In pictures: Borders Walking Football Festival
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Footballers from across the Borders and neighbouring regions came together for the inaugural Borders Walking Football Festival on Sunday at Gala Fairydean Rovers.
Teams from Peebles, Kelso, Galashiels and Newcastleton met fellow players from Midlothian and Annan for the event
Seven teams competed at the Netherdale 3G Arena in a round robin tournament.
Midlothian met Gala Fairydean Rovers in the final with the home side winning on penalties.
Winning skipper John Hislop said: "It was a fantastic day and everyone who took part seemed to enjoy it which is the main thing. Commiserations to Midlothian who qualified for the final by winning all their games then lost out to us in a penalty shoot-out and Annan Athletic who missed out on a place in the final on goal difference."
Graeme McIver, Gala Fairydean Rovers Club Secretary, added: “We hope it will be the first of many such tournaments in the Borders and we plan to make it an annual event here at Netherdale."
Councillor Vicky Davidson commented: “Congratulations to everyone who took part in what was clearly a well fought and well supported competition."
It is hoped that the success of the event will encourage more people to get involved in the sport, both men and women, and that its popularity will continue to grow.
Home team Gala Fairydean Rovers celebrated victory at the end of the tournament.