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U10 Lisbon Football Tour 2016
| Depart Date: |
15 Oct 2016 |
| Return Date: |
19 Oct 2016 |
| Touring Teams: |
 Boys-U10A Boys-U10B Boys-U10C |
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| Mon 24 Oct 2016 |
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| 14:40 | Tour Report
U10 Lisbon Football Tour 2016
This half term, 20 boys from Year 5 were lucky enough to be part of the schools first Lisbon Football Tour. We jetted off early on Saturday, the 15th October, with sun, sea and soccer awaiting us in Lisbon.
The first afternoon brought our opening fixture against Portuguese opposition. We faced Alta Lisboa, a club located in the heart of Lisbon. The B and C teams battled impressively, but despite much encouragement from Mr Brotherton and Mr Gray, just lost out to some extremely strong footballers. The A team were next to play and a magical performance, consisting of quality football and serious aggression in defence resulted in the boys earning a well deserved victory – what a way to start the tour!
Day 2 included sightseeing of the city centre, mainly of the impressive Sao George Castle, and some fun at the beach. Mr Brotherton and Areln represented CHS with a Banksy style CHS badge sand design. The other boys tackled the waves and freezing water with Mr Gray and myself.
Day 3 was the Benfica FC Training Session at their academy 4G pitch, located right next to the main Benfica Stadium. The boys were coached by the Benfica U13 academy coach, an excellent coach who was extremely impressed with our boys. Fixture number 2 was scheduled for the evening, against Aguias Musgueira , former club of Beyern Munich striker Renarto Sanchez. The boys displayed wonderful heart and desire in these games, unfortunately the opposition were very strong and got the better of us this time. A wonderful experience nonetheless, the boys even spoke a few words Portuguese words to the local lads. Special mention must go to Nickolas Lee, who was praised by the opposition coaches for displaying skill, effort and amazing determination despite the strong opposition.
Day 4 was the day we had all highly anticipated, our 2nd Benfica Training Session and the Champions League match between Sporting Lisbon and Borussia Dortmand. The day did not disappoint, the atmosphere at the Estadio Jose Alvalade was electric and the football was of the highest quality. As a group we were split between who to support, nevertheless Mr Gray led the way cheering on Lisbon at full voice for almost the whole match – he now loves football I am happy to report.
We toured Benfica’s stadium on our final day, day 5, making it 2 stadiums in 2 days for the boys. We sat in the away changing room sharing memories of past players who had visited the very same place, players such as Beckham and Zidane. The boys then spent their pocket money at the clubs megastore, before our flight back to England.
The boys behaviour, conduct and willingness to participate was unbelievable all week, it was a great pleasure to take them all on tour. Huge thanks to Mr Gray and Mr Brotherton for their help!
Awards:
Lisbon Points 2016 Winner – Luke Henstock-Smith
Player of the tour – Nicholas Lee
Most improved Player of the Tour – Arrun Murris
Best Room – Arlen Paul, James D’Mello, Shakeel Alidina
Mr Battams
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| Date/Time | School Team | | Opponent | More Fixture Details | |
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| 15 Oct 2016
18:00 | Boys-U10A | 
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Details | | Alta Lisboa | Details |  | | 15 Oct 2016
18:00 | Boys-U10B | 
 | See
Details | | Alta Lisboa | Details | | | 15 Oct 2016
18:00 | Boys-U10C | 
 | See
Details | | Alta Lisboa | Details | | | 17 Oct 2016
18:00 | Boys-U10A |
| See
Details | | Aguias Musgueira | Details | | | 17 Oct 2016
18:00 | Boys-U10B |
| See
Details | | Aguias Musgueira | Details | | | 17 Oct 2016
18:00 | Boys-U10C |
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Details | | Aguias Musgueira | Details | |
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