Bronze’s golden display in Cup

Apr 9 2008 by Our Correspondent, Birkenhead News

IN AN excellent Division Two Cup final, Liscard Bronze came out on top 3-2 against Irby FC in a superb exhibition of football.

Irby took an early lead through Adam Cowen but a Jonny Pringle penalty levelled matters before Scott Tebb scored to put Bronze ahead.

Pringle then appeared to make the game safe with his second before a frantic finish saw Graeme Matthews reduce the arrears.

Sam Pringle put in a man-of-the-match performance for Irby and captain Steve Bridge did likewise for the winners.

The top-of-the-table clash in the Premier Division ended with Poulton Royal continuing their chase for the title with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over The Office – but a hectic schedule could take its toll.

The delayed Capitol Cup second round tie saw Pilot Boat cut Cheshire Cheese down with a 3-1 success.

In the third round ties, Queens FC put on a royal performance to beat Our Lady’s 6-2 and Neston Nomads defeated Division Two side The Joeys in a penalty shoot-out after drawing 2-2 after extra time.

Another youth side progressed as Christleton eased home 6-1 against Mackenzies.

The Tower showed their prowess when beating Upton FC 11-0.

Wallasey & District Sunday Football League Division Two Cup Final: Irby FC 2 Liscard Bronze 3. Premier Div The Office 2 Poulton Royal 3. Capitol Cup 2nd Round. Pilot Boat 3 Cheshire Cheese 1. Capitol Cup 3rd Round. Our Ladys 2 Queens FC 6; Neston Nomads 2 The Joeys 2 (Neston won 4-2 on pens); The Tower 11 Upton FC 0; Mackenzies 1 Christleton Youth 6; Oyster Catcher 2 Grange FC 1. Div Two. Turnberrys 1 Farmers Arms 3; Leasowe Alliance 2 Phoenix 3. Youth Div New Brighton S 0 Ellesmere Port 9.