Cheam Park Farm 0 – 4 Avenue
The game got off to an amazing start when our captain, Charlie, cracked in an amazing goal with a fierce shot that bounced into the goal off the underside of the crossbar. All in the first minute! Avenue maintained pressure throughout the game and the well organised defence controlled by vice-captain Robbie and ably assisted by Luke, Eloise, Teddy and Joshua S prevented Cheam Park from having a shot on goal for the entire match. Our midfield with Charlie in the centre and Joshua F, Danny and Harry on the wings fought hard throughout the match and generally got the better of their opposite numbers. Our second goal came when the Cheam Park goalkeeper dropped the ball and Harvey pounced and scored before anyone else on the field had realised what was happening. Harvey, together with Jonathan and Shrihari formed a formidable attack and harassed the Cheam Park defence relentlessly.
Much to our delight a move rehearsed on the training ground produced our third goal. From a corner, Joshua F ran into space so that Charlie could play the ball directly to him. Joshua then played the ball quickly across the goal to find Jonathan ready to nonchalantly strike the ball into the net. 3-0 was the half time score.
The second half produced no further goals until a masterful substitution by the coach released Joshua F onto the pitch to support our attackers. No sooner had that happened than Joshua scored our fourth goal and victory was assured.
The boys were a credit to the school. After the match they shook hands with their opponents and gave them three cheers, and one for luck. Boys, parents and staff were all delighted with the way things turned out.
