History made as Stenness reach first Parish final in 86 years

Stenness made Parish Cup history this evening, reaching their first final in 86 years by beating Birsay.

Up 1-0 from the first leg, Birsay extended their advantage through Sam Spence.

Less than a minute later, Stenness were awarded a way back into the tie from the penalty spot which Damien Sutherland slotted away.

Two goals from 16-year-old Max Linklater then turned the tie on its head to leave Stenness with one foot in the final.

A late Spence penalty handed Birsay a lifeline but Stenness saw the match out to leave the side and the parish celebrating a first Parish Cup final since 1937.

In the other semi- final, Westray will take a 1-0 lead to South Ronaldsay next Sunday, after an Owen Rendall goal.

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