On Sunday 7 January Bootham Girls’ Futsal Club travelled to Leeds for the final round of the West Riding Girls Futsal League. Bootham Girls’ took teams at U13, U14 and U15, with various games times being played.

Bootham U13s

Represented by: Jessica H, Mollie C, Isabelle S, Florence L, Maisie M, Jean P and Scarlet W.

The first game of the day saw the U13s take on Samba Allstars U13s. They played three periods of 15 minutes and the girls started on fire racing into a 4-2 lead at the first break with 2 goals from Maisie and one each for Florence and Izzy on her debut. They continued their scoring run in the second period with 2 more goals for Florence. Scarlett was making some fab saves in the Bootham goal as the side continued to control the match. As players tired Samba came right back in the final period, a goal for Mollie saw the girls hang on for a 7-7 draw. If you consider the average age was just 11, the futsal on show was amazing, well played girls!

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Bootham U14s

Represented by: Jessica W, Erin E, Imogen D, Maja M, Lewis P, Lena L and Sienna S

Match 01

In what was the undoubtedly the game of the day, Bootham U14s took on Bootham U15s. With both sides looking to get bragging rights over the other, the match started at a furious pace. With some of the best futsal of the of the tournament, the passing and movement from both teams was a delight to watch. Both goalkeepers, Jessica and Heidi were making plenty of saves and just before the end of the first half the U15s finally broke the deadlock with goals from Abbie and Millie. The second half was the same as the first with chances at both ends. The U15s added to the score when Millie grabbed her second, to make the final score 3-0 to the U15s.

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Match 02

The U14s took on Norristhorpe U14s in their second game of the day and it just wasn’t their day. They created chance after chance in the 1st half but could beat a resolute Norristhorpe goalkeeper, and the half finished 2-0 to Norristhorpe. The second half was much of the same, with Bootham playing some neat and tidy futsal but unable to score. Bootham finally broke through when Mia smashed home a free kick but Norristhorpe hit them on the break to give a final score of 5-1 to Norristhorpe. The score line didn’t reflect the way the girls played, but well done to the opposition on some stunning finishing.

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Bootham U15s

Represented by: Heidi J, Hattie F, Abbie D, Molly G, Lacey B, Hannah B, Millie T, Aria P and Abbie D.

Match 01

See above for the match report against the U14s.

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Match 02

The U15s played Norristhorpe U15s in their second game of the day, and boy they were in determined mood. A fast start saw they take a 4-1 lead at the interval, with 2 each for Millie and Lacey. The second half was one way traffic with some sublime 1 and 2 passing from the whole squad, and goals galore! Four goals from Aria, another 3 from Lacey and one for Abbie saw a final score of 12-1 to Bootham. Watching the U15s when they are in this mood was pure delight, they moved the ball from one end of the court to another, happy to play backwards and use the width, with players swopping in the safety role, pure futsal!

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Players of the Tournament

U12s – Maisie M – The more matches she played, the better she looked. Her power and drive when running with the ball were brilliant to see, and some of the goal she scored were simply stunning, top job Maisie!

U13s – Jessica H – A player who just grew in confidence throughout the matches and really came of age. Possibly the best defender in all the squads, but also one who was calm on the ball and comfortable running it out. The best this young lady has ever played, amazing improvements!

U14s – Maja M – Another player who grew in confidence throughout the matches. Her physicality and desire to win the ball helped keep her team on the front foot in all their games. She has started to add goals to her game, so another player we need to keep an eye on!

U15s – Millie T – Her running with the ball and pace are going to cause problems for players at any level, and her eye for goal is making her a top futsal player. She is still learning the game but what a player we have on our hands!