City’s match winner Kelly, stepped up to score from the spot before saving the decisive penalty, denying his opposite number, Dylan Doherty, as Maiden City won the shoot-out 8-7.
“Ray is our captain and that’s his fourth trophy he’s won with us this season,” admitted Maiden City manager Colm Cassidy.
“I fancied in him penalties because he did the same a few years ago for us in a shoot-out and he scored that day too, but as everyone knows it’s a lotto when it comes to penalties.
“Look, Ray’s a good lad and he deserves the win because he has put in the work for us all season."
1. Palmer/McDaid Summer Cup Final
Maiden City celebrate their Palmer/McDaid Cup Final victory over Institute at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Saturday afternoon last. Picture by George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
2. Palmer/McDaid Summer Cup Final
Maiden City’s Dylan McGavigan scores a goal during the penalty shootout against Institute. Picture by George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
3. Palmer/McDaid Summer Cup Final
Maiden City captain Ray Kelly receives the Palmer/McDaid trophy from James Palmer after his side defeated Institute on penalties. Included in the photograph are Barry McDaid, on the left, Martin Palmer and Declan Palmer. Picture by George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
4. Palmer/McDaid Summer Cup Final
Institute’s Rhys McDermott head the ball clear as Maiden City’s Josh Kee closes in during the Palmer/McDaid Summer Cup final on Saturday afternoon. Picture by George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney