Berks & Bucks teams Wokingham & Emmbrook U12 Boys and Holmer Green Minors U14 boys both finished runners up in their respective competitions in the Pokemon Futsal Youth Cup.
This tournament is a showcase of the fantastic club futsal talent in the UK and the partnership between Pokémon and England Football.
The Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup regional rounds are due to take place between the Saturday, May 7 2022 and the Sunday, June 5 2022.
This set of games will decide the final teams that will participate in the finals tournament on June 18 and 19.
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced form of the game that originates in South America; several world stars have roots in the game.
Played on hard pitches with small-sided teams, futsal places emphasis on technical skill in restricted spaces and creates an environment that allows young people to simulate and develop many skills and proficiencies that are transferrable to the 11-a-side game.
Pokémon is the title partner of the FA’s Youth Futsal Programme which aims to work with boys and girls aged eight–16.
Round three of the regional stage of the competition took place on the Saturday, May 21 and Sunday May 22, 2022 at Medway Sports Centre, with teams from Berks & Bucks, Hampshire, Surrey, Essex, Middlesex and Sussex taking part.
Berks & Bucks teams Wokingham & Emmbrook U12 Boys and Holmer Green Minors U14 boys both finished runners up in their respective competitions.
The winning teams from the regional finals now face the winners of the other regional rounds in the grand final on June 18 and 19 at The University of Wolverhampton.
The regional rounds saw a brilliant display from all teams involved with tightly fought contests throughout.
Helen Weber, Coach for the Holmer Green Minors U14 Boys, said: “A great tournament that was well organised. Met new players, and even Pikachu, and extended our Futsal skills even further.
“The games were competitive but good fun, against friendly teams, in a nice sports centre.”
