Double Cup Heartbreak for dedicated girl footballers

Last week the girls football team had a busy week of cup fixtures.

On Monday Clockhouse hosted Upminster Junior School in the Borough Cup quarter-final. Clockhouse played down hill and an edgy encounter remained goalless at half time. Just after the break the contest exploded into life, Upminster scored a goal to take the lead and quickly followed up with a well worked second goal. Clockhouse looked fatigued, but with typical Clockhouse spirit Clocks got back into the contest, Mia C with the goal. Clockhouse threw everything into the last 10 minutes but just could not find the goal to level the contest.

On Friday Clockhouse were back in action this time in the semi-final of the Havering League Cup. This time Clockhouse hosted St. Joseph's. Clockhouse took the lead in less than 2 minutes with Mia C finding the net. St. Joe's hit straight back to level the contest. This seemed a common theme throughout the match. An end to end battle, with both teams having spells of dominance. Just after half time St Joseph's took the lead and in a reversal of the first half Mia C scored her 2nd goal of the day to tie the score.

The game looked destined for extra time but with three minutes remaining St Joseph's broke away to score the winner and knock Clockhouse out of the cup.

Mr Yarrow said 'It's been a heartbreaking week. Two fantastic games both could of gone either way. What really impressed me was the children's never give up attitudes. Those girls looked out on their feet but didn't give up until the final whistle. 

I'd like to reflect on the success of this campaign rather than the unfortunate cup exits. The children got to the later stages of the big competitions in Havering. They should be as proud as I am! I'd like to wish Upminster & St Joseph's the besgt of luck in the next stages.

Thank you to Mr McGlinchey who always leads the girls in great style and to Mr Martin and former pupil Gracie H for refereeing the games.

The support from the sideline was amazing, I hope you were all as impressed by the girls effort as I was.'

RESULTS:

Clockhouse 1 vs 2 Upminster 

Clockhouse 2 vs 3 St Joseph's 

SQUAD:

Brooke A, Kayleigh S, Andreja R, Holly W (c), Lilly S-E, Leah L, Mia C, Ruby L and Ruby N.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH:

Vs Upminster - Holly W

Vs St Joseph's - Lily S-E