House Football 2015: The Results

by Vashti Turner  on November 24, 2015  in  House Competitions Sports

For the past two weeks, teams from all 4 houses have been battling every lunchtime for a place in the elusive house football final for a chance of lifting the House Football Cup. The competition came to a close on Friday in front of a sell-out crowd in the sports hall. It was a tense affair as students and teachers roared their support for their house from the side-lines. The teams put on an entertaining display of skill and fought with real passion for their house.

Year 7 Girl’s Final

Franklin 2 – 3 Angelou

KAA Girl’s football team star player Lilian was the hero on the day for Angelou as she scored a hat-trick of goals to secure the cup for Angelou and most importantly the house points. Mr Kavanagh was left jumping for joy at the final whistle as Angelou won their first House Football Cup. Franklin battled well and were unlucky in a close game.

Year 7 Boy’s Final

Honeyball 0 – 0 Franklin

(Honeyball win on penalties)

A tense game had to be settled on penalties in the end and it was Honeyball who beat favourites Franklin, who were impressive in the earlier rounds. Conor, Harvey and Shyhiem all scored their penalties to send the blues fans wild with joy. Mr Fisher was very proud to see Honeyball win their first House Football Cup.

Year 8 Girl’s Final

Pankhurst 0 – 0 Angelou

(Pankhurst win on penalties)

It was a repeat of last year’s final as these two houses revived their rivalry. There were very few chances in the game, with both defences keeping out all attacks. The game went to penalties and Pankhurst once again held their nerve as Tahana scored the winning penalty to ensure they reclaimed their title as reigning champions.

Year 8 Boy’s Final

Pankhurst 2 – 1 Franklin

The last and most entertaining match of the day ensured the finals finished on a high. Franklin, who had been in outstanding form all tournament, took a deserved lead through Elijah and with one minute to go it seemed would be winning their first House Cup. However, a goalkeeping error allowed Bilal E to equalise from the penalty spot. As the crowd counted down the last ten seconds, on the count of two Cameron John-Jules blasted a shot into the top corner to bring the cup home to Pankhurst for the second time in as many years.

Player of the Tournament:

Year 7 Girls: Lilian Sampson (Angelou)

Year 7 Boys: Carlos Lizaso Lopez-Mora (Franklin)

Year 8 Girls: Ayah Hemmid (Angelou)

Year 8 Boys: Jeriel Quainoo (Franklin)