1pm Saturday 14 July
Shetland FA, Manson Cup Final
Lerwick Spurs 2 Delting 1 (att 109) at Gilbertson Park
Spurs dominated the game, but wasteful finishing meant they had to rely on a late goal to avoid extra time against a disappointing Delting.
They went ahead thanks a cool finish in the final minute of the first half. After the break Spurs were even more on top, but their shooting was wayward. They paid the penalty when Delting managed an unlikely equaliser. Then with extra time looming Spurs deservedly found an 85th minute winner.
Venue was Gilbertson Park, Shetland's main football ground but essentially a pitch in a public park. Although officially a neutral venue for this tie, it's one of three Lerwick grounds which stage league games for the island capital's three Premier League sides, Spurs, Thistle and Celtic, as well as clubs in the Works League.
The large pitch was taped off down both touchlines. There's no cover for spectators, but a raised grass bank, set back from the pitch, suggests there may once have been a stand, or it may be a base if temporary stands are ever erected for major events
Shetland FA, Manson Cup Final
Lerwick Spurs 2 Delting 1 (att 109) at Gilbertson Park
Spurs dominated the game, but wasteful finishing meant they had to rely on a late goal to avoid extra time against a disappointing Delting.
They went ahead thanks a cool finish in the final minute of the first half. After the break Spurs were even more on top, but their shooting was wayward. They paid the penalty when Delting managed an unlikely equaliser. Then with extra time looming Spurs deservedly found an 85th minute winner.
Venue was Gilbertson Park, Shetland's main football ground but essentially a pitch in a public park. Although officially a neutral venue for this tie, it's one of three Lerwick grounds which stage league games for the island capital's three Premier League sides, Spurs, Thistle and Celtic, as well as clubs in the Works League.
The large pitch was taped off down both touchlines. There's no cover for spectators, but a raised grass bank, set back from the pitch, suggests there may once have been a stand, or it may be a base if temporary stands are ever erected for major events
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