St. Joseph's (Antrim) 0 AFC TPS 3

Wow! What a performance!

Each and every AFC TPS player played their best match of the season- SO FAR - today, just when it was needed. The passing and teamwork was excellent throughout the team and throughout the match. How we went in for half time at 0-0 is still a mystery!

The break brought another of Mr Cooper's now legendary half time team talks, reminding the team that they were playing super football and that the goals would come. Not surprisingly, AFC TPS then went back out, upped their game even further, determined to prove Mr Cooper correct.

The defence held firm throughout with Adam pulling off one particularly stunning and vital save, while Aaron continued his superb form in the centre of defence. Eventually the pressure paid off when Harry opened the scoring with a shot that had goal written all over it the moment it left his boot. Johnston then added a second and Jake knocked in his first of the season after great run from the right wing.

With every player playing so well, player of the match should be a tough choice this time round - but it isn't! With the game so tense, Andrew and Dylan didn't get a run out today, but they both have already played a big part in our season and remain a vital part of the squad. Adam, Oliver, Peter M and Peter L, Ross, Graeme, Jake and Johnston played fantastically, Harry and Aaron had outstanding games, while Daniel had not only his best game ever for the school, but possibly one of the finest performances ever in an AFC TPS shirt.

This makes it 5 wins out of 5 in the 1 a side league, with our performances improving with each match. Three games to go to retain our title!

Scorers : Harry, Johnston, Jake

Player of the match : Daniel

Here's the stats

Antrim Area Primary Schools' 11 a side league
P5 W5 D0 L0 F24 A2 Pts 15

Ballyclare & District Principals' Association 7 a side Football League
P1 W1 D0 L0 F4 A 0 Pts 3

Overall
P6 W6 D0 Lo F28 A2 Pts 18

Goalscorers
Johnston 8
Daniel 7
Harry 6
Andrew 2
Aaron 1
Adam A 1
Graeme 1
Jake 1
Oliver 1

Player of the match
Daniel 2
Aaron 1
Graeme 1
Harry 1
Jake 1

Onwards and upwards!
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS