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Sunderland RCA were very pleased to host such an entertaining cup final last Wednesday evening. Congratulations to both Whitehaven and Thornaby for playing such an open and lively game.

Whitehaven ran out 3 - 1 winners after extra time after a one all score line at 90 minutes.

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Sunderland RCA the Barnes are looking forward to two cup finals.

The first final is Sunday, 9 May against Plains Farm in the Joe Holborn Memorial Cup, at Ryhope Colliery Welfare, with a 10:30 am kick off.

Then on Thursday, 13 May, we are up against Grangetown Florists in the Total Sport Challenge Trophy, again at Ryhope CW, with a 6:30 pm kick off.

Why not get along and see what should be two cracking games?

After two seasons as beaten finalists in the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup, Sunderland RCA had mixed feelings about their exit from this year's competition. We are delighted though to be hosting the final, between Thornaby and Whitehaven, at Meadow Park.

In the semi finals of the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup Whitehaven defeated North Shields 5 - 4 and Thornaby upset the form book with a 3 - 2 win over Jarrow Roofing to set up a Cumbria v Teesside final.

The final will take place at Meadow Park on Wednesday, 5 May, 7:30 PM kick off.

RCA have a new team member, but you won't be seeing him on the pitch because his position is Marketing and Promotions Officer.

Over the coming months, Liam Dufferwiel will be working on raising awareness of RCA in and around the city in the hope of getting a few more supporters down to the ground on match days. He will also be planning and organising some events to get the club some local publicity and raise much needed funds for next season.

Liam's duties as the Marketing and Promotions Officer will also include obtaining sponsorship from local businesses and extending the club's membership scheme. Liam's very happy to hear from members and fans about any ideas to promote the club in the City, or raise money to help RCA be as successful as possible.

If you are interested in sponsorship, membership or would simply like to attend events, you can contact Liam at liamd85@googlemail.com, on 07717 572486 or on match days just come up and say hello.