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Year 9 Girls vs The Oxford Academy in the National Cup 

On a very wet and windy Tuesday (1st October), the Year 8 boys played away to Cherwell. Battling the elements, the boys looked to move into the 3rd round of the National Schools Cup. They came up against a very good Cherwell side, who started the game in fast fashion - scoring three early goals in the first 15 minutes of the half. The boys showed great resilience and composure to continue playing and in the next 10 minutes managed to score 3 great goals using some superb build up play from the back. However, Cherwell replied with two further goals - resulting in a 5-3 scoreline at the half. Determined to get back into the game, the boys doubled their efforts into the second half and got back to 5-4. But Cherwell then managed to push on the score a further 4 goals. Putting a gloss on an impressive 9-4 win. The Year 8 boys are through to the county cup 2nd round - tie to be announced. Goalscorer: Henry H (4).

Wins for both the year 8 boys and girls football teams

Last Thursday, 28th September, the Year 8 boys took on The Bicester School in the County Cup. A very up and down first half meant a 2-2 scoreline at the break. But a second half display of sublime dribbling and pinpoint passing was enough to run out as 6-4 winners. Goalscorers: Henry H (2), Ehsaan H, Owen B (2) and Jack J.

On Monday, the Year 8 girls travelled to Wheatley Park to play in the 2nd Round of the National Cup. Battling the wind, rain and hilly pitch, they dominated possession and had numerous chances to take the lead before the break, but could not beat an inspired Wheatley goalkeeping performance. They finally broke through in the second half, running out to a 3-0 win. Goalscorer: Lucy A (2) and Ellie F.

Congratulations All!