York Hearts came within a whisker of collecting their first silverware on Saturday, when they made it to the York Nomads Society Cup Final, only to go down 1-0.
The Jambos were taking part in the Keith Walwyn Tournament at Huntington, played in memory of the legendary, late York City striker.
Having found themselves in the most difficult group, Hearts slumped to two early defeats but bounced back to finish mid-table, thus entering the middle of three competitions - the YNS Cup.
The quarter final saw Hearts take on Borussia Teeth, in a tense and evenly-matched affair. The maroons went 1-0 up mid-way through the ten-minute match, but Borussia levelled with just moments left, sending the match to penalties. After each side had scored their first three, Tommy O pulled off a great save and Callum Beattie netted to send Hearts into the semis, where they met Huntington Rejects.
Hearts were the better side from the boff, and got a deserved win when Sam nodded in a corner from Daz Catanach.
The final saw Hearts up against Bearwood Villa, of Birmingham. Hearts put up a good show, but Villa had more clear-cut chances, and deserved their 1-0 win, having also seen two shots rattle the crossbar.
A good show from all concerned, and a first medal for the YHSC players. Hopefully next year it will be a winners' one.
The squad was: Tommy Outing, Callum Beattie, Gav Anderson, Martin Anderson, Daz Catanach, Alex Bedingham., Sam Outing.
Bedo was Hearts' top scorer, while Callum was named Hearts man of the tournament.
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