Sainsbury's School Games Y5/6 football Tournament

On Wednesday, Oakwood took both a boys and girls football team to the the Test Park Sainsbury's School Games football tournament.

Having only started training in January it was the girls team's first competition and their first ever competitive matches against other schools. Under the guidance of Mr Ship the girls team battled their way to 1 win, two draws and two loses - narrowly missing out on qualification for the quarter final in their last group game.
A huge well done to the girls who all enjoyed their first taste of competitive football for team Oakwood.

The boys found qualification from their group much easier and topped the table with three wins from three games. In reaching the quarter finals the boys were drawn to play against St Monica Junior School, who beat Oakwood only a few weeks ago in the final of the City Cup, however the team took their revenge with a 1-0 win. Up next in the semi-final were Townhill Junior school, Oakwood triumphed by the same scoreline again, 1-0.
The final, against the much fancied Shirley junior school, was a close game. However two quick goals gave Shirley the lead and try as they might Oakwood couldn't find a way back into the game. Finishing runners up in cup competition for the second time this season.

Well done to both teams who represented the school so well.
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