FC Grimsby u/10’s get to FA Final

FC Grimsby under 10`s recently competed in the FA National Junior Futsal Finals which were held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Twelve teams from all over the country who had qualified regionally came together to play an exciting version of 5-a-side which is now the FA`s preferred style of indoor football.
FC Grimsby started in a group of 4 teams playing each side once over 11 minute matches.

Having no previous futsal tournament experience the boys had to dig deep and showed good character to come away with a 1-0 victory in the first match.

Team pictured at FA National Futsal Finals 2008 with FA Cup

L to Right.. Robbie Samuels, Thomas Hussey-Hill, Oliver Donald, Jacob Norburn and front row.. Adam Thomas and Stevie Fawcett.

During the second match they started to copy the established futsal sides and play attractive football coming out 3-0 winners.
Having already qualified for the knockout stages players where played out of position for the final group game which was lost 2-1.

When the quarter finals came around we knew only our best display of the day would ensure a semi final place against an experienced Hull side. All the players raised their game and we eventually came away with 1-0 victory.

The semi final was played against a team from Hereford who over the season was undefeated. But once again the boys from Grimsby showed how quick they can and they scored the only goal of the game to secure a 1-0 victory.

So with great excitement FC Grimsby reached the FA National Junior Futsal Final which was played against Hull Futsal Vikings in front of large crowd.
In a very tense and exciting game Grimsby scored first with Hull equalising immediately. With the clock ticking down Grimsby scored what they thought was the winner but the referee blew for some pushing, then Hull broke away and scored the winning goal.
It was every ones first taste of Futsal against experienced teams, many with academy players from all over the country. A truly remarkable achievement. Well done boys.

Anyone wishing to join a new midweek under 12 futsal leagues in Grimsby or requiring a friendly against FC Grimsby please telephone

Steve Norburn 07713165374
www.grimsbyfutsal.co.uk