The Div 7 U12 Maidenhead Panthers played Div 6 Ashridge Park Rovers in the EBFA Trophy Event on Saturday.

The Panthers team was:

Alfie Waller in goal, Harry James, Christopher Farkas, Adem Aitkaci, Callum Neeson-Roberts, Leo Cresswell, Billy O’Brien, Patrick Spiers, Will Howarth – so only 9 boys for 9aside.

The Panthers were 5-4 down with 2 mins left but Callum scored a last gasp equalizer to complete his hat-trick and force the team’s first penalty shoot out to keep the drama going.

Three heroic penalty saves from goalie Alfie Waller along with penalties from Will, Callum and Harry secured a cup win against a team in a higher division.

There were outstanding performances from everyone but in particular Will and Adem were awesome in defence whilst Billy and Christopher ran marathons in midfield chasing every ball and making great tackles.  The boys all worked so hard for each other and were first to the ball every time and clearly wanted to win.

Well done boys – you made everyone very proud of you!