A tense final went the full distance, decided by a composed finish six minutes into extra time.
The squad had already come through a group stage that tested them physically, and to find that composure at the end of a long weekend said a great deal about how far this group has come.
Credit to every player, and to the parents who ferried them across three days of football.
Two goals down at the break, the U12s responded with the best forty-five minutes of football they’ve played this season.
The turnaround came from patience rather than panic — keeping the ball, moving the opposition, and waiting for the gaps to appear.
The U9s held their shape against a physical side and came away with a point that felt like more.
A good lesson in what it takes to compete when things aren’t going your way.
Four goals, a clean sheet, and the most complete team performance of the season so far.
The U14s have been building towards this for months, and it was good to see the work pay off before the break.