This event was followed by a very
spectacular football competition and I feel sorry for those of you
who missed out on this event.
It seemed that Mexico 86’ was still; very much alive among
the kutchi youths.
The suspense began when Samji and Babu, the two organisers, announced
kick off time and the Argentine Bullies got ready to stamped, (did
they think they were the true argentines!!!!), over the Indian-Irish
team dressed smartly in green silk shirts.
Next to take off were the Ex-Lancs, obviously hotshot and Sam thought
they were in Mexico and gained victory over R Patels Team.
In the mean time “ The Granddads” ( and I am noyt exaggerating)
who came out brightly dressed in red/yellow shirts were geared up
for an easy match, but boy were they in for a surprise. Dhanji Bhudia
was so surprised that his glasses fell off, it was hard to believe
that a bunch off Harlesden School Kids all of under 16 has slaughtered
the granddads by 6 – 0 and most of the goals were scored by
the star of the day Vijay Panchani, Little Maradonna (13).
The Ex-Lancs the Hendon Mob and the Indian Irish team made it through
to the Semi-Finals and they were one match to go, the match that
every one had been waiting for, Harlesden Whiz Kids vs Argentine
Bullies.
The Harlesden Whiz Kids were whizzing through with their excellent
passing and their cool technique (they were truly the Brazilians)
but the bullies began to attack pushing and shoving frighten that
they might lose with Little Maradona as the opposition, the star,
my hero who scored goal against one the best goal-keepers
The bullies were bound top win with the referee being their best
friend and their excellent style or bruising.
But the true heroes were the Harlesden Whiz Kids who did well to
come fourth with courage and stamina and the ability to frighten
the socks of the Bullies.
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