TWO primary school football tournaments at Eggar’s School in Alton revealed some fantastic young talent, determination and sportsmanship.

The girls’ football tournament for budding Casey Stoneys and Steph Houghtons was held on February 4 when teams from Rowledge, Four Marks, Chawton, Bentley and Bentworth battled it out in wintry afternoon sun, showing fantastic effort, skill and teamwork.

Rowledge and Four Marks topped the group to reach the closely-fought final, which was so close that the result had to be decided on penalties. Rowledge finally ran out winners to take home the winner’s trophy.

The boys’ tournament was held a week later with 10 teams taking to the field at Eggar’s. Competing teams came from The Butts, Wootey’s, Binsted, Rowledge, St Lawrence, Chawton, Bentley, Bentworth, and two from Medstead.

They were split into two groups of five with the top four teams competing for the cup and the next four teams (5th-8th) competing for the plate.

In the end, Medstead took on The Butts for the cup and Rowledge took on St Lawrence for the plate.

The cup was decided by a solitary goal halfway through the game with Medstead coming out on top.

The Plate final went all the way to the end with Rowledge tapping the ball home after it rebounded off the crossbar just as the whistle blew.

Eggar’s headteacher Patrick Sullivan said: “It was great to watch such a super football tournament between our local primary schools. The standard of football was really high and there were some talented players on view.

“The sportsmanship displayed by all teams was exemplary. 

“It was also fantastic to see so many parents supporting the event.

“Many congratulations to Rowledge and Medstead for winning the tournaments.”