UK Armed Forces footballers win Kentish Cup after hard fought Dutch victory

The UK Armed Forces men's football team have won the 2024 Kentish Cup.

Daryl White's team knew a draw or win against the Dutch Armed Forces team would see them retain the trophy and British Army striker Greg Peel's goal secured a 2-1 win.

After a 1-0 win over the French Armed Forces on Wednesday, UKAF were in the driving seat and took the lead through RAF winger Joe Spalding.

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A nervy end to the first half saw the Dutch team grab a leveller through Milan van Boxel, but Peel's second-half strike, set up brilliantly by the RAF's Aaron Eyett, clinched the triumph for the UK team.

Earlier in the week, the Dutch team were beaten 5-0 by the French in the tournament opener.

It was confirmed post-match that UKAF head coach Daryl White is leaving the role following this Kentish Cup success.