The first official game of Speed Soccer was held this past Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the TCIFA’s Football Academy with seven (7) teams slated to play various matches for the day. Six of the teams aggressively competed and tried to score as many goals as possible. Unfortunately, team Palmiss forfeited two of their games due to circumstances beyond their control and remains at the bottom of the table with zero points.
Although only playing one game for the day, Earthbenders team – consisting of Academy players, secured sixth place with One (1) point. U12 Trailblazers, the youngest team in the competition, gave a great performance and made their mark by ending the day with a total of three (3) points, securing fifth place.
Trailblazers, FC and Revolution, FC consist of current league players, both secured three (3) points each, earning third and fourth place respectively.
After securing a draw and a win, Blow Pops comprising of former players were able to comfortably secure second position. However, CIBC Cats, a diverse team with respect to age raised the level of play, by out playing many of their opponents and securing first place of the day with a total of 6 points.
CIBC Cats were proud to debut the young and competitive seven year old Anika Sidden who secured the best mention of day as she aggressively pursued the ball and was able to take on her older opponents without fear. Anika exhibited great ball control and confidence for someone so young.
Sunday, November 17th, 2013 will see more great games played at the Football Academy with a kick off time of 3:00PM.
