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Gareth Fullerton

Ballynahinch Olympic win Border Cup final after penalty shootout

Ballynahinch Olympic lifted the Border Cup following a penalty shootout win over Rathfriland on New Year's Day.

Rathfriland were going for a quick trophy double following their Boxing Day success in the Bob Radcliffe Cup.

In that final they beat Dungannon Swifts Under 20s on penalties, but there would be no repeat at Seaview this afternoon.

The Border final also went to penalties after Rathriland and Ballynahinch fought out a 2-2 draw after extra time.

Rathfriland drew first blood when Stephen Hughes forged the ball home from close range following a scramble.

Olympic hit back with two goals before the break.

They equalised through a brilliant solo effort from Stefan Mason who beat two defenders before firing home.

They were in front moments later, Nathan Jones arrowing a superb shot into the top corner.

That's how it stayed until the 65th minute when Rathfriland restored parity - Pete Telford delivering a looping header into the corner of the net.

The game then went into extra-time but the sides couldn't be separated.

And that resulted in a tense penalty shootout, with Ballynahinch holding their nerve to claim a dramatic 7-6 victory, goalkeeper Ryan Walsh making a decisive save to seal the win.

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