U14s win Cup in impressive victory!

It was the first final that this side had ever reached and the crowd, including our shark mascot, didn’t disappoint, making the atmosphere one that the team will remember for a long time. 

We found ourselves one nil down early on in the game and needed something to turn the tide as the current was strong and without our solid defence and outstanding keeper, Sam, we would have been further behind.  The moment came to equalise when a defensive error allowed the ball to run back to Albury’s keeper who was pressurised and missed the ball, leaving the goal wide open for a well slotted finish into the net by Miles, giving us the adrenaline rush that was needed for the remainder of the game. 

Both teams battled on, fighting hard to win the ball but struggled to convert the chances.  With half time approaching fast, someone needed to take the lead to try and settle the game a bit as it was too intense.  The chance finally fell to George, outside of the box, who struck an absolute rocket to give us the advantage at half time. 

A powerful half time speech by the Elstead coaches resulted in Albury equalising straight away, to make it once again a draw. The coaches should stick to their day jobs. 

Game was tied and the possession was definitely favouring Albury until a foul was committed about twenty-five yards outside of their box.  Up stepped Miles, to strike the ball over the keeper into the top left corner, resembling David Beckham’s 2001 free kick against Greece. 

Albury did score a third but luckily the linesman flagged for an offside.  It didn’t stop there, they threw everything at us, but we kept answering all the questions and managed to hold on to secure the victory and our first trophy. 

It was a fantastic performance by the squad and a well-deserved win, all the effort that has been put in this season Paul and I couldn’t be prouder of them.