Five star display for U13’s in Cup final
Banbridge Rangers played to a very high tempo and with two minutes on the clock, Jamie Berry opened the scoring with a tap in following a great run and cross from Tom Stannage. Shortly after this Adam Loughlin made it 2-0 following a goal-mouth scramble and then Tom Stannage scored his first goal to make it 3-0 with less than 15 minutes gone.
Armagh City came back into the game strongly and after a couple of near misses made it 3-1. Intense pressure from Armagh led to a couple of excellent saves from Matthew Hillis before half time.
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Hide AdThe second half started with Banbridge Rangers in full flow again looking to kill off the game.
Using his pace to great effect Tom made it 4-1 in scoring his second goal. Tom then got his hat-trick with another slick finish and made the game secure at 5-1.
The trophy presentation followed the final whistle with all the boys and coaches getting their medals and the League Cup trophy – fully deserved after a great performance at the end of a fantastic season for the team.