Strikers secures runners-up title

Local side Foyle Strikers were one of the sides who took part in the event, which marked the 10th anniversary of the flagship disability football cup competition, and over the two days there were some excellent displays of footballing skills.

The Coca-Cola Community Cup is a five-a-side event for clubs and adult centres which have learning and/or physical disability football programmes.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill was in attendance on the second day and presented the trophies and medals to the winners and the runners-ups.

Premiership: Winners - Llandudno A, Wales; runners-up: Foyle Strikers A; Londonderry Championship: Winners - Guernsey Disability FC; runners-up: Down Special Olympics; Downpatrick League 1: Winners - St. Theresas, Dundalk; runners-up: Lakeland Special Olympics; Enniskillen League 2: Winners - Llandudno D, Wales; runners-up: Coleraine Strikers B.

Irish FA Disability Football Development Manager, Alan Crooks, said: “The 2013 Coca-Cola Community Cup produced two fantastic days of competitive football. This event continues to grow every year with clubs coming from all over the UK and Ireland to play; and it was great this year to have a squad from Guernsey competing for the first time.

“It was also great to have Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill presenting the trophies and medals; it really added to the experience for the players. We are delighted with the support of Coca-Cola and I’m sure as this partnership continues to grow the event can only keep improving.”

Katie Hutchinson, Events Team Manager, Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland added: “We are very proud to be part of the Coca-Cola Community Cup, which showcases some fantastic football talent.”