Football Integrated Cup 2013
The rain held off on the 20th June to allow Glengormley IPS, Hazelwood IPS, Millennium IPS and Oakwood IPS to play out a superb morning’s football. The second year of the Football Integrated Cup was held at the Brook Activity Centre on their superb 3g surface.
All of the matches were very closely competed. Each team played three matches. Hazelwood IPS maintained a confident, passing style of football throughout each game. The goalkeeper and defence of Oakwood IPS kept waves of attack at bay, allowing the Oakwood midfielders to strike on the break. Millennium IPS had a well organised side and they were very strong in midfield. Glengormley IPS had a very strong attacking presence coupled with powerful and fast players on the wing.
The competition was so close that three teams drew on points, with Glengormley IPS chosen as 2013 winners on goal difference. Well done to all of the Glengormley team and coaches!
The spirit of the children throughout the day was excellent. I wish to thank them all for taking part and making the second year of the Football Integrated Cup a great success. I would also like to thank Chris Denvir, Glengormley IPS; Jim McDaid, Hazelwood IPS and Rory Gardner, Millennium IPS. A big thank you to Nigel Arnold, Glengormley IPS for taking superb photographs. Special thanks should also go to the staff of the Brook Activity Centre, who were very friendly and helpful.
Next year, we hope to expand the competition to include more Integrated Primary Schools from the Greater Belfast area. Watch out for the invitation or get in touch for more information!
Richard Mulcahy, Oakwood IPS.
