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Cup glory for United's Under 15s.
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Hayling Islander (Hayling Island, England)
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June 9, 2008
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Hayling United Under 15s became the club's only side to win silverware in 2008 when they landed the Easter Invitational Cup, beating Predators 2-1.
It was a nail-biting match at Arundel. Nathan Paxton gave United a seventh-minute lead from Alex Merryfield's cross to give the 100-or-so supporters from the Island something to cheer.
The opposition fought back after the break and won a penalty. Sam Wheeler turned the spot-kick against the bar but the rebound came down over the line to make it 1-1.
Keith Tiltman's side hit back though with Robert Durrel netting the ...