Blackpool FC Community Trust’s annual secondary school Futsal tournament took place at Stanley Park on Thursday 8th December. Over 70 pupils from Years 10 and 11 across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast took part in the EFL Trust area Futsal finals.
Three teams from Montgomery, two teams from South Shore, two teams from St Mary’s and one from Lytham St Anne’s (LSA) participated in the finals.
LSA qualified as group winners from Group A undefeated with Montgomery B qualifying as runners up. Montgomary A were winners from Group B and Motgomery C qualified as runners up. LSA went on to beat Montgomery C despite a good performance from their opponents. A thrilling 5-5 match in the other semi-final saw Montgomery A go through to the final after they were successful on penalties against Montgomery B.
Montgomery A took an early lead in the final against LSA after an error at the back saw Montgomery score directly from a free kick. LSA quickly responded with two quick goals to knock the confidence from the Montgomery boys after a bright start. LSA extended their lead mid-way through the first half with a further goal on the break. Montgomery came back again to claw one back despite the opposition enjoying most of the possession. Late on, LSA added two further goals with the final score ending 5-2.
Blackpool FC Community Trust’s Football Development Officer Alex Taylor said, “I was pleased to see such healthy competition from the students during this year’s competition. We had players with Academy experience, players from local grass roots clubs or those that just play games for the school which was great to see.”
Alex added, “We had some great goals and some exciting attacking futsal being played. I hope those that enjoyed tonight, will continue to play futsal and see both the technical and tactical benefits the game gives you.”
Did you know, Blackpool FC Community Trust run a Futsal development session at Stanley Park, Blackpool Sports Centre on a Thursday 5.30-6.30pm? If you’re 14-16 years old and would like to get involved contact blackpool FC Community Trust on 01253 348691.
