up, and Couldon struck a rocket into the top corner with his left foot just a minute from time to give Magnet hope.As they committed men forward, Hetton broke and Chris Lowther neatly tucked away the clinching goal to ease Hetton nerves and ensure their day in history
Annfield Liverpool
Sunday 25th April 2010 Kick Off 2-00pm
Magnet Tavern v Hetton Lyons Cricket Club
Attendance 875
Referee Mr Darren Deadman
Hetton Lyons made history as they became the first team to win The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup three times with a 4-2 win over Magnet Tavern at Anfield Sunday April 25th Annfield the Home of Liverpool Fc the FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup Final Durham Sunday League Side Hetton Lyons Cricket Club v Magnet Tavern from the Spalding Sunday League TeamsHetton Lyons Cricket Club Keith Finch,Kallum Griffiths, Chris Mason, Lewis Dodds,Leon Ryan Captain, Stephen Capper, Craig Ruddy, Daniel Moore, Gavin Cogdon,Anthony Peacock, Michael Rae. Subs Warren Byrne, Jason Ainsley, Calvin Smith, Chris Lawther, Simon Bishop. White Shirts Black Shorts Magnet Tavern Rob Murray, Mitch Griffiths, Mark Coulson, Westley Lewis, Ben Brown Captain, Will Fordham, Laszio Lovas, Paul Goodhand,Miles Hunter, Josh Sozzo, Ashley Fuller. Subs: Luigi Rocco, Adam Brown, Chris Johnson, Jason King, Matt Kennedy. Orange Shirts and White Shorts.
The Big Surprise in the Magnet Tavern Team selection was the Non appearance of former Leicester and Aston Villa striker Julian Joachim. Magnet Tavern manager John Chand "It would be strange for him if he makes The Final, especially as Julian has played at Wembley for Villa.
But I have to pick a team from a squad of players, and Julian is one of the players in contention," claimed Chand.Joachim, who Aston Villa signed in a £1.6 million deal in 1996, has over 100 League goals to his name and Scored Two Goals for the Tavern in the 3-1 quarter-final win over Lebeq Tavern Courage. Both Sides Took the Field at 1-50 pm it was slightly overcast but very warm the Annfield pa System blasting out Music to keep the Crowd happy, The Fans from Both Sides were sitting in the Famous Kop end, both Giving the Teams a Noisy welcome on the Field. The Teams lined up in front of the Main stand and were introduce to Mr Peter Clayton The Chairman of the FA Sunday Cup Committee.The Game Started with Hetton Kicking towards the Famous Kop end. Hetton were quickly into the Game, Ruddy breaking down the Left wing, the cross brought a save out of the Magnet Keeper Murray. The Hetton Supporters in the Kop End exploded into Life in the 4th Min Gavin Cogdon was fed the ball on the right wing from a Throw Inn he ran along the Bye Line evading a Tackle from Magnet defender Coulson and somehow fired the Ball between Magnet Keeper Murray and the Post to put Hetton 1-0 Up. Magnet restarted the Game looking to level the scores, they put the Hetton Defence under pressure Sozzo forcing Hetton
Keeper Finch to make a Great save, but in the 9th Minute the scores were level at 1-1 with the Tavern Supporters now celebrating in the Kop end Westley Lewis Cut Inside found Ashley Fuller unmarked he gets to the Hetton Bye line pulls the Ball back into the crowed Box for Josh Sozzo to fire past Hetton Keeper Finch. The scores level at 1-1 with only 10 Mins on the clock. The Game wide open as both sides look to take the lead. On 20 Mins the Magnet Keeper Murray make a Great save from Hetton Forward Cogdon, minutes later Hetton Forward Peacock hit the Bottom of the Post .The game flowed form end to end with Magnet Forward Fuller should have done better on 28 mins as his toe poke was wide of the Hetton post.The Hetton Supporters in Full Voice as Hetton went Close in the 35 Min Cogdons Fierce Volley flies into the side Netting. 5 Mins later Ruddy fires wide from 30 Yards .Hetton were not having it all their way as Magnet Forward Hunter fires from 20 Yds Hetton keeper luckily pushes the effort against the post and safely collects the rebound. The First Change
of the game on 43 Mins sees Magnet Forward Sozzo replaced by Chris Johnson , Sozzo feeling an earlier Injury and unable to continue. The Referee Mr Deadman blows the whistle to bring to an end a very exciting First Half of Football ending at 1-1.Hetton Start the Second Half on fire within 2 Mins Both Ruddy and Cogdon force the Magnet Keeper to make very good saves, Hetton Manager Bradley Groves changed to formation for the second Half with Peacock playing a Lot further forward. On 50 Minutes Peacock latches on to an excellent through ball from Cogdon, but Magnet Keeper Murray makes a Point Blank save.Hettons Pressure paid of in the 55 min corner from the right by Capper found Rea , man-of-the-match Rae kept his cool to fire Hetton into the Lead. Magnet Hit back Goodhands Shot is Blocked By Hetton Keeper Finch on 57 Mins.On 59 Minutes Hetton Go further Ahead Cogdon fires at Magnet Keeper Murray who parries the ball into the path of the oncoming Rae who fires the ball into the net to make it 3-1 to Hetton. Magnet make a substitution in the 63 rd Min when Ashley Fuller was replaced By Matt Kennedy, Hetton Forward Curls the Ball over the Magnet Cross bar on 70 Mins with magnet Keeper Murray well beaten. Magnet looked to pull a goal back 3mins later Goodhand fires from inside the Box hits a Hetton defender Massive appeals for Handball