Lyn Green Retain Y5 Crown!
By Joe Perkins
LG pip Bernies in shoot-out drama.
Power League on Thursday evening saw Lyndon Green retain their Year 5 6-a-side title. They won a dramatic penalty shoot-out which followed an end-to-end, pulsating final that had concluded 2-a-piece.
Fifteen teams participated in the tournament and all played their part in a successful evening's football. After thirty matches, countless goals and fast-paced action, the best two sides in the tournament met, in what was to be, a memorable final.
LG and Bernies stormed through their groups into the quarter finals and whilst Bernies had a comfortable passage through to the semis, thumping Colebourne 6-1, LG were involved in a tighter affair against old adversaries, Timberley. The Wensley Roaders narrowly winning 2-1.
So to the semis. Bernies were up against Rosary who, whilst not being at their best, had crept through courtesy of a quarter final penalty shoot-out against Alum Rock rivals, Highfield. In a one-sided game, Bernies triumphed 2-0 and booked a final berth. Similarly, LG had a relatively smooth ride themselves, beating an impressive Audley side who had won all their group games and beat a decent Parkfield side in the quarters. However, LG were too big a hurdle as the 4-0 score-line reflected.
And so to the final. Gripping, enthralling, captivating, breath-taking. LG led twice only to be pegged back on both occasions in rapid-style and LG had their keeper to thank for seeing the game head to a shoot-out after he made a string of fine saves. An exhilarating spot-kick competition ensued and included two 'hit the bar' misses by both sides. Sadly for Bernies their fifth penalty was sent wide and the trophy stayed at Wensley Road.
Fifteen teams participated in the tournament and all played their part in a successful evening's football. After thirty matches, countless goals and fast-paced action, the best two sides in the tournament met, in what was to be, a memorable final.
LG and Bernies stormed through their groups into the quarter finals and whilst Bernies had a comfortable passage through to the semis, thumping Colebourne 6-1, LG were involved in a tighter affair against old adversaries, Timberley. The Wensley Roaders narrowly winning 2-1.
So to the semis. Bernies were up against Rosary who, whilst not being at their best, had crept through courtesy of a quarter final penalty shoot-out against Alum Rock rivals, Highfield. In a one-sided game, Bernies triumphed 2-0 and booked a final berth. Similarly, LG had a relatively smooth ride themselves, beating an impressive Audley side who had won all their group games and beat a decent Parkfield side in the quarters. However, LG were too big a hurdle as the 4-0 score-line reflected.
And so to the final. Gripping, enthralling, captivating, breath-taking. LG led twice only to be pegged back on both occasions in rapid-style and LG had their keeper to thank for seeing the game head to a shoot-out after he made a string of fine saves. An exhilarating spot-kick competition ensued and included two 'hit the bar' misses by both sides. Sadly for Bernies their fifth penalty was sent wide and the trophy stayed at Wensley Road.
Where next?
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LG swipe title from Timbers.
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Rosary hold LG in titanic tussle. Colebourne's battlers suffer defeats. Abbey make it 3 out of 3 wins.
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