Our Academy side travelled to Denmark to play in the prestigious Norhalne Cup. Over 500 sides from all over the world came to Denmark in the competition, playing over 1300 games in three days.

We took part in the U13 boys competition. However, our side included seven girls and four of our U12s.

Drawn in a group of six teams, the Academy group won all five games, conceding just one goal and scoring 19.

They qualified for the semi final and were guaranteed a top four spot.

A tough semi final looked to be heading to extra time as both teams were well matched. However, with the clock counting down the final seconds, Phoenix were awarded a free kick. Harry Leonard stepped up and found the top corner from a tight angle! Phoenix had made the final!

The final was a tough game against a strong physical Thisted BK team. They tried to bully their way through the game and it was a hard fought out game.

Phoenix had a glorious chance to go one up but Harry's shot came off the post and rolled across the goal line before the Thisted keeper salvaged it. A number of chances for both teams came and went with both keepers being called into action but with five minutes to go in the game, Thisted managed to score a scruffy goal from a corner kick after the Phoenix defence failed to clear. That was the difference between the teams and the final whistle sounded soon after.

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Although there was plenty of tears at the final whistle, there was also immense pride and happiness at the achievements of all the players.