13th July - Training and Match

After a fantastic breakfast, training started at 09:30. The teams were split into their relevant age groups and assigned a professional Scottish Coach. More on this later..

The 1^st Match was announced and Jeddah City Football Club Under 12's were playing Ladybank Panthers at 18:30.

I will cover different age group games each match.

3 Matches were played.

Jeddah City football Club offical supporters were treated to some fantastic football. The cheerleaders led by Kathy (Kareem's mum) were singing, shouting and getting very excited throughout the matches.

The first game was phenomenal. Ladybank Panthers took an early 2 goal lead, whilst Jeddah City Football Club were still blowing the cobwebs away. A stunning performance led by their team Captain Robert showed them to be a strong opposition. Owen played an absolute blinder causing problems for Jacob our goal keeper with his positional play and overall skill.

Luke scored a stunning goal to make it 2-1. Then quickly scored again making it 2-2. Finley for Ladybank Panthers laid on a great ball for Robert who scored with a fantastic shot which beat Jacob making it 3-2..

Kareem put in a great cross which was laid on for Luke, who quickly passed it to Josh who scored making it 3-3.

The game ended a draw.

In my opinion man of the match for Ladybank Panthers was Owen. Man of the match for Jeddah City Football Club was Luke. All in all a fantastic performance by both teams.

 

Game 2

This match started with a lot of promise with Jeddah City looking strong in the beginning. A corner was taken and Kareem our super winger scored quickly making it 1-0. The crowd went wild. Marwan was defending for his life, but unfortunately Robert proved too strong and equalised with a brilliant strike making it 1-1.

Owen again proved difficult to read and pushed us back with his skill and control. Finley controlled the ball well to make it another impressive goal. 1-2.

Nour passed the ball quickly to Luke and with a quick one two Luke placed the ball in the back of the net making it 2-2.

Jacob was under a lot of pressure when Owen passed to Robert and he scored again making it 2-3.

Both teams were showing great ability when a home goal from one of our guest players made it 2-4.

Jeddah city kept their heads up and played some fluid football and Luke scored again with a great strike making it 3-4.

Kareem played well going wide and passed the ball to one of our guest players who scored. Making it 4-4.

The crowd led by Kathy were cheering and clapping wildly.

In the closing moments Ladybank Panthers took control and scored again making it 4-5. All in all this was a fantastic game and we should be proud of our kids performance.

In my opinion Man of the match for Ladybank Pathers was Robert.  Man of the Match for Jeddah City  Football Club Kareem.

Game 3

Jeddah city started very strongly with a very fast 2 goal lead. Luke fed`the ball through on both occasions to allow Gavin a great scoring opportunity. Both goals were scored by Gavin and Luke respectively. Ladybank Panthers showed great courage coming back strong, equalising with fabulous performances from Owen and Finley, making it 2-2.

Jeddah city showed signs of fatigue when they let Robert score an easy goal making it 2-3. In the final five minutes Ladybank Panthers took control of the game and scored again making the final score 2-4.

In my opinion Man of the Match for Ladybank Panthers Finley.  Man of the match for Jeddah City Football Club Jacob.

This was a fantastic opener with both teams showing great sportsmanship and skill.

The girls (official supporters led by Kathy), are now working on a Jeddah City Football Club team song and chant.

Tomorrow is a special game playing Celtic. More on that later.