15/06/2026
With tournament season in full swing our U13’s had back to back tournaments this Saturday and Sunday.
Stoke Lane Tournament
A strong tournament performance that ended in disappointment in the semi-finals against Longwell Green, who went on to win the tournament. The team did everything possible to win the game and were the only side that looked likely to score, but couldn’t find the breakthrough. After a goalless draw, luck wasn’t on our side in the penalty shootout. Across the tournament, the squad showed great consistency, recording 2 wins, 2 draws and just 1 loss, scoring 8 goals and conceding only 2. Reaching the semi-finals and pushing the eventual champions all the way was a reflection of the quality and determination shown throughout the day.
Player of the tournament went to Isla. An absolute rock in central defence the whole tournament which we’ve become a custom to since she’s been part of the team. She was also the first person to put her hand up and take a penalty which shows huge courage a character.
Brislington Tournament
Another positive tournament showing, with our only defeat once again coming against the eventual tournament winners. The team played some excellent football throughout and proved extremely difficult to beat, but too many drawn matches ultimately cost us progression from the group stage, finishing third. Despite not advancing, the squad competed brilliantly throughout the day, ending with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, scoring 4 goals and conceding only 2. To suffer just one defeat all tournament - and that coming against the eventual champions - demonstrates how competitive and resilient the team were from start to finish.
Player of the tournament simply couldn’t be split so had to go to two players.
Bella - outstanding battling performance again as she very often shows. The opposition found her near impossible to get past all day and she travelled with the ball from back to front so often to try and create chances. She was finally rewarded in the last game for her efforts with a goal to top off some great performances.
Flo - played as part of the back 2 all day and was phenomenal. Every time she got on the ball she looked to pass forward and stayed very composed. Another who’s efforts were finally rewarded in the final group game with a goal which was a neatly tucked finish into the bottom corner.
Some great performances for all the girls across the weekend and were hugely proud of all that took part.
UTM💚
