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81’ That might seal it!

Ladygrove break away and grab a third on the counter—clinical finish.
3–0, and Villa have a mountain to climb now.

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70’ Mazy run from Ladygrove’s number 11—beats his man with style but the shot’s tame and off target.

Villa waste no time—straight up the other end to get things moving.

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65’ A few chances falling Ashton’s way, but the Ladygrove keeper’s been sharp.

Tackles flying in across midfield—proper cup final stuff. Crowd urging both teams on.

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54’ Still tightly contested—both sides battling hard.

Ashton Villa pressing but yet to carve out a clear-cut chance. Ladygrove holding firm.

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HT: 2–0 to Ladygrove.

Can Villa get themselves back in it, especially with the second half going down the slope? The stage is set for a big response.

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45+1’ Real scramble in the goalmouth—ball comes free and it’s stabbed in.

2–0 to Ladygrove. Not pretty, but they’ll take it.

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41’ Left wing cross, and a simple tap-in for Ladygrove.

They take the lead—1–0. Clinical finish.

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36’ HITS THE BAR!

Villa free-kick rattles the upright. Closest we’ve come to a goal yet. Keeper definitely knew about that one!

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34’ Close—very close from a long throw-in for Ladygrove.

Rory Delap style. Nearly caught the defence napping there.

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32’ Villa’s number 4 wins his 20th aerial duel of the day.

Keeper claims, “We’ve not even started yet.”

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28’ Sustained pressure from Ladygrove—knocking on the door.

Villa keeper being kept very busy at the bottom of the slope. Holds firm… for now.

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25’ Peroni spillage in the technical area—absolute scenes.

Play continues. No VAR, no problem.

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21’ Good claim from the Villa keeper—safe hands under pressure.

Wearing a fetching electric pink number too. Snazzy and secure.

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18’ Still very even out there.

Villa’s number 4 is putting himself about—proper handful in the opposition box. Defenders not enjoying that one bit.

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7’ Even contest so far—both sides feeling each other out.

Decent crowd in, too. Early corner for Ladygrove—first real chance to test the keeper.

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5’ Naughty late challenge on the Ladygrove 13—left a bit on him there.

Referee keeps the cards in the pocket, just a warning. Early let-off.

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1’ We’re underway in the Doug Williamson Trophy Final!

Ashton Villa vs Ladygrove. Both teams arrived in coaches. Both in shirt and tie.
Big game energy—proper occasion.

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FT: The Village Inn clear it!

They hold on and are the winners, 4–3. A thrilling contest, but it’s their day.

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90+3’ Free kick to Staddy.

Goalie’s up—everyone’s throwing the kitchen sink at it. Could be a mad last moment here!

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90+2’ Cynical challenge—hacks down a Staddy player.

Last few moments, tempers flaring. Ref’s got his hands full now.