U-9 vs East Stars Juniors
Final Score: 0–0 Draw
London Park City’s U-9 squad faced a formidable challenge against the well-drilled East Stars Juniors — and rose to it with determination and grit. Despite the opposition’s experience, our young players worked tirelessly to break down their defence, creating multiple chances throughout the match.
When East Stars attempted to counter, our boys showed incredible work rate to recover and win the ball back. Though the finishing touch was missing, the effort and teamwork were undeniable. It was a frustrating draw given the number of chances, but the performance was full of promise — a clear step forward for this developing side.
“The boys gave everything. We didn’t get the goal, but we saw real hunger and tactical growth. That’s what matters at this stage.”
U-12 vs 4Sports
Final Score: 2–3 Loss
Missing two key goal-scorers, London Park City’s U-12 team entered the match under pressure — but what followed was a display of resilience, character, and belief.
From the first whistle, the team stayed compact and disciplined, absorbing wave after wave of 4Sports attacks. A poor clearance led to a 1–0 deficit at halftime, but the players regrouped with maturity. Paul took charge in midfield, linking play with composure and driving forward to score a stunning solo goal that levelled the match.
Controversy struck when a penalty was awarded against us — the ball deflected from chest to arm, yet the referee pointed to the spot. The same official had earlier denied a red card for the opposition keeper who handled outside the box. Despite going 2–1 down, the boys refused to back down. Yoan nearly opened his season with a rocket that rattled the crossbar, and Ciprien’s first goal of the season brought us back to 2–2.
Just as the game looked destined for a draw, a misjudged tackle on a corner allowed 4Sports to sneak in a late winner.
“We were missing key players, but the team showed heart. From Paul’s leadership to Ciprien’s breakthrough, this was a performance to be proud of.”
Takeaways
Both youth teams showed that results don’t always tell the full story. The U-9s are learning to convert effort into goals, while the U-12s proved they can compete under pressure and adversity. The future is bright — and the journey continues.