End of Year Academy Game Ends All Square

Sunday saw the final Academy game of the season take place on the main pitch. A battle of the bragging rights saw the 1^st Years take on the 2^nd Years in what was their final game of the footballing season. Broadhurst Park opened its doors and welcomed in a crowd of family, friends and supporters to cheer on the students in their last run out of the year.

Arlo Buller fired the 1^st Years into an early 1-0 lead and they went on to dominate proceedings before doubling their advantage, again courtesy of Buller.  An end-to-end game ensured an exciting contest was taking place in front of the 150 spectators in attendance; with the 2^nd Years piling on the pressure in an attempt to half the deficit.

They were soon rewarded and pulled it back to 2-1, with a controversial goal that was given despite the outrage of the 1^st Years who claimed a foul had been committed against their goalkeeper. The 2^nd Years now had the wind in their sails and were pressing late into the game, hitting the same post 3 times, on what seemingly was not going to be their day. That was until a combative challenge in the 1^st Years penalty box, which resulted in a penalty being awarded; swiftly despatched by Alex Canning to spare the 2^nd Years’ blushes.  

The final score of 2-2 ended what was a very enjoyable day for those playing and in the stands, and an end of year picture was taken to finish what was a lovely day all round.

Interested in attending one of our upcoming trials for our education and football academy? Contact tom.conroy@fc-utd.net