CHS’ UNDER 13 GIRLS ARE
PREMIER LEAGUE SCHOOLS’ TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
CHS’
under 13 girls reaching the final beat all expectations as they had to
play against some tough teams. They made it after progressing through their
group undefeated securing 10 points out of a possible 12, as well as scoring
six goals and only conceding two which came in the last group match.
CHS then played against QPR in the semi finals and a goal from Hollie Massey
secured a place in the premier league schools’ tournament final on their first appearance
at the tournament.
The final was against Aston
Villa. The girls walked out of the Anfield tunnel accompanied by the Liverpool
anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' ringing around the stadium.
The final was refereed by
premier league official Chris Foy with Phil Dowd as fourth official.
Congleton had the better chances but were not able to capitalise on the
possession. Emma Nisbit, Hollie Massey and Amy Rogers all went close, whilst
Becky Barlow, Caitlin Green and Goalkeeper Lydia Bennett were assured at the
back. The game needed extra time to separate the two teams. The goal came when a
clearance from Bennett wasn't dealt with by the Villa defence and a neat flicked
header by Hollie Massey deflected the ball past the keeper. In desperation Villa
started to play the long ball to pressurise the defence, but they held firm to
clinch a 1-0 victory and the trophy.
The trophy was presented by the
Chairman of The Premier League Sir Dave Richards, accompanied by Liverpool FC
players Jordan Henderson and Lucas Leiva.
This
is the first year that the wining team will receive a specially-designed trophy
that replicates Barclays Premier League trophy. Meaning that CHS will be the first to have their names engraved on the base of
the trophy and will keep the trophy for 12 months and I am sure it will be
displayed somewhere, where the whole school can see the girl’s excellent performance
and achievement.
The whole
of the school are proud of the girls and are excited about having the trophy
and hope to retain it again next year!
Written by Adam Bailey and Mr Naylor
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