The Ricki Herbert Football Academy’s U-14 squad have finished a creditable fifth place against international opposition at Australia’s Premier Invitational Tournament.
The side won two of their three games on the final day of the Gold Coast tournament.
Results:
RHFA 1 Mudgeeraba 0
Scorer: Mason Mouat
RHFA 1 Western Pride 5
Scorer: Mason Mouat
RHFA 4 Mudgeeraba 2 (play-off game)
Scorers: Oliver Corteen, Campbell Brown (2), Fletcher Cotter.
Team manager Clive Herbert and coach Shaun O’Brien were thoroughly impressed by the squad’s performance on and off the pitch.
“Finishing fifth in the tournament against both local and international opposition is a fantastic effort! Well done, lads!,” they said.
They also thanked players’ families for supporting the team both at the tournament and in the preparations for the Gold Coast tour.
The following tour achievements have been noted:
Tour MVP – Campbell Brown
Golden Boot – Campbell Brown
Coaches player of the tour – Kris Lowe
Most improved on tour – Jack Neill
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