PP United Win Orchid Palm Homes Cup VIII

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The eighth edition of the Orchid Palm Homes Cup took place at Midfield Soccer last Sunday. There were eight team competing in this Under 11 tournament and PP United emerged victorious for the second time.

The previous seven tournaments had all taken place on grass pitches but a last minute change of venue saw this moved to the astro turf surface on Soi 6. The teams were divided into two groups with Black Mountain winning Group A and PP United winning Group B.

In the first semi final Black Mountain placed Nalom. A couple of defensive errors gifted the team from Thap Sakae two goals and they duly booked their spot in the final with a 2-0 win.

The other semi final also finished 2-0 with PP United emerging as comfortable winners over Seahorse. It meant the last two games of the day would both be rematches.

In the 3/4th place play off Seahorse and Black Mountain met for the second time and the scoreline was exactly the same with the game ending 1-1. The former team triumphed on penalties netting both kicks to win 2-0 while their opponents failed to convert a single one.

 

PP United had beaten Nalom 5-0 in the group stages and were firm favourites in the final. Things got off to a terrible start for their opponents who conceded from a speculative long shot inside the first five seconds.

The match proved to be more competitive than the first one but it was PP United who ran out as 2-0 winners. Orchid Palm Homes owner Stephen Ayling certainly enjoyed the day,

“I was pleased to see so many teams and I think there were over 100 children playing during the course of the day. With some teams travelling nearly three hours to be here they are clearly really keen to play and we are proud to support this tournament.”
Black Mountain head coach Gary Stevens praised the spirit of the players,

“I thought there was a great atmosphere and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. These children need experience of competitive football and we are all grateful to Orchid Palm Homes for helping to provide it.”