RGS Worcester Secure Challenge Cup Victory
On Wednesday 1 March, The RGS Worcester Family of Schools united to support the 1st XI Football Squad as they played in the annual Football ‘Challenge Cup’ fixture against King’s School at Sixways Stadium. The RGS Worcester and King’s School football teams played in front of a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters in a game which proved to be an exhilarating display of skill and talent that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Both groups of supporters cheered as the 1st XI teams took to the pitch. The game began with both teams showing their skills and determination to gain possession of the ball, with RGS Worcester having the best of the first passages of play. However, as the game reached half-time, the score remained goalless, and the tension grew.
During the half-time break, RGS’s Head of Football, Mr Gary Leeds, motivated the team, and they returned to the pitch stronger than ever, and they dominated the second half of the match. After two quick-fire attempts on goal, the momentum of the game shifted and RGS Worcester scored their first goal in the 75th minute through Harvey Shaw. This was followed by a stunning free-kick attempt from Kobe Chikosi. The RGS team continued to pressure the King’s School team, and Charlie Williams sealed the victory in the final minutes of the game with a second goal, making the final score 2-0.
As Kobe collected the Challenge Cup and the team celebrated, the RGS crowd applauded and cheered to congratulate the team.
Head of Football, Mr Gary Leeds praised the RGS 1st XI team for their sportsmanship, skills, and determination on the pitch commenting: “Well done to the RGS 1st XI team for providing such an entertaining match, with a strong defence and attacking strikers the team showed real determination, skill and sportsmanship on the pitch. Thank you to parents and staff members who have supported the RGS Football team this season”.
Headmaster, John Pitt, added: “This was a high-quality and extremely enjoyable game of Football played in front of well over 1200 people at Sixways. The pupils demonstrated complete commitment and the match was played in excellent spirit with both teams cheered on by enthusiastic supporters. Our thanks to Sixways staff and to the coaches, staff, parents and friends who joined us. What an amazing evening and the team showed real patience and determination to win through. It is fantastic to see our boys’ and girls’ sport doing so well at the moment.”
News of the match was included in an article in Worcester News following the victory. Please click here to read more. Congratulations the 1st XI for their strong performance and dedication to RGS Sport.
