The team arrived early and got straight into a warm-up. All the players were brand new, therefore decisions needed to be made about what positions were going to be played. Our first match was rather tense as Allenby Primary School were pressing towards our goal whilst we were trying to strike on the counter-attack.  At full time the score was 0-0 which could only mean one thing penalties. Congratulations to Coco in 4P who scored the winning goal in the penalty shootout. Our second game was against Dairy Meadow Primary which was a great game as Qamara 4S scored the first goal of the tournament resulting in Fielding's first win 1-0. Our third match was against Selbourne Primary where we once again managed to secure another 1-0 win. Thank you to Miral in 4H who scored a cracking goal. Our last match was against St Mark’s. There was tension in the air, but the girls were reminded we need to focus on a positive mindset and not let fear creep in.  Consequently, Fielding won the match 1-0 against St Mark's with Qamara in 4S pelting a great shot at the back of the net.

Due to great teamwork and a positive mindset, Fielding managed to secure their place in the semi-finals against Oaklands. The girls at this point were confident and determined to win thus winning 3-0. Thanks to Clara in 4H our goalkeeper who kept a clean sheet in this match and the player of the tournament Qamara in 4S who scored a further 2 goals in this match. Also, to Coco in 4P who secured the lead with the final goal in this match.

Now we had made it into the final with our local rival Little Ealing. They were in a different group to us so we had no idea how they played. Tactics were discussed on how we were going to secure the win. First Little Ealing scored the first goal however, the girls were determined to fight back. Just before the final whistle Qamara in 4S scored the equaliser. It was now penalty time and went to sudden death. Daisy 4P, Miral 4H, and Qamara 4S were selected as the penalty takers. Daisy was first up and scored the first goal which put us in a great position. Coco in 4P was asked to step in as a goalkeeper and made a great save. Little Ealing was now under pressure to score their second penalty taker hit the ball over the crossbar. Next up was Miral in 4H if she scored, we would be winners of the tournament. With a powerful shot, there was no chance for Little Ealing’s Goalkeeper to save it.

What an amazing result for our first-ever football competition against 10 local schools.

1st Place – which means we have been selected to represent Ealing in the Borough finals.

Thank you to Miral 4H, Clara 4H, Qamara 4S, Isobel 4S, Lani 4F, Amelia 4F, Molly 4P, Coco 4P, Daisy 4P, Lois 4P for representing the school with such class!

Finally, I’d like to say that I am absolutely delighted that our Girls' team showed the values of resilience, respect, empathy, and reflection whilst playing Football. Therefore, showing school values are embedded not just in school. It was great to see despite an unnerving start the girls remained positive.