Oakwood 0-0 St Monica (Oakwood win 3-2 on pens)

Despite the horrendous weather during the day on Friday, the school football team had to brave the weather after school to play their Southampton City Cup game against St Monica's.

Before kicking off, the team had to clear a mountain of leaves from the pitch: so we could see the lines around the pitch. They also had to battle with a few rather boggy patches.

Despite looking like the more dangerous team throughout the match, Oakwood were not able to make the crucial final pass to an attacker. So when the final whistle blew it was still 0-0. Being a cup match extra time followed. But still neither team could find a way to break the deadlock, meaning the game would be decided on penalties.

Oakwood captain, Reece, chose to shoot second in the shoot-out and it turned out to be the right decision! Both teams scored their first two penalties; Reece and Sam netting for Oakwood. The third St Monica penalty was missed, meaning if Oakwood scored their third penalty they would progress to the next round. Alan, always calm under pressure, stepped up and slotted the ball home; sending Oakwood through to the quarter final.

Alan also picked up the Man of the Match award for his all round performance.