Last week the Penpol School boys football team continued their success at the Mayor’s Cup; making it 3 wins in 3 years.
The boys played wonderfully, winning league games against Connor Downs, St Piran’s, Bodriggy and fighting back to draw with St Erth conceding only 2 goals on their way to the final.
They spent most of the first half on the back foot with Bodriggy enjoying most of the possession with Penpol captain, Isaac, having to come off injured in his last game for the school team. Also missing the game through injury was Alfie, whose team talk at half time turned the tide.
The game however, ended 0-0 and headed to the dreaded penalty shootout and I tell you what, Gareth Southgate and the England team should take note as both teams scored some excellent penalties. Unfortunately for Bodriggy, they went on to miss in sudden death. Up stepped Nicholas, the 3rd Year 6 pupil in the team making his last appearance, to confidently thrash home the winner- cue the celebrations.
Thank you to all at Hayle Football Club for the event and special thanks to Mayor June Lawrenson-Reid for hosting the event. The teams all played brilliantly, especially Bodriggy who would also have been worthy winners.