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The first piece of silverware in the Southern Counties East League was decided on Good Friday. Erith Town lifted the Challenge Cup after a penalty shoot-out win over Corinthian at Hollands & Blair’s Star Meadow ground. Michael Hagan put Corinthian ahead on the half-hour following a defensive mistake. While Erith had plenty of play in the second half they were kept at bay until five minutes from time when James Dyer tucked away a spot-kick after a rash challenge in the box. The game went to spot-kicks with Erith’s Harry Taylor converting at the second time of asking, his initial shot was saved …

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