South Bucks: young people tackle police on the pitch

Young people from Farnham Common and Farnham Royal took on a local police team in two football matches this autumn.

Thames Valley Police reported back on the matches at Farnham Royal Park:

"The first game was against the Farnham Common Youth Club team. The youth club playing very well managed to gain a 2-nil lead before half time. The Thames Valley Police team