English Schools' Football Association

Cardinal Heenan Sports College (Liverpool SFA)

Cardinal Heenan Sports College (Liverpool SFA) achieved an impressive double yesterday afternoon at Colchester United FC, as they overcame Eastbury Comprehensive School (Barking & Dagenham SFA, 3-1 on penalties, to lift the ESFA Under 13 Schools’ Cup for Boys.

The win meant that the Merseyside based school have been crowned national champions at both the Under 12 and Under 13 age group this season.

Cardinal Heenan took the lead on 27 minutes thanks to Lee Jones. Eastbury then equalised in the last minute of normal time when captain, John Massala, latched onto a through ball from Michael Jan to slot past the Cardinal Heenan goalkeeper.

With no further goal scored in extra time, the tie was settled on penalties. South East England Council Member, Phil Harding, was on hand to present the winner’s trophy.

Squads

Eastbury: Connor Gray (Goalkeeper), Tyler Rothon, Alec Monk, Hassan Hussain, Michael Jan, Alban Tahiri, John Massala (Captain), Lewis Owiredu, Reno Turner, Bradley McKendie, Okan Evren, Florent Marevci, Bogan Costea (Goalkeeper), Carlos Amador, Cameron Peaty, Fatih Ozcan, Jason Odei, James Abazi. Team Management: Mr W Baldacchino (Manager), Mr S Hamberger (Assistant Manager), Mr J Baldwin (Coach)

Cardinal Heenan: Callum Mulby (Goalkeeper), Ross Wilson, Alex Morris, Adam Dunwoody, John Duncan, Liam Walsh, Lee Jones, Luke Griffiths, Bailie Murphy, Scott Briscombe, Michael Cummins, Lewis Cooper, Lewis Bocking, Daniel Murphy, Alan Pollard, Patrick Parr, Aaron Parker. Team Management: Mr M Cooper (Team Manager)

Match Officials

Referee: Steve Moore
Assistant Referees: Eddie Smith & Nick Hilton
Fourth Official: Dave Duffett

Photographs and a match DVD can be purchased via
www.rwt-photography.co.uk

U13 Schools’ Cup for Boys Results 2011