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.

Is your child in the current school Year 3? Would he or she like to join a local mini soccer team with the possibility of playing in the Eastleigh & District Mini Soccer League from September 2008? We offer fun, age related football training on Saturday mornings between 10:00am and 12:00 pm at our local ground. Our coaches are CRB checked and FA qualified. Our team enjoyed a successful season and finished 4th in the red league (see The Southern Daily Echo website for further details).

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