On a blustery, cold day 13 schools participated in the Herts/Middlesex ISFA regional tournament, held once again at Aldenham School. The schools were split into two group; one of seven and one of six, with the top two teams in each group progressing to the semi-finals.
We were in a tough group but only lost one game. Despite hitting the post three times against Westbrook Hey, a last second free kick to them meant we lost the game 1-0. We finished the group as runners up with 13 points.
Keble Prep and St Columba’s College looked to be the two teams to watch in group B. After three rounds both schools sat on 7 points after two wins each a draw against each other. St. Martin’s looked to be on their heels after finding their form in the latter stages. However, Keble maintained their winning mentality to claim two more wins and top the group with 13 points. Whilst St. Columba’s also secured another win and a draw to end the group with 11 points and progress to the semi-final.
Both semi-finals were set to be tense affairs with all four schools having displayed some excellent football and they did not disappoint. We knocked out group winners, Keble, with a single goal. In the other semi-final St Columba’s College came back from 2 goals down against group winners Westbrook Hay to force the game to penalties and it was St. Columba’s who came out on top.
The Final was an excellent affair, full of exciting football. We went 1-0 down but showed a fine spirit and attitude in the second half to clinch a convincing 3-1 victory. We scored twice to clinch the title – a fine achievement given 4 very even semi-finalists. We now look forward to the 2019-20 National Finals at St George’s Park in May where Radlett Prep will represent Herts and Middx in the National ISFA finals.
Well done to all the players and and a big thank you to all our supporters.