but Referee Deadman waves play on.Hetton were now on top and had a Great chance in the 72min Rae received a Pass from Peacock but Fired wide. Magnet Use their last Substitute when Lovas was Carried from the Field injured, Luigi Rocco the replacement.Hetton also make their first change when Man Of the match Rae was replaced By Chris Lawther and Calvin Smith replaced the hard working Ruddy. Magnet were reduced to 10 Men when a Stretcher was called for Brown as Magnet had used all their Substitutes they were to play the game out with 10 Men.Hetton started to play Possession football to run the clock down, they made another substitution in the 84 Min Cogdon was replaced by Warren Byrne, Hetton were given a shock the battling 10 men gained a Corner on 89 Mins the ball was punched out to full back Mark Coulson who fired an unstoppable Volley from some 20 Yds into the Top Corner Magnet wiould not Give Up , now 3-2 to Hetton the Fourth Official Holds Up the Board to show 4 Mins of added time, Magnet Pushed forward looking to level the scores, from a Magnet Free Kick the ball was cleared Sub Chris Lawther breaks away and a one on one with the Magnet Keeper Fires the ball into the Bottom of the Net to make it 4-2 to Hetton.Minutes later the Ref Blew for Time, the Hetton Supporters in the Kop end who had sung their hearts out during the game were dancing and singing.Hetton were presented with the Trophy by Mr Peter Clayton Hetton’s third Football Association Sunday Cup Final triumph, this shows of their formidable pedigree in the competition in recent years. They were winners of the competition in 2006 and 2008, while last year they were knocked out by Scots Grey, the eventual winners. The premier Sunday Cup competition the Final gave the players the chance to emulate some of the world’s most famous names who have played at Anfield.The Hetton Supporters some 500 sang their Hearts out throughout the Game, the songs carrying around Annfield, the Hetton players once Given the Trophy stood in front of the Kop to show their magnificent Support the FA Sunday Cup Trophy..
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club from the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League made history as they became the first team to win The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup three times with a 4-2 win over Magnet Tavern at Anfield. Before the Game Hetton Lyons manager Bradley Groves was looking forward to visiting Anfield “We are really looking forward to The Final and the possibility of becoming the first club to win The FA Sunday Cup on three occasions," "This achievement is the focus for all the players and management alike and would be another milestone for the club . At the moment, we have had a superb season, playing well in the Durham Sunday Football League our competitions again without any defeats’’. Groves added” The FA Sunday Cup is the most prestigious cup to compete for in Sunday football and a real challenge for any team in England to win. A final venue at Liverpool’s Anfield, with all of its history, is a huge draw for any club or player to strive for and it is a tribute to our players and management team for all of their endeavours for us to reach The Final for the third time in five years."
Hetton Lyons skipper Leon Ryan is looking to make history this weekend in the first part of a unique double this season. The Durham Sunday Football League outfit are aiming to become the first team to win The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup for the third time at Anfield and Ryan is the only player remaining from all three campaigns. But it doesn’t end there for the former Durham City man. For the second season running, he’s also preparing for his club duties on a Saturday, as his Whitley Bay team are readying themselves for a defence of their FA Carlsberg Vase crown. Ryan was part of the Bay side that lifted The Vase a year ago, and at Wembley in a fortnight he’s set to lead the Northern League club out under the Arch against Wroxham. But before that, he’s focused on Hetton Lyons as they face Magnet Tavern at the home of Liverpool FC. “I’ve played in two Sunday Cup Finals before, but this one will be extra-special as I’ll be captain,” said Ryan. “I’m really looking forward to it; this will hopefully be a great weekend for the club.” The Skill training Northern League champions Spennymoor Town providing many of the players for the Successful Lyons with three from Shildon and Ryan from Whitley Bay. After success in The FA Sunday Cup in 2006 and 2008, the club now know they will become record winners if they can get the better of Magnet, and may also decide to call time on their club. “This could potentially be our last year, we want to go out on a high and be the only team to have won The Sunday Cup three times,” revealed Ryan. “I’m the only one remaining from the previous two Cup wins so it would be great to be the only person to win The Sunday Cup three times.” And though he tries to keep his Whitley Bay allegiances out of his Sunday football, Ryan can’t avoid his Saturday League rivals. Whitley Bay can potentially finish second in their league, but won’t be able to overhaul Spennymoor. “Our manager’s made it his ambition to be the only side out in the front with three wins, and if we can do that, I’m sure it’ll be a good time to call it a day.”
