The Centenary Bowl is St Paul's ladies third trophy of the season

St Paul's ladies followed the success of their men's side by beating Sylvans 1-0 to lift the Centenary Bowl 'Upton' Trophy on Sunday.

The close-fought match between the Guernsey and Jersey ladies league champions came a day after the men's, which Jersey's St Paul's won 3-1.

The deciding goal came in the first half after a goalmouth scramble.

Both coaches praised the Sylvans keeper Lauren Saunders, who made important saves to keep her side in the game.

Sylvans coach Lisa Sylvester said: "I think Jersey had the edge physically, our girls were a little bit taken back by the physicality of it all. I am proud of them and with an average age of 22 we've got many more years to come.

Lauren Saunders received praise for making several important saves

"With a little bit more luck it could of worked, but we've got things to work on for next season."

St Paul's coach Ken Addisonsaid: "I don't think the scoreline really reflects the chances that we created. Their goalkeeper played really, really well, but if we had got a second they would probably have gone to pieces.

"Fair play to Sylvans though, I thought they played really well."

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