HYFC Under 11’s Update

It was another great day out for the 17 boys who participated in the ‘Oxford Mail Futsal Tournament’ at Oxford City Indoor arena. Haddenham U11's have visited the final on their last two visits and were hoping to do the same this time round again!

Out of a group of 10, which had 3 Haddenham teams, HYFC managed to finish

1st, 4th and 7th in the league table which was a great achievement for the boys.

Unfortunately in the plate event - Haddenham lost to Bishop Cannings in golden goal, but it was still a great achievement for the boys who worked extremely hard throughout the day and played some great futsal along the way.

In the trophy event, it turned out to be a Haddenham vs. Haddenham Semi Final which saw a good game played in the right spirit, a game which came down on to missed chances. However regardless who won, for the third time in a row, we had another Haddenham team in the Final!

It was an entertaining final against Radley, but the boys couldn't finish off the job against a good Radley side that deserved their win on the day. However, even with a defeat the boys knew that it was a great achievement. They all played with smiles on their faces and enjoyed it, which is the most important thing.

Haddenham 11's vs. Crystal Palace Academy

U11’s - 7th November 2015

A cold, wet and miserable day was predicted, but for 9 boys they had a great chance to prove themselves against the Premier League Academy Side of Crystal Palace.

The rain started pouring just before kick off as we prepared ourselves to play against a Crystal Palace team who were fair but very aggressive in their play. HYFC started the game well and took control early on, being 2-0 up in the first ten minutes. Palace realised they were up for a tougher match than they had obviously assumed, but they quickly changed gear and the match became a very exciting encounter.

Crystal Palace managed to win 9 goals to 7!!

Yet another great achievement by the boys, this team is growing from strength to strength. This team must be very proud of themselves. The coach [Will Dodds] is certainly extremely proud of them.

Team photo against Crystal Palace

From Left to Right

Harrison Heale, Callum Martin, Joe Timman, Josh Stranks, Lucca Warren Torres, Dom Fowler, Leo Luis, Callum Griffin and Matt Purdy