MONEYREA PS 
ANNUAL 7-ASIDE FOOTBALL ⚽️ TOURNAMENT 

Today we welcomed 14 primary schools from across Castlereagh, North Down and South and East Belfast to compete in our annual football tournament ⚽️

We give a big shout out to all of the boys and girls who played with such skill, determination, and above all sportsmanship 👏🏻

Last year's winners🥇 Moneyrea A, were narrowly beaten by 1 goal to nil in a hard fought semifinal. Once again Ryan was a magnificent captain and a great example to his teammates and Toby B was like a youthful Jimmy Rimmer (Aston Villa) between the sticks.

And our Moneyrea B team gave a very creditable performance throughout the tournament, with Max L. pulling off some stellar saves in goal supported by a very resolute defence. 

The final paired Dundonald PS and Braniel PS in a very close match which went to penalties. All credit to both goalkeepers who pulled off incredible saves in the shootout, which Dundonald eventually won. 🏆 

A big shout out to the staff who brought their teams to the tournament today and to organisers Jenny Daly and Desi Wilson (DW Grassroots Coaching) and Desi's team of coaches and referees. All-in-all a great day's sport and hopefully the children will learn that winning (whilst it's lovely to experience) is not the be all and end all.

We had great tackles, worldie free kicks, heroic saves and inch perfect passing. We had laughter, tears, exhaustion, elation, camaraderie and sportsmanship- What could be better?