25/05/2026
Yesterday, we arrived determined and united to the tournament for our first game v Newport. Summer quickly secured a first goal, shortly followed by another, but unfortunately disallowed.
Betsy soon after escorted with 3 missed attempts and a great save from Millie.
Throughout the game Jess, Darcey and Layla-Mai remained strong in defence. Although the game displayed an even possession from both teams, our girls were over the moon with a 1-0 win!
Next we faced tough opposition in our second match v Wight Eagles, and although we applied pressure from the onset, a split second mis-judgement left us with a 1-0 loss.
With a mighty defence of 4 in the the third match v Ventnor we saw more unlucky strikes made by Liv and Summer assisted by LaylaAnne and Jaela. As the tension rose, 2 Wildheart players recieved an injury posing it difficult for them to continue. Final score unfortunately again was 1-0.
Our fierce U12 Spitfires, then beat us with a cracking goal!
During the remainder of the afternoon, we played several matches back to back in the heat. With initially only 1 sub and then none once Millie was unable to play on in goal, the girls worked tirelessly to perform great quality football, they supported one another by changing some positioning and Layla-Mai stepped up to the role in goal.
With Ivy and Liv making fantastic clearance, Betsy won our next game v Ventnor with a bottom corner goal!
Despite a loss in the last scheduled game against Newport, we had made 3rd position, which enabled us to take on Ventnor, then Newport in the Semi final and plate phase.
Our players continuously pressed their components until the final whistle and with pride, our captain Liv and co-captain Ivy lead our team to fourth position!
It was a fun, well organised event hosted by Ventnor and although a long day and very warm, we are extremely proud for all girls involved to have received 4th place!
With each match they attend, they are developing within their position, whilst learning others. This skill was recognised and fed back to us from Ventnor teams we had played a year ago!
A huge thank you also to Liv’s mum for standing as respect steward and to Ivy’s dad for running the line in all our games at such short notice!
Also congratulations to Sandown & Lake U10 & U12 for their fabulous efforts and participation over the course of the weekend!
We felt all girls were deserving of super star this week, but chose Layla-Mai for playing out of her usual position for all games and marking either in defence or goal, this was a big ask and she rose to to the challenge!
Darcey was awarded captain for next week’s tournament due to her consistency and guidance in defence!
And finally, well done Millie for your agility in goal, continuous advice and support for teammates, we are all relieved you are feeling better!
Millie, you were so brave and we’re all super proud of you 💖
Well done Wildhearts, you are all amazing! 😊⚽️💛🖤
Thank you for hosting Ventnor Youth F.C and for your quick professional medical assistance! 💛🖤