Underdogs Newham put the bite on their rivals

08 July 2010

WINNERS: Newham under-13 squad with team managers Dave Agass (left) and Dan Steel.

Newham 4

Chelmsford & Essex 0

NEWHAM under-13s started this Essex Schools' Cup Final as underdogs, but they rose to the occasion magnificently to lift the trophy in fine style.

A large and vociferous crowd, who were predominately supporting Chelmsford, greeted the Newham boys on a big pitch at Brentwood FC, but they made a bright start in the warm sunshine, and were ahead within 15 minutes.

A good ball was played forward by Spencer Forte and Tofeek Lamdi drilled home.

Newham continued to play some good football and a second goal followed when a quick turn and shot from the edge of the box from Daniel Barh gave the goalkeeper no chance.

Newham added a third just before half-time, when following a corner kick, Mitchall Victorin netted from close range.

Chelmsford started the second half on the attack and only some last-ditch defending from the Newham back four prevented a goal being pulled back.

However, Newham then regained control and eventually put the game beyond Chelmsford's reach when a good cross from the right hand side was put away well by Lamdi for his second of the game.

A strong team performance was rounded off with a perfect victory from Newham.

Newham under-13 squad: With team managers Dave Agass and Dan Steel. Victor Ovensehi, Tofeek Lamdi, Tony Oyenbanjo, Josha Victorin, Spencer Forte, Mitcthell Victorin, Josias Biembongo, Jermone Stewart, Dwayne Lewin, Ngemi Mongono, Daniel Barh, Ajamal Khan, Jason Mbelek, Paul Cowen.