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Cup glory for Corinthians

Saturday, 31 March 2018 18:05

Captain Sean Doyle (holding the cup) and Corinthians celebrate their victory (Credit: Paul Hatton)

First ever FA Cup victory

Corinthians have lifted the Friends Provident FA Cup for the first time.

The Whites beat Peel 3-2 at the Bowl with a late Connor Gorman free-kick sealing a first win over Peel since 2002.

Peel opened the scoring in the first half thanks to a header from Dominic McGreevy, but Dan Simpson equalised shortly after.

In the second period, Gorman converted a penalty but the westerners drew level thanks to Shaun Kelly.

The game looked to be heading for extra time before Gorman struck to spark the celebrations for the Ballafletcher side.

It is the club's first major top flight trophy.

Manx Radio football correspondent, club stalwart Tony Mepham, says it’s a proud moment for all involved.

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