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Harpin heroics send Lions into next round of the cup

Goalkeeper James Harpin was the hero as London Lions edged through to the next round of the League Trophy with a penalty shoot-out victory over Harpenden Town.

August 30, 2018 12:13
James Harpin produced a man-of-the-match display, including one save in the shoot-out, to send Lions through. (Photo: Marc Morris)

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JC Reporter

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SPARTAN SOUTH MIDLANDS LEAGUE TROPHY

LONDON LIONS 1 HARPENDEN TOWN 1 (Lions won 4-2 on penalties)

Facing higher league opponents for the second time in a week, Lions again showed they hold no fear and despite falling behind after the break, they rallied to put in a superb second-half performance and claim the draw when Liron Mannie teed up Jake Furman to score from close range.

With no extra-time in this competition, the game went straight to spot-kicks, with Adam Bolle, Charlie Rubin and Furman all converting while a combination of Harpin in the Lions goal and the crossbar denied Harpenden.

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