Devonshire Cougars 2 Paget Lions 0
Devonshire Cougars have booked their place in the FA Challenge Cup Final, overcoming Paget Lions 2-0 at Bernard's Park in a keenly contested Semi-Final.
The Cougars, aiming for their sixth final appearance, faced a determined Paget Lions side, who were chasing a historic first-ever final. A tense and tactical first half saw both teams cancel each other out, with clear-cut chances at a premium.
However, the deadlock was broken after the interval, as the Devonshire Cougars took the lead through an unfortunate own goal in the 62nd minute. The Paget Lions, desperate to find an equalizer, pushed forward, but the Cougars capitalized on the opportunity.
Domico Coddington doubled the Cougars' advantage in stoppage time putting them firmly in control of the tie. The Paget Lions battled bravely, but they were unable to breach the Cougars' defense.
The win sees the Devonshire Cougars advance to the FA Challenge Cup Final, where they will look to add to their trophy cabinet. For the Paget Lions, despite the defeat, the Semi-Final appearance marks a significant achievement in their club's history.
The final promises to be a thrilling encounter, with the Devonshire Cougars aiming to secure another FA Cup title against the North Village Rams.
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