TRANSPORTER retained the Pavilions Cup for the second time in an exciting final watched by 365 spectators.

An early goal from Gary Coady shook Burma, and just when it looked like the holders would comfortably hold on to their trophy, Dave Chesworth scored from 30 yards to equalise.

A superb glancing header by Coady from a Smith free-kick again gave Transporter the lead but then Kevin Patterson slammed home a penalty to bring the teams level.

An error by inform Burma keeper Doug Hayes decided the final, Gary Tyrell's shot eventually finding the bottom corner to the dismay of the unlucky Hayes.

In the third place play-off, Pavilions and South Liverpool shared the points and elected not to go for a penalty decider but share the prize money equally.

The fifth and sixth pl ace play-off between Runcorn Albion and Union Tavern resulted in a see-saw game that both teams led at various times.

The lead changed hands three times during the 90 minutes. Albion eventually coming out 3-2 victors thanks to goals from Paul Curtis, Mark Urmson and John Ford.

The Wooden Spoon went to Travellers who were unfortunate to get a backlash from Mond Rangers.

The West Cheshire outfit scored 14 goals, Simon Burton and Andy Gott with five each and others from Martin Daley, James Radcliffe (2) and Stuart Hide. All credit must go to the Travellers who never gave up and fought to the last minute without getting any reward for the game.

The Golden Boot award sponsored by Halton Road Tyres had a dramatic twist.

Mark Steggles and Dave Whitfield (Burma), led at one stage with five goals each, they were joined by Gary Tyrell (Transporter) and Andy Gott (Mond Rangers) on the finals day.

But the outright winner was Mond Rangers' Simon Burton who was the outright winner with seven goals.

Managing director of Halton Road Tyres, Steven Isaac, presented a cheque and trophy to the winner saying he was delighted to support the award."

The annual tournament was sponsored by Bass.

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