The E-Sports Under 15’s were involved in the Emirates Airlines Football 7s at the weekend. With a strong team most of which are the Welsh Super Cup Champions 2009.
The group of 5 was split over the two days, Friday and Saturday making it interesting for the whole weekend. The boys made no mistake in their opening 2 fixtures smashing 9 goals past them and the last fixture of the day was derby match against the rivals who also went to Wales with another football academy and they won 2-1 courtesy of an own goal!
It was a successful opening day on the Saturday of the event, the Under 15’s played their remaining group fixture and convincingly won 3-0. Into the Semi finals and 1 game away from the main pitch and T.V. coverage. Again it was business as usual with E-Sports sweeping aside their opponents 2-0 with a great display from James Heeler at the back!
The FINAL was played right in the middle of the 1pm sun on the stadium pitch. Before hand the boys met Liverpool legend Ian Rush for a photo with the team. Out the tunnel they came looking confident against a tough Abu Dhabi Thistle side. The game started slow and was a midfield battle with few opportunities for either team the game opened up in the second half with SIVVY and Rayan Makki having great chances to win the match. Stalemate and it’s into penalties 4-4 everyone’s scored. Nathan Banks is 5th taker steps up but unfortunately puts it over the bar. Abu Dhabi Thistle take full advantage and tuck their penalty away to seal the win! WELL DONE to all the boys and to John Rabone and Howard Banks for encouraging and taking the boys on the day.