Magnet Tavern manager John Chand is hoping his side can tame favourites Hetton LyonsThe Final could see the star in Tavern's ranks - former Leicester and Aston Villa striker Julian Joachim - make a surprise return to Anfield for the Boston club.Almost ten years after narrowly missing out on FA Cup glory in Villa's 1-0 loss to Chelsea in the 2000 Final, Joachim could lift the Sunday Cup, if his side can overcome two-time winners Hetton Lyons.
But despite his Premier League pedigree, Magnet boss Chand has warned that, although it would be an intriguing prospect were he to make an appearance, not even Joachim is assured of a starting place on Sunday."It would be strange for him if he makes The Final, especially as Julian has played at Wembley for Villa. But I have to pick a team from a squad of players, and Julian is one of the players in contention," claimed Chand.Joachim, who Villa signed in a £1.6 million deal in 1996, has over 100 League goals to his name and bagged a brace in the 3-1 quarter-final win over Lebeq Tavern Courage. But it has been the former Premier League player's attitude that his impressed Chand most."Julian goes about his business quietly, and shuns the limelight really, but I wouldn't say he is the most important player in the team," he added. "He is a member of the squad. He as started the last two or three rounds, played well and scored some important goals."And it will be goals that Chand will need if his side are to prevent the Lyons from lifting a record-breaking third trophy in five years."From what we know and from what we have seen of Hetton Lyons, coming out and defending for 90 minutes is just not going to happen. They'll pick you off and they'll punish you," admitted Chand."It is a massive ask for us and I've got nothing but admiration for what Bradley Groves and Hetton Lyons have done," he added.But Chand, whose squad includes a number of Liverpool fans, knows his players are up for the challenge, and is confident of causing an upset."It really is a massive achievement for the lads and we are all looking forward to it. After the Semi-Final, it is something the players have not stopped thinking about."We are confident we have put a side together capable of challenging anyone and we will not be in awe of them."
The tone was set for an end-to-end game with three goals inside the first ten minutes. Gavin Cogden put Hetton ahead before Josh Sozo equalised for Magnet. Rae then struck and then added another after the break to give his side a two-goal lead but Mark Coulson pulled a goal back for Magnet with a stunning strike in the 89th minute. As Magnet pushed for an unlikely equaliser, Chris Lowther sealed an historic victory for Bradley Groves’ side.
Hetton’s unprecedented third Sunday Cup Final triumph adds to their formidable pedigree in the competition in recent years. They won the competition in 2006 and 2008, while last year they were knocked out by Scots Grey, the eventual winners. The premier competition in Sunday football, this year’s Final gave the players the chance to emulate some of the world’s most famous names who have played at Anfield.The game certainly started at an electric pace as the 22 players buzzed around the pitch with adrenaline and snapped into tackles. The flow of the game was also aided by the attacking attitude of both sides, with Magnet winger Ashley Fuller a constant threat to the tournament favourites.Magnet were determined to end Hetton’s bid for history, but that always looked a difficult task after Cogden’s goal within moments of the opening whistle. However, Sozo responded almost immediately and by the end of a crazy first ten minutes, Hetton had taken the lead through Rae’s first of the afternoon. The match barely settled after a frantic opening but spectators were made to wait until after half-time for the next goal, when man-of-the-match Rae kept his cool to score his second and Hetton’s third. Magnet were dealt a blow when Fuller was withdrawn early in the second-half due to injury, and their luck turned for the worse as they were forced to play the closing minutes with ten men due to injuries and the use of all three of their substitutions.~Yet they would not give up, and Couldon struck a rocket into the top corner with his left foot just a minute from time to give Magnet hope.As they committed men forward, Hetton broke and Chris Lowther neatly tucked away the clinching goal to ease Hetton nerves and ensure their day in history