As the players in Year 11 have attended training sessions over the previous few weeks it was decided to take two teams to the district tournament to enable more players to be involved.
Both sides played attractive "Champagne" football and not only provided entertainment for the massed crowds but also produced goals and impressive results. Each team played 2 matches and won both with some impressive team play and clinical finishing especially from Nathan Birch and Ryan Weston.
In the third matches our First team lost their way a little and despite creating many chances were unable to put the ball in the net and allowed Hailsham to steal the win. Meanwhile our second team, yet again, played with style and control and cruised to another 1-0 victory.
Our final match was an ETC First versus ETC Second team battle. Our second team only needed a draw to win the tournament; a win for our first team would crown them as Champs. What a great position to be in, both teams had showed fantastic team spirit and a full understanding of the tactics needed to win matches.
The game was played in a sporting manner with no quarter given. The First team dominated much of the game and built up a 2 goal lead which could have been an even greater lead if not for some solid keeping from Jack "the Cat" Salt. The second team never gave up and after a mazy run from Michael Modesto pulled a goal back. You could smell the tension; well I think it was tension! As the clock ran down, with less than a minute left of the match Peter Sadunajski hit a long shot which hit the post and flew into the back of the old onion bag.
The players and several hundred spectators went wild. The second team had drawn the game but won the tournament with our first team coming in runner up spot.
The "We are the Champions" celebrations on the return journey would have made Freddie Mercury proud.
Well done both teams, great performances, spectacular results and marvellous team work.
Bring on the next match.
Mr. Ellis
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