BRENTWOOD TOWN U14s 0, REDBRIDGE U14s 1 BRENTWOOD Town’s youngsters fell to a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat in the county cup final.

A goal early in the second half from Denis Bajraktari helped Redbridge U14s to victory.

In the evenly fought contest, held at the home of Saffron Walden Town, Brentwood forged the best chance of the first half, with Redbridge stopper Harry Hayson denying Charlie Arnold.

Three minutes into the second period, Bajraktari grabbed the crucial goal, tucking home a Bobby Sears cross from the right.

Brentwood battled hard and Tom Takar saw his shot stopped by Hayson before Sven Abidoye volleyed wide at the far post.

But Redbridge held on to seal the win.

Brentwood: James Scammell, Sam Hollamby, Jack Austin, Mathew Scammell, Danny Louis, George Wise, Adam Roofe, Charlie Arnold, Tom Parrish, Tom Leach, Noah Andrews. Subs: Tom Takar