Gorleston lifted the Norfolk Senior Cup on Monday night, after defeating Thetford Town 2-0 at Carrow Road.

Two first half goals from Ally McKenna and Man of the Match Gary Williams proved to be enough to secure the silverware for the Greens.

While Thetford were much improved after the break, they couldn’t find a goal to give them hope and they were reduced to 10 men shortly before the end, when substitute Steven Davies was given his marching orders to further compound Town’s misery.

Gorleston were joined on the pitch by Elizabeth Jones, daughter of the late Gorleston President Jimmy Jones, for the presentation of the trophy in what was a fitting tribute to a much loved man.

Final score: Thetford Town 0-2 Gorleston

Gorleston: Elliot Pride, Thomas Daniels, Reece Hunn, Andrew Howell, Steve Taylor, Eddie Thompson (Capt), Chris Sandford, Gary Williams, Ally McKenna (Christy Finch 85), Bradley Hough (Keegan Middleton 80), Liam Harvey-Cooper (Jack Garrod 68). Subs (not used): Mitch Forbes, Kyle Howell.

Thetford Town: Ian Fancett, Arron Joseph (Valta Rocha 17), Luke Bailey (Davis Richards 82), Martin Carter, Matt Howard, Sean O’Donnell (Capt), Liam Bolton, Tom Cusack, Bruno Tavares (Steven Davis 28), Matt Dixon, Daniel Morphew. Subs (not used): Simon Mann, Anthony Welford.

Referee: Shon Meale
Assistant Referees: Ricky Owen and Mark Chalkley
4th Official: Andy Tyne

Man of the Match: Gary Williams (Gorleston)

Attendance: 1,145

A gallery of images from the game will be available to view at Aaron Murrell Photography shortly.