Football Season Celebrations

Ryan Blake’s gruelling strength and conditioning programme is paying off as St Paul’s came out on top after extra time, in their semi-final match against Hampton.

With the game poised at 1-1 and after a scare when Hampton’s pacey winger hit the post up stepped Ben Tatters; neat interplay on the left led the ball being squared to Ben, just outside the area. It was all the invitation he required, thumping a dipping, swerving shot into the far top corner.

All that was left was to close out the win. Some jitters were dispelled and
a composed clearance put De La Riva Brown in behind Hampton. Deciding the opportunity was too straightforward, Luis cut back to bamboozle the centre back not once but three times before calmly slotting past the goalkeeper. There is great spirit in this team and I am certain they will carry that with them to the final!