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Rampant Southend win the Haulage Cup final

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Southend took the first silverware of the season by winning the Arran Haulage Cup in fine style at neutral Lamlash.

The MBS boys were on top form and punished a disappoint­ing performanc­e from the Brodick team sporting their new strips sponsored by MacNeil Joinery.

Southend were ahead almost instantly with Donny Park getting the opener.

The second goal was the pick of the goals with a quick counter attack with some great passing which resulted in a brilliant strike by Finlay Miller.

Southend striker Liam Bremner scored a third before Donny added his second of the game to make it four.

Southend captain Ryan Armstrong then made it 5-0 just before half-time with a cracking strike from outside the box.

Brodick made changes at half-time but Southend made it six after they were awarded a penalty. Ryan stepped up for his second of the game making no mistake from the spot. Southend substitute­s then made an impact resulting in James Mutch placing the ball beyond Finlay Sillars to bring the score to 7-0. Brodick pulled a goal back through full back Jack McNally when he headed in after a scramble in the box.

The final goal was scored by 15-year-old substitute Ewan Morrison, when he scored a rebound off his own shot. Finlay Miller received the man of the match award for a brilliant performanc­e in the middle of the park.

The Arran Football Associatio­n would like to thank Rachel and Struan Armitage of Arran Haulage for their ongoing sponsorshi­p and generous support of the competitio­n. They would also like to thank recently retired Arran Haulage man Donald McKinnie for presenting the trophy and the celebrator­y refreshmen­ts.

Tonight (Friday) sees the start of the Arran Dairies League with Lamlash hosting Brodick at the high school pitch at 3pm.

 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l01 ?? Southend players celebrate their cup win.
01_B20AHCfina­l01 Southend players celebrate their cup win.
 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l09 ?? Players tussle for the ball.
01_B20AHCfina­l09 Players tussle for the ball.
 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l17 ?? Frazer Barr sprays fizz all over the players as Donald McKinnie of Arran Haulage presents Ryan Armstrong with the trophy.
01_B20AHCfina­l17 Frazer Barr sprays fizz all over the players as Donald McKinnie of Arran Haulage presents Ryan Armstrong with the trophy.
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 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l16 ?? The crowd erupts and players congratula­te young Ewan Morrison after he scored for Southend.
01_B20AHCfina­l16 The crowd erupts and players congratula­te young Ewan Morrison after he scored for Southend.
 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l14 ?? The Brodick keeper looks on helplessly as the ball sails into the back of the net.
01_B20AHCfina­l14 The Brodick keeper looks on helplessly as the ball sails into the back of the net.
 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l07 ?? Southend’s Donny Park has an attempt at goal.
01_B20AHCfina­l07 Southend’s Donny Park has an attempt at goal.
 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l04 ?? Southend players rush to congratula­te Donny Park after his goal,
01_B20AHCfina­l04 Southend players rush to congratula­te Donny Park after his goal,
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 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l02 ?? The Brodick keeper manages to deflect the ball at the end of his reach.
01_B20AHCfina­l02 The Brodick keeper manages to deflect the ball at the end of his reach.
 ?? 01_B20AHCfina­l05 ?? Finlay Miller blasts the ball into the Brodick goal.
01_B20AHCfina­l05 Finlay Miller blasts the ball into the Brodick goal.

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