On Saturday 19 November, Charterhouse hosted the Under 11 Surrey Prep Schools’ Football Cup and Plate Finals on Big Ground. After 27 schools had entered the competition, it was done to just 4 teams who competed in the two respective finals.
In the main final, congratulations go to Downsend who were crowned 2016 Champions after a very high quality game against Royal Russell. Both teams battled hard throughout the match and with Downsend leading 1 - 0 at half time there was still all to play for. Near misses at each end could have changed the game, but a goal for Royal Russell really made the final part of the match very exciting! Downsend scored again on the break to put themselves back on top and although Royal Russell piled on the pressure, a break-away goal for Downsend decided the result and the game finished 3 - 1.
In the plate final, Danes Hill were the winners for the second year running. They faced a strong KCS, Wimbledon side in a game that was full of end to end action. The score was 1 - 1 at half time and the second half proved to be as exciting as the first. After goals from both sides made it 3 - 3, extra time looked to be the only way to settle the two teams. With only a few minutes remaining, Danes Hill took the lead and then closed the game out with another goal to win 5 - 3 at the final whistle. David Howells, Director of Football, presented the medals and trophies to each of the teams, whilst Director of Sport, Nick Beasant commented “it was a pleasure to be able to host these finals for the first time and to have such a high quality display of football from all four competing schools. Congratulations to all those players and staff involved in what was an excellent afternoon of sport”.  |
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