MOSS VALE prepared for their Brantingham Road showdown for the Manchester County Cup Final Tie with a comfortable 6-3 win over relegation bound Showmans.

Goals by Sammy McIlroy 4, Jody Banim and Paul 'Fester' Wright earned the victory.

They now look forward to their big night with Trafford Hawks, who play out of the Wythenshawe Sunday Premier Division, on Tuesday April 6th, 7pm kick-off.

Paul Wright the manager said, "Its the first time a local team from Urmston has reached the final in 15 years and it would be nice to be supported by the local community."

Steve Vost the Moss Vale secretary would like to thank the Princess Youth Trust, G.M.P. Community Projects and the P & G Community and Benevolent Funds for all their help and support they have given to the team.

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