On Sunday afternoon (10 September 06), our Faber Maunsell work side played in the 5 a side football competition at Filton College.
The format was an 8 teams tournament, 2 groups of 4, with the top qualifying teams going through to the finals.
The pitch was a lot smaller than a normal football field, only about 30m long, but you could pass of the walls legally, essentially similar to indoor sports where the netting can be used.
We played each team in our Group twice, totalling 6 games of 10 minutes each.
We started well, winning 2-1 in the first game. But then it started going downhill. We lost the next 4 games in varying style, often going down within the first minutes due to silly penalties or not backing up in defence.
I rotated on and off the field during the day and also as goalie for a few of the games, saving a few hard ones but also letting a few others thru. When the opposition gets a breakaway it is very hard to defend!
We had 7 players so there were plenty of opportunities for rests, but some of the other lads had already played a full 90 minute game the day before, so there were some tired legs out there.
Our final game ended in a 2-2 draw which capped off an enjoyable afternoon of mid twenty temperatures.
Not making the finals, we packed up and headed home, not stopping for a pint as I had hoped… oh well maybe next time. I did have a beer once I got home though.
A couple of snaps from the game included. We are in the purple and white tops.
3 comments:
Hey guys,
I haven't been doing much, sitting in my bean bag chair and going to work. Good to here you are having fun will write a more comprehensive email soon and fill you in on all the happenings. Have Fun
Chris
haha awsome, Phil had told me you were playing! Glad your enjoying your time in England. Take care
Megs
Brad you should teach these Brits a thing or two about football. After their performace in the world cup I think they are in need of some pointers.
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