FOOTSCRAY Lions White U11s are celebrating after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Junior Red Valiants in the final of the Bob Stagg’s Memorial Shield.
They trailed 1-0 at the break but were back on terms in the second half when Mitchell Baker broke through before firing past the Junior Red keeper.
However, Footscray found themselves trailing again 10 minutes before the final whistle when Junior Red Valiants restored their lead.
Manager Lee Mills and coach Steve Allen decided to take a gamble and push four players up front but the equaliser came from an unlikely source two minutes from time when centre half Jardel Bundu-Kamara found the target.
The match looked certain to go to extra-time but Footscray midfielder Tommy Mills had other ideas when he picked up possession on the left.
His first-time cross picked out Baker, who flicked a shot over the keeper and into the net for his second goal of the game and 40th of a prolific season.
For more information on the club, email lmills@sky.com
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