Ellan Vannin reach semi-finals of ConIFA World Football Cup

Thursday, 5 June 2014 00:00

Team Ellan Vannin is continuing its strides towards the final of the ConIFA World Football Cup in Sweden.

The boys beat tournament favourites Kurdistan in the quarter-finals on penalties following a 1-1 scoreline at full-time.

The equalising goal came from Shay Sharkey.

The team will take on Arameans Suryoye in the semi-final match tomorrow at 6pm.

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