The Maroons retained the Coledale Cup and extended their unbeaten derby streak to four matches with a 2-1 victory - 6-4 on aggregate - over the Whites at St James Park on Saturday.
A minute silence was held in honour of Ian's wife Kat and a decent turnout helped us raise money for the McGrath Foundation.
Goals in each half to the Whites' favourite Maroon, Fergus, and Shakey put the team ahead 2-0. Phil Lally clipped home a cross from AB after he ghosted through the defence down the left with about 10 minutes to play but the Maroons did enough to see out the match.
The Maroons were at full strength, except for Dean, GD and Dave Mac, and were boosted by the late arrival of Jon S, who makde a significant contribution in the second term.
The opening goal came from a Paul E cross which eluded a pack of players attempting to get their head on it, and fell to unmarked Fergus at the back post. He took his time to control and shoot past Dennis.
The second goal came soon after the break and should be used as a template by the Maroons. Gary H did well to put the ball to Jon down the right and he sent Fergus, close to if not offside, away down the wing. His strong cross was met with force by Shakey and Dennis had no chance from close range.
Ant had the ball in the net but was flagged offside and Dave C hit the post with a first time snapshot but in the end, the Maroons did enough, despite their late concession.
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