Crusaders defeat BBOB

Holder BB dumped out of Matt Morrison

Matt Morrison Memorial North West Junior Cup semi-final BBOB 1 Coleraine Crusaders 2

COLRAINE Crusaders have progressed to the final of the Matt Morrison after causing an upset to defeat holders BBOB 2-1 last night at Drummond. Favourites BBOB made a terrific start and looked like they were in the mood to retain the most prestigious cup in the North West. However, they were unable to break down a stubborn Coleraine rearguard. Crues steadily edged their way back into game, with both sides running in 0-0 at half-time. The second half was very evenly balanced until former Drummond Utd striker Jimmy Crocket, back playing on his old home pitch, opened the scoring for Crusaders. Minutes later, substitute impact sub McDaid sent in a cross come shot which took a deflection off a BBOB defender and went in off the post for 2-0. BBOB fought back strongly and eventually pulled it back to 2-1 when Joe McCready scored from the spot in the 88th minute. But despite finishing strongly, the blues ran out of time to get an equaliser.

Coleraine Crusaders held on for place in the final next Saturday at Newbuildings, kick-off 2.00 p.m. Crusaders will meet City Cup winners Lisahally in the final.

FULL COVERAGE OF THE MATT MORRISON FINAL in the DERRY NEWS.