Sarisbury Sparks Fc

The team were in action today, finishing as runners up in the Hedge End Rangers 6-aside tournament.

The tournament was ran as two groups of 6 teams with winners & runners up contesting the semi finals. Sarisbury were in group 2.  We started out with two wins, 2-0 against St Francis Youth and 1-0 against Fawley Falcons. Followed by a scare due to a 1-0 defeat to Botley Village, the eventual group winners. A third win (1-0) against Hedge End Lions set up a very tough, winner takes all, match against Hedge End Cougars. Strong defending by both teams left the match as a 0-0 draw, allowing Sarisbury through as group runners up.

The semi final against Bitterne Youth was another close match. Sparks took the lead but with just a couple of minutes to go, Bitterne equalised. A penalty shoot out was to follow. Bitterne took the first penalty, hit the bar and went over. Jake (Sarisbury captain) scores in the left corner (0-1 to Sarisbury). Bitterne take their second and equalise. Jack tucks away his spot kick to restore Sparks lead (1-2). Bitterne take their final penalty, saved by Ash, Sparks go through (1-2)  on penalties to face Botley Green again, but this time in the final.

The final is 5 minutes each way. Some good defending by both teams mean that at half time it is 0-0. Shortly after the start of the second half Botley break through and score. Sparks begin to press for an equaliser, but with a minute to go Botley catch us on the break again (2-0).

A very enjoyable morning’s football and the best result yet was achieved by the boys.

We would like to thank our sponsor, Commercial Lighting Systems Ltd, for their help with our match day strip and team jackets.

2007-2008 table

1 Oakwood Raiders 24 17 6 1 71 10 61 40
2 Sarisbury Sparks 24 18 4 2 60 20 40 40
3 Winchester YFC Eagles 24 17 5 2 69 14 55 39
4 Michelmersh & Timsbury 24 14 6 4 48 13 35 34
5 Hedge End Tigers 24 12 6 6 51 25 26 30
6 Townhill Emperors 24 10 4 10 46 43 3 24
7 Bashley Pythons 23 9 4 10 40 35 5 22
8 Eastleigh Youth FC 22 10 2 10 34 38 -4 22
9 Salisbury City 22 8 5 9 42 39 3 21
10 Hillcrest White 24 6 2 16 23 70 -47 14
11 AFC Hiltingbury Red 23 4 5 14 25 68 -43 13
12 S & D Youth 24 1 3 20 13 65 -52 5
13 New Forest Stags 24 0 2 22 11 93 -82 2

runners up and a great season for the under 10,s