Barcelona Football Tour 13-16 October 2022

The U15 boys football team recently visited Barcelona for a football tour. During their time away, they got to experience playing against schools from many different parts of the world. Overall, it was a fantastic tour with some great memories made.

See the below match reports which gives an overview of who SKA played against and how the matches went.

Game 1 GEMS WEK Dubai lost 3-0

Played against boys from Japan, Iran, Mauritius. Tough game and went 1-0 with the first kick at goal. Conceded 2 in the second half. The boys never gave up and were unlucky to loose 3-0. Stand out performers in game 1 was Alfie Sullivan (GK), Alfie Conford (ST) and Elliot Cole (RWB).

Game 2 Brighton College Abu Dhabi drew 1-1

Played against boys from New Zealand, UAE, UK, Iran, Saudi Arabia. 1-0 up with a great finish from Alfie C after a great low cross from Ted W. Everyone worked incredibly hard and was really unfortunate to concede a late header from a corner. Stand out performers Ted W (RCF), Joe N (CM) and Ben S (CB).

Game 3 TASIS Portugal drew 0-0

Most of the opposition were from Portugal and some from Spain. A tense affair where both teams were unable to break the deadlock. Some close chances that just didn’t hit the back of the net. Stand out performers Louie S (LCF) and Harry B (LCF)

Game 4 American School Barcelona won 2-0

A blend of American, Canadian, Spanish, and Portuguese. A tight first half with SKA hitting the bar but went on 0-0 at half time. A wonderful first time hit and volley from Joe N outside the box saw SKA go 1-0 up. A second goal was scored from the spot by Charlie T who placed it into the bottom corner. A deserved first win on the competition. Stand out performer and official man of the match Charlie T (CM)

Game 5 All Saints Secondary School lost 6-0

A true Scottish filled team from North Glasgow and so far the team of the tournament. A real test for the SKA boys and they did themselves proud by holding a solid shape and reducing scoring opportunities throughout. On average All Saints had been winning 9-0. The coach commented ‘we (SKA) were the hardest team to breakdown and had the best team structure’. Stand out performer and official man of the match Alfie S (GK) who made several goal saving shots and double saves.

Game 6 Safa CS Dubai lost 2-1

A team filled of a mixed of players from the Middle East and Asia. SKA started well and created some good chances. Louie S brilliant solo effort opened the scoring. A quick reply took the team in 1-1 at half time. A well battled second half but unfortunately conceded to loose the game 2-1. Stand out performers in the game was Louie S (LCF) and Dan D (CB).