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Margate FC win WW Martin Cup in dramatic penalty shootout

Margate FC clinched the WW Martin trophy after a dramatic 7-6 win on penalties after going head to head with Ramsgate FC in the Thanet Cup.

After Ramsgate FC took to the pitch in their new kit for the 2016/17 season, both teams put in a fantastic effort as they tried to claim the honors over their rivals.

With Ramsgate FC leading 1-0 from the first leg, the second leg played at the Southwood Stadium in Ramsgate, proved to be another close encounter.

With only minutes left to play, Margate FC scored the vital goal to tie the game 1-1 over the two legs and take the game to penalties, which they went on to win 7-6.

Congratulations to Margate FC as the winners and commiserations to Ramsgate FC who put in a great effort against Margate FC who stand two leagues higher.