Fry Club JFC U12 Girls win Bristol Girls League U12 Division 2 Title

After a long and close fought season, Fry Club JFC Girls under 12s clinched the Bristol Girls League Under 12 Division 2 title with a nail biting end of season 2 -0 win over Downend Flyers FC. This was a fantastically close competition with several teams in contention right up until the end that saw some fantastic football played by all the girls involved from all the different teams. Fry’s had topped the league since October of last year going on a 14 game unbeaten run against stiff opposition, but with Downend and Bristol Ladies Union close on their tails it was always going to go to the wire, not least with Fry’s losing their penultimate game against a strong Winscombe team.

Fry’s versus Downend has always been a cracking fixture with this game proving no different. Many family and friends turned out to see this title decider and both teams didn’t disappoint with an excellent game played in a great spirit. Things were close until Fry’s got their breakthrough with a cracking top corner goal scored from the edge of the box by Kelsey Cox. With Fry’s now in the ascendency they quickly capitalised with another, closer range effort by Amy Silitoe to give them a 2 – 0 lead going into half time. The second half started in the same way as the first with both teams having chances and a memorable goal line scramble in Fry’s goal in the closing minutes which saw goalkeeper Aimee Barnes drop on the ball just before going in. Shortly after, the referee blew his whistle to end the game and to signal the start of the celebrations for Fry’s girls who had won their first trophy since forming 3 years ago. The team management and parents would like to convey how proud they are of the girl’s achievement and the hard work that every single one of them put in over the course of the season.

Next season sees the team move up to under 13s with full size pitches and 11 a side and Fry’s are looking for 2 or 3 experienced players in all outfield positions. If you are interested in joining please contact Sam Hay on 01275 542590 or email him at samnness@blueyonder.co.uk.