The Isle of Man Centre of Excellence Girls U12’s travelled to play Morecambe FC and Altrincham FC Girls at the weekend, accompanied by their coaches Ric Delaney, John Coppell and Kirsty Williams. 

On Saturday morning the girls played Morecambe FC, with the squad split into two nine-a-side teams. Both games were played in a competitive spirit with the CoE girls coming out on top in both fixtures.

Game 1 - 5-0
Scorers, 
Sorcha O’Brien x3
Ariana Roberts 1
Ella Quirk 1

Game 2 - 3-0
Scorers, 
Olivia Davies 1
Scarlett Callister 1
Evie Anderson 1 

Thank you to Morecambe FC for hosting the games.

The girls were then guests at the Altrincham FC v Dagenham & Redbridge National League match, which was a great experience topped off by meeting Altrincham goalkeeper, Tony Thompson.

On Sunday the team travelled to play Altrincham FC Girls. Again, the squad split into two teams and showed togetherness and great quality throughout.

Game 1 - 0-0

Game 1 - 2-2
Scorers 
Scarlett Callister 1
Olivia Davies 1

Game 2 - 11-0
Scorers 
Sorcha O’Brien x6
Ariana Roberts x3
Alicia Kiernan x2

Game 2 - 3-0
Scorer
Scarlett Callister x3

Thank you Altrincham FC for hosting the games and the hospitality. 

The Isle of Man FA wishes to thank sponsors Jacksons IOM for their continued support to youth football.

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