Salisbury FC Under 17s win Wiltshire FA Youth Cup Final
Salisbury FC Under 17s were the triumphant team in the Wiltshire FA Youth Cup Final at the Ray Mac on Tuesday, March 18.
They ran out 2-1 winners against Salisbury FC Under 18s in front of 302 supporters in the ground.
The Under 17s took the lead in the 17th minute when Harry Chandler redirected a goal-bound shot beyond Osric Bell in the Under 18s goal.
The Under 17s then doubled their lead in the 32nd minute when captain Jacob Adams flicked a header in from a well-delivered free kick.
There was a heart-in-mouth moment as the Under 18s looked to get back into the game – but Under 17s keeper Dylan Smith got down well to produce the save of the match to keep the two-goal advantage going into half time.
It only took 12 minutes of the second half for the Under 18s to get back into the game, Josh Brown finishing low into the bottom corner.
The Under 18s pilled on the pressure, with the Under 17s also creating chances on the break, but neither side were able to add to the score line as the game ended with 113 minutes on the clock.
Salisbury FC Under 17s lifted the trophy in front of the main stand to a great reception, and Dylan Smith was named Wiltshire FA’s man of the match.
Salisbury City Council team looking for volunteers
The Salisbury City Council Communities team is looking for people to help with their “We Love Where We Live” events.
These fundays, which include music, dancing, sports, games, arts, crafts and more, take place within four of the city’s hyper-local communities: Bemerton, Bishopdown, Harnham and The Friary.
The council is looking for people who live, work or run an activity in Bemerton, Bishopdown or The Friary to help make the funday even more fun.
This could include having a stand promoting a group, activity or charity, running or demonstrating an activity at the event, or even volunteering to help out on the day.
The We Love Harnham event is run in partnership with Harnham Parish.
If you are interested in getting involved at this event, contact pccharnham@gmail.com.
The communities team says these events are made better by local people participating and showcasing the activities and groups they run in the area that make it a great place to live.
Last year’s We Love Bemerton event featured activities from Rise:61, a local youth charity, seed planting from Friends of the Folly volunteers, face painting provided by Wiltshire Council, and sports games run by Sarum Academy coaches.
A mum who attended last year’s We Love Bemerton funday said: “It’s great to see everyone you know and to be reminded of all the great stuff that goes on here all the time. It makes you feel positive.”
