Leigh Ramblers Y.F.C. Tournament
May 11, 2008
Saturday 10th May 2008
Grays Athletic Youth U12 finish Runners up
Grays U12‘s were competing in the U13 category at today‘s tournament.
Despite this obvious disadvantage, and the heat, the boys put on a great display of football, proving that bigger doesn‘t automatically mean better!
Grays U12‘s won their group stage, not losing a game in the process, and were hoping to meet Grays Athletic Youth U13‘s in the semi final or final. However this was not to be as the U13‘s failed to qualify from their group.
The boys put on a great performance in the Semi final, even though the temperature by now was at least 25c. Despite going a goal down, Grays rallied, and played some fluent passing football, winning the game 3 - 1.
After a long and sometimes difficult season It was great to see the boys enjoying their football again and playing with smiles on their faces.
The final was against Teale, a team from Reading. This time despite a brave and solid Gray‘s performance, the strength and pace of the older boys showed through.
Alex pulled off some superb saves, but despite his brave efforts, he was powerless to stop their forward, who was as tall as some of our parents, from scoring.
Grays finally lost the match 3 - 0, but were not disgraced and full credit to Teale who applauded our performance at the end.
A great performance boys, we are proud of you all.
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