Football Team22 November 2018 (by KHamilton) |
On a bitterly cold evening, the Driffield Junior School Football team took part in the Humberside Large Schools U11 7-a-side Tournament at South Hunsley School.
The best 4 schools from the East Riding, Hull and North East Lincolnshire took part in the tournament, with Driffield having being crowned East Riding Champions a few weeks ago.
Schools were split into 3 groups. Driffield played Walthan Leas (NE Lincolnshire) in their first game, winning comfortably 1-0, to calm the nerves.
Their second game was against Biggin Hill, who were the weakest team in the group. However, a nervous performance resulted in a 0-0 draw, leaving the final game against Kirk Ella crucial.
Kirk Ella played the most consistent football of the evening. However, a spirited display by the Driffield boys and a break away goal meant a 1-0 victory and the team top of their group. Kirk Ella qualifying as the best runners up from the three groups.
In the semi-final, it was just one game too far, with Driffield losing to Signhills Junior from NE Lincs. Kirk Ella won their semi final and then went on to win the tournament and book their place in the North of England Final in Nottingham next year.
Driffield are picture above, with their fourth place medals.
Well done to all the players and a big thank you to all the parents/grandparents/siblings for their support. Finally, a big thanks to South Hunsley and Mat Simpson for hosting/organising the tournament.