CALLANDS FC defeated Manchester side De La Salle to win the Calypso Sport Drink Trophy at the Umbro International Cup in August.

Callands, who were playing their last game under their old name before being renamed Moorfield Callands as they moved to play at Moorfield Sports Club, came out on top 1-0 against De La Salle in the final in Manchester to claim the first trophy in their 24-year history.

De La Salle had a selection of European nationals in their talented side but Callands, who had already played six matches during the 11-a-side tournament including a penalty shoot-out win against Lancashire side Charlestown in the semi finals, put in a courageous performance to clinch victory.

The Warrington Touchline Sports Sunday Soccer League Premier Division side had a number of players carrying injuries by the time the final came around and some had to battle on through the pain in the final 15 minutes after their three substitutes had been used.

Callands took the lead with 12 minutes to go when Adam Rhodes struck and then produced an outstanding defensive effort to hang on for the win, with keeper Matt Dando outstanding throughout the tournament.

Colin Clayton, Dave Roberts and Pete Partington coached the side to victory, with captain Phil Marsden lifting the trophy.