Blackburn Elite nearly made it two cup wins out of two.

The Blackburn Combination League division 1 side competed in two cup finals in four days and nearly did the unthinkable by beating two league title winners in the same week! First up they ran out winners in the Eddleston cup final against Beehive thanks to two goals from Reece Thompson.

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Thompson’s direct running, teasing and testing crosses and two superbly taken second half goals proved to be just too much for champions Beehive who went through their entire league campaign without losing a game.

Elite themselves had finished second and clinched promotion alongside Beehive and the celebrations at the end highlighted a great team spirit.

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In their second cup final against Premier League champions The Ivy Veterans, Elite took the game to penalties. They eventually lost 6-5 in the shoot out against a team who themselves had won two cup finals and the premier league title.

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Earlier a goal by Salauddin Shikora had put Elite level after Ivy had led. Shakeel But had the chance to win it but missed a penalty to make it 2-1.

It may not have been the fitting end to the season but the side have proved they can mix it with the more established clubs.

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(Above picture: Blackburn Combination League)

Player manager Khalid Esat told Asian Image, “Blackburn Elite were written off by many doubters when we set up. We have so far proved many people wrong.

“Within two seasons, we have had back to back promotions, two cup finals and one cup victory.

 “Every week this season I had to turn down players and you know not a single player asked for a transfer and they all waited for their chance. They said the person in their place was performing so we shouldn’t take their place.”

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He added, “I had a vision when I set up my team to be up there and try our best.
“I have had to literally start up everything on my own and even though a few helpers it wasn’t anywhere near the time and effort I’ve put into this. 

“A big thank thank you are to our sponsors Vape Dinner Lady (Moh, Hassim, Imy) Dahna Lounge (Iky, Nabz, Rizy) Nurture childcare Services (Mark and Danielle)” 

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