SLIMBRIDGE SPITFIRES TRIUMPH AT THORNBURY TOURNAMENT

 

Slimbridge Spitfires were victorious at the recent Thornbury 6-a-side tournament.

On a warm day, the Spitfires were in tremendous form winning their group with victories over Thornbury Falcons (5-0), Westbury Park (2-1) and Avon Athletic B (3-0). Jordan Hodges, George Mack and Ollie Furneaux were all on the scoresheet.

In the quarter-final the Spitfires faced Avon Athletic A and won 2-1. The semi-final saw a rematch with Avon Athletic B and they won 1-0 thanks to a last minute George Mack goal.

The final was a tense affair against Longlevens, with both sides hitting the post. In the end the game was scoreless and it went to penalties. Joe Wilcox and Jordan Hodges scored for Slimbridge and a great save from Harry Prescott meant that the Spitfires were crowned the winners.

The Spitfires that took part were Harry Prescott, Ryan Ponting, Joe Wilcox, Sam Crosby, Ollie Furneaux, George Mack, Joe Oliver and Jordan Hodges.