Under 11's - SEMI-FINAL INJUSTICE! The Under 11's were particularly unlucky as they dominated their semi, but were undone by a goal which should not have been allowed and were also denied a clear penalty appeal. The referee in this game was clearly on the side of Soul B, the opposition. Despite this, the under 11's should have taken their chances, as there were enough to turn the game around. The whole squad played well though, and all the outfield players scored in the tournament. The star performers from this squad were Anoop in Goal with some fantastic shot stopping at full stretch, Balraj who played on the flanks and in defense with a calm and controlled head and Jaffar, who scored in almost every game with clinical finishing, including a blistering free-kick.

From left to right: Jag, Anoop, Balraj, Demi, Jaffar, Lewis, Taylor & Daniel

Under 13's (1) - SEMI-FINAL THROWN AWAY The Under 13's led 2:0 in this semi and through the game away with a lack of concentration at the back. The game was turned around to 4:2 but then Freeflow missed a number of chances after complete dominance. They managed to pull a goal back to make the score 4:3, but this was too late in the end. They were unlucky, as the oppositions goals were due to moments of fortune and power play. However after leading 2:0, dominating, missing chances, failing to shoot regularly and mishaps at the back, they had the final in sight and threw it away ultimately. This was in harsh lesson and experience but a much needed one. Star performers for this squad on the day, Faris, with his magic feet and some great long range goals, Selim, buzzing with energy as always and Harvinder with his movement and close control, buying time and space for others.

From left to right: Dilraj, Harvinder, Shohaib, Pawandeep, Faris & Selim.

Under 13's (2) - QUATER-FINAL FUSTRATION The other Under 13's (U13 - 2) squad was on the opposite side of the draw to the U13 -1, and we were hoping for an all Freeflow final. This squad was led by the young Academy volunteer Toch Singh, only 16, and they won their group with ease after an 8:0 win, a 2:1 win and then after experimentation lost their final group game 5:2.  The Quarter-Final saw them against a team almost twice the size of them and with an obvious intimidating physical approach. However inspired by Taner and Judge they dominated the early exchanges and hit the post after some lovely inter play. Freeflow dominated the match, by playing quick one, two touch football to overcome their physical opponents. They then struck the woodwork again and then scored, but for the referee to disallow the goal unjustly. The referee generally had a poor game in this tie, by favoring the physical approach of the opposition, however the U13's continued to play lovely football and were undone in extra-time 2:0 after lapses of concentration.  It was a painful and frustrating end after the wrong team had won and it felt like an anti-climax after so much promise in round 1. Mentions must go to Taner, consistent as ever at a competitive level, Judge for scoring regularly, something he failed to do in the previous tournament, Harjeet too found the net and for the second tournament in row was great at the back and Adam as ever showed off his shot stopping skills. Albert deserves a special mention for playing well under pressure, and was outstanding in the Quarter-Final as he replaced the injured Harjeet.

Warming up from left to right: Harjeet, Iyub, Albert, Adam, Maninder & Taner.