Senior Challenge Cup winners, Ambleside United and Benevolent Trophy / Westmorland League winners Keswick entertained each other in the final of this season’s Invitation Trophy.

The game was very even until Ambleside opened the scoring on 20 minutes through Aaron Helliwell.  But for a good save by Keswick keeper, John Phillips, Zach Clark could have increased their lead five minutes later.

Ambleside took control of the game when Maison McGeechan scored from the penalty spot after Clark had been fouled.

Half-Time:      Ambleside United        2                      Keswick          0

Keswick came back into the game in the second half and got one back on 65 minutes when Jamie Little got onto a through ball.

Ambleside immediately retained their two goal advantage when McGeechan headed home at the back post for his second of the game to make it 3 – 1.

Keswick continued to dominate the game and a long range shot hit the bar could have reduced the deficit, but it was Ambleside who maintained their advantage to take the trophy.

Full-Time:      Ambleside United        3                      Keswick          1

Teams

Ambleside United FC

Richard Carter, Neil Uberschar, Jamie Hastings, Craig Edmondson, Daniel McGahon, Aaron Helliwell, Martin Grundy, Cory Vickers, Shaun Gardner, Zach Clark and Maison McGeechan

Subs:  Dominic Ward, Lloyd Trippitt and Gary Baker

Keswick FC

John Phillips, Gary Thwaites, Richard Bell, Martin Kirkby, Stuart Dowson, Steven Rigg, Chris Rowley, Mark Lamb, Richard Bannister, Jamie Little and Daniel Fletcher

Subs:  Declan Robinson, Jake Doolin and Ian Woodcroft

Referee:                    A Newell

Assistant Referees:  M Pentz and C Miles

Reserve Official:       M Spencer