Schools’ Cup football success for St Malachy’s over De La Salle

St Malachy’s College lifted the Northern Ireland Schools’ Cup at Seaview on Monday after a 3-1 extra-time win over De La Salle.

In an entertaining final Paul Scullion scored twice at St Malachy’s prevailed.

St Malachys celebrate after winning the cup
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St Malachys celebrate after winning the cup against De La Salle

Scullion had opened the scoring on 35 minutes after a cross from Padraig Slane.

But Conal McDonald levelled for De La Salle just before half time with a half-volley into the roof of the net.

De La Salle had Ronan Hamill sent-off and Slane and Scullion were on target in extra-time to secure the victory.

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