Today, the Under 8 boys ventured to Walhampton for what turned into an exciting mini tournament. The boys were buzzing from the moment their boots hit the ground, quickly channelling that energy into their first match. Team captain Blake led the charge up the pitch, teaming up with Ciaran to deliver the first of what would be many fantastic attempts at goal, although this one just skimmed wide.

At the back, William and Oli held their ground, defending valiantly against an array of probing attacks from the Walhampton side. Despite their solid performance, one sneaky effort found its way past them, putting Walhampton ahead at 1-0. Charlie was everywhere on the pitch, tirelessly applying pressure to the opposition. However, despite his heroic efforts to turn the tide, Walhampton managed to hold their lead and finished the game 3-0.

Buoyed by a rousing speech from Roy and Kammi during the interval, the boys approached their next match against a second Walhampton team with renewed determination. Alex, in goal, brought the crowd to their feet with a series of stunning saves, including a brilliant penalty stop that saw the ball screaming towards the top corner of the net. Unfortunately, the rebound fell kindly to a Walhampton player, who slotted it home, making it 1-0.

William, charging around the pitch, put in a particularly impressive performance, making it tougher for the Walhampton attack to capitalise on their opportunities. Ultimately, the match ended at 1-0 to Walhampton, but the smiles on and off the pitch were a joy to behold. William was deservedly named man of the match for his tireless efforts all around the field. A fantastic day of football overall!