Stunning comeback sees Laxey reach last eight

Saturday, 9 February 2019 18:46

Laxey 5-4 Douglas Athletic

Laxey battled back from 4-1 down to beat Douglas Athletic and book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Friends Provident International FA Cup.

A Joe Walters hat-trick was the catalyst for the Miners, whose other goals came from Stan Manning and Harry Walters as they sealed a memorable 5-4 victory.

It's just their third win in all competitions in a season which has seen them languishing at the foot of the Canada Life Premier League.

Manager Johnny Palmer told Saturday Sport Classified he believes this will give his players a real boost for their end of season run-in: (play audio)

Laxey will now visit Colby in the next round of the cup they won in 2006 for the only time in the club's history.

Stunning comeback sees Laxey reach last eight

Share

More from Isle of Man Sport