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Walking football: Woodnesborough beat Maidstone United in the Kent FA 50+ Football Cup

05:00, 28 January 2022

Woodnesborough have added to their walking football trophy haul.

Already the Kent 60+ champions, Woodnesborough made it a double with a 2-0 win over Maidstone United in the Kent FA 50+ Walking Football Cup.

Woodnesborough celebrate their latest walking football triumph
Woodnesborough celebrate their latest walking football triumph

Woodnesborough were one of 15 teams battling it out at the YMCA in Maidstone and topped their group going into the knockout stage before a late goal against Margate in the semi-finals booked their place against holders Stones.

A superb opening goal early on in the final put them in control and a rare mistake from Maidstone led to the decisive second.

Kent FA football development assistant Harry Burgess said: “The tournament was a great advert for this rapidly growing sport.

“For a number of the teams, it was their first taste of competitive walking football and everyone played their fixtures with brilliant spirit.

“ I recommend walking football to anyone interested in getting physically active or looking for social activity, the participants regularly prove that age does not have to be a barrier to keeping active.

“I would also like to thank the three referees that meticulously officiated the competition.

“Congratulations to Woodnesborough who have become the 50+ and 60+ Walking Football Cup holders.”

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