UK Armed Forces win tense French battle to take Kentish Cup title race to the wire

The UK Armed Forces men's football team have secured an important win over the French Armed Forces at the 2024 Kentish Cup.

A tense battle against the French swung UKAF's way after a goal from captain Danny Kerr in the second half.

The 1-0 win means UKAF will retain their Kentish Cup by avoiding defeat against the Dutch Armed Forces on Friday in a match you can watch live – find out more here.

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The French, who beat the Dutch 5-0 on Monday, went closest in the first half when Anthony Robin hit the post from a tight angle.

UKAF's goal came from good work from Army striker Greg Peel, who ran hard to lay it on a plate for Kerr to score.