The Easter break brought an invitation for a squad of 7 little Foxes to the first ever Bristol Rover's U7 5-a-side tournament at Filton. 12 teams entered. Most from long-established clubs. There were new rules, a new surface and purpose-built pitches to get used to. Despite never having been in a tournament before, the Y2 Foxes played brilliantly.
In the group stages, we played 3 matches. First up were Clevedon Town. The Foxes romped into the lead. They played a flowing, passing game which lead to goals from Harrison and Henry to put us 2-1 up at half time. In the second half, Joseph latched on to a stunning back-heel from Harrison to put us further ahead. Although Clevedon scored again, the result was never in doubt and we won a stylish game, 3-2.
Next up, Coombe Dingle's A team. Again we roared into the lead, Harrison burying a rebound from Joseph's first shot. Despite trying to play lovely passing football we were pegged back. Josh, Jago, Henry, Eddie and TJ helped defend magnificently and it was all to play for in the second half. Unfortunately the contest was ruined by some extraordinarily poor refereeing, including the introduction of new rules half way through the match. The result was that 3 "dodgy" goals were allowed and we went down 1-4. Despite the set-back, the Foxes were the first to congratulate their opposition in a very sporting manner.
The final group game saw a mismatch with a young scratch team from Shire Colts. They were a mix of Y1 and Y2 players. Sadly no match for the Foxes. Josh scored a hat-trick, Henry bagged a brace, Harrison scored his 3rd goal of the day and TJ and Jago both scored to make the final result 8-0. All played in a very friendly atmosphere.
As group runners-up, we went into a quarter final against Stoke Lane. The Foxes dominated from the start with more flowing, passing football. Countless shots went close and only a magnificent individual effort by the Stoke Lane keeper kept them in the match. With full time and penalties approaching, Joseph broke the deadlock and the Foxes won 1-0.
Our semi-final opponents were the mighty Bristol Rovers Football Club. By far the best team in the tournament, they played with authority and skill. The Foxes tackled their hearts out and some magnificent passing deserved a couple of goals. Jago was brilliant in goal, but the opposition were just too good and we eventually lost 0-5. It was some consolation that BRFC went on to win the final 6-1.
For a small school team to have done so well against so many bigger, more-established clubs is a fabulous achievement. Thanks to all who made themselves available, supported or played. A proud day for the Foxes!
Squad - Jago, Josh, Joseph, Harrison, Henry, TJ, Eddie.
Players of the week - Henry & Jago.
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