Black Cats reserves' cup success

Sunderland reserves beat Gateshead at the Stadium of Light to win the Durham Challenge Cup for the first time in over 40 years.

Stadium of Light: Second string lifted Durham Challenge Cup
Stadium of Light: Second string lifted Durham Challenge Cup

Billy Dennehy and David Dowson did the damage against the part-timers, scoring in each half of an open game on Tuesday night.

Sunderland's cup journey started back in September against Willington and they have also beaten Jarrow Roofing, Wolviston, Norton & Stockton Ancients and Horden CW on the way to the final.

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