King’s Lynn Town see off Glasgow Rangers youngsters to claim Challenge Cup

Spencer Keller in action for Norwich during their Challenge Cup match against Legia Warsaw U23s Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

The Linnets beat the young Canaries 4-1 on Saturday to book their place in the final against a Rangers side which had disposed of Legia Warsaw Under-23s in Friday's opener, winning 3-2 on penalties after they had finished 2-2.

The Polish side beat City 3-0 in Sunday's third-place play-off before Lynn overcame a testing challenge from Rangers, a match which was settled by a Ryan Fryatt goal after just 10 minutes.

In baking conditions at The Walks, Rangers gave as good as they got, but the experience of the hosts saw them through. Fryatt's winner came after Michael Clunan's corner had been headed back into the mix by Michael Gash and, after a little bit of head tennis, the central defender turned and smashed a half volley into the roof of the net.

Lynn knocked it around well and might have extended their lead only for Jordan Richards to blaze over from 10 yards just before half-time.

Fans watching the match between Norwich City Under 18s and Legia Warsaw U23s Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Lynn keeper Alex Street did well to turn away Stephen Kelly's shot, while Rangers' appeals for a penalty after sub Matty Castellan bundled over Adedapo Awokya-Mebude fell on deaf ears.

Lynn boss Clark made a raft of changes with 20 minutes remaining and Rangers took the initiative, without ever really looking like scoring.

Anis Mehmeti in action for Norwich during their Challenge Cup match against Legia Warsaw U23s Picture: Nick Butchers (Image: Archant © 2018)

Anis Mehmeti in action for Norwich during their Challenge Cup match against Legia Warsaw U23s Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Anis Mehmeti in action for Norwich Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Action from The Kings Lynn Football Club Challenge Cup between Norwich City Under 18s and Legia Warsaw U23sPicture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Norwich City's Matt Richardson battles for the ball Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

King's Lynn Town chairman Stephen Cleeve, second left, watching the action last weekend Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

City's Taskae Aneall-Gibbons Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

City's Taskae Aneall-Gibbons battles for possession Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

City's Taskae Aneall-Gibbons Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Action from The Walks Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Aerial action from The Kings Lynn Football Club Challenge Cup Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Taskae Aneall-Gibbons Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Action from The Kings Lynn Football Club Challenge Cup Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

City's Matt Richardson battles for the ball Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

City's Matt Richardson battles for the ball Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Spencer Keller in action for Norwich Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)