There was late drama at Tiverton Town Football Club, as Lympstone U14s and Central Reds met in the midday heat to battle it out for the final of this year's Plate competition.

Lympstone came into this game in fine form, having won five of the last seven, and it was Lympstone who started the brighter. Slick passing and swift movement created chances for Kieran Hurst, Brodie Frazer Bailey Rowson but the Reds’ goalkeeper was in a stubborn mood, producing some excellent saves.

This was evident when Billy Carpenter's inswinging corner was going straight in before it was superbly turned over the bar. The Reds hadn't offered much in return until, on twenty minutes, they were awarded a corner. It was half-cleared from a crowded six-yard box and a hopeful Red boot diverted the ball past Lympstone keeper Hayden Norton in a harsh return for all of Lympstone's endeavour.

The second half followed a similar patter as the first, with the Reds; defence digging in and their towering centre-back giving nothing away. Chance after chance was thwarted and, as the game entered the final two minutes, it looked like it wouldn't be Lympstone's day.

Fortunately, one final wave of pressure caused panic in Central's box. Elijah Edwards’ shot was parried, the clearance struck another defender and the ball spun to Sam Yorston, who buried it in the bottom corner to send the Lympstone bench and families into rapture.

Extra time ensued but Central Reds' didn't buckle. On to penalties with the first four for both teams converted successfully. The fifth penalty for Reds proved pivotal, as Hayden Norton saved superbly.

Lympstone were on the brink but the ‘keeper was adjudged to have moved too early and it would be taken again. Saved again, this time legally. All pressure now on Brodie Frazer, but you wouldn't think, it as he confidently powered his penalty into the top left-hand corner.

Tough way for Central to lose but no more than Lympstone deserved, with skipper Hayden Norton lifting the plate trophy amid huge celebrations.