On a bitterly cold Monday night, the Year 5/6 Football Team competed in the first round of the Doel Cup. The teams were split into two competing groups with the top teams from each group going through to the March event.
Rydon's first match was a tough challenge against Bradley Barton, but a quick start saw Rydon emerge victorious 3-0. Next, Blackpool, who played well, were narrowly defeated by a single goal. A 4-0 win against Mortenhampstead saw Rydon playing some excellent football which was then followed up by a 2-0 win against Buckfastleigh. Canada Hill were next and a superb goal saw Rydon narrowly win 1-0. With Rydon undefeated a local derby was the final group game against St Michael's. A high-tempo match saw both sides go close, however, both sides had to settle for a 0-0 draw. Rydon finished top of their group and more impressively did not concede a single goal in the tournament! Great work team!
