LUMLEY Ladies FC ended a promising debut season with the first final appearance for any of the club's teams, in the Tyne Tees League Challenge Cup for under-13s.

The Lumley girls went down 6-2 in a brave display against the unbeaten league leaders Boldon CA Girls, who achieved 'the double' at under-13 level.

Both teams overcame blustery conditions to put on a fitting finale at Seaton Carew.

Chloe Bailey was in inspired form in the Lumley goal during the opening stages, denying Boldon with a series of acrobatic saves.

Lumley took a surprise lead when Kristina Minto rifled home a loose ball in the Boldon box at the quarter-hour.

But Boldon built a 4-1 lead with the aid of three deflected goals, before Kristina Minto gave Lumley a glimmer of hope with her second strike.

Boldon added two late goals, including one from Michaela Carter, who just edged out Chloe Bailey for the Player of the Match award.

* The club, formed in May 2002 with 20 players, grew rapidly and fielded teams at under-10, 12, 13, 14, and 18 level during the season.

More than 80 girls, aged eight to 18, now regularly turn up at twice weekly training sessions at Park View Community Association, in Roman Avenue, Chester-le-Street.

New members are welcome, for 12s and under on Wednesdays and over-12s on Fridays, between 6.30 and 8pm. The charge is £1 per session.

The annual meeting takes place at Lumley Snooker Club, on Monday, June 2, at 7pm, and the first presentation night is at Chester-le-Street Civic Centre, on Saturday June 7, at 7.30pm.

Call club secretary Dennis Price on (0191) 389 4494.