Report by Jon Last, Year 1 Co-manager
Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025
Event: London Colney Youth FC Tournament
Team: VPFC Year 1
VPFC Year 1 participated in their first-ever tournament last Saturday in a 6-a-side format, with ten teams split into two groups of five. This was a valuable opportunity for the team to challenge themselves against strong local opposition and gain vital match experience.
Group Stage – Quick Overview
| Opponent | Score | VPFC Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood FC | 3–1 | Sebastian, Jonathan (2) |
| Potters Bar Crusaders | 1–0 | Jonathan |
| London Colney Youth | 1–1 | Jim |
| Club SFC | 0–2 | — |
Group Stage Matches
Match 1: VPFC 3 – 1 Birchwood FC
The team got off to a confident start with an impressive win. Goals came from Sebastian and a brace from Jonathan.
Match 2: VPFC 1 – 0 Potters Bar Crusaders
A close contest saw VPFC edge out a narrow victory, thanks to a composed finish from Jonathan.
Match 3: VPFC 1 – 1 London Colney Youth
Facing the tournament hosts, the team battled hard in a tightly contested match. A superb solo goal from Jim secured a well-earned draw.
Match 4: VPFC 0 – 2 Club SFC
In the final group match, the team faced a strong academy side. Despite creating chances, the match resulted in the team’s only defeat in the group stage.
Semi-Final
VPFC 0 – 3 Potters Bar Crusaders
Finishing second in their group, VPFC advanced to the semi-final. A well-organised Potters Bar side proved too strong. The match ended in a 3–0 loss but the boys showed determination and resilience throughout.
Summary
The team finished the day with two wins, one draw and two defeats. Every player gave maximum effort and walked away with valuable experience and big smiles.
“Great teamwork and energy in 30-degree heat—really proud of the boys today.” – Coach Jon
Squad
Jonathan (C), Sebastian, Jim, George, Lawrence and Gilbert.
