Young Footballers Take Centre Stage
In recent weeks, young footballers in Highland Perthshire have been given the opportunity to show off their talents in tournaments hosted by Breadalbane Football Club in Aberfeldy. These events have involved pupils aged 8 to 14 from Pitlochry, Kenmore and Aberfeldy.
The programme began with a 6-a-side tournament for P6/7 pupils, who fought out keenly contested group matches. The Pitlochry ‘A’ team qualified comfortably for the final against Breadalbane ‘A’, who eventually came through after a nail biting penalty shoot-out with Kenmore. However, the Pitlochry side proved too strong in the final and finished deserved trophy winners. Player of the tournament awards went to Sean McLaughlan from Pitlochry and Bromwen Palmer from Kenmore. |
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Next up were the P4/5s, who battled each other - and the elements – for a cup final place. A strong Kenmore ‘A’ team romped to the final without conceding a goal and were joined by Pitlochry, who scraped through after a series of tightly contested matches. Kenmore, however, continued their great form with a resounding 4-0 victory and proved worthy champions. Player awards went to Garth Harrison and Reece Hedley from Kenmore and Owen McLaughlan from Pitlochry.
Finally it was the turn of S1/S2 pupils from Pitlochry High School and Breadalbane Academy to play a full 11-a-side match. Though the Aberfeldy team took a 2-0 lead into half-time, Pitlochry came roaring back and, in a dramatic turn around, ran out 7-3 victors (right).
The events were organised and sponsored by Breadalbane Football Club and the Highland Perthshire Sports Trust, but could not have succeeded without the support of the schools, teachers and parents who gave up their time to cheer on their sides in considerable number.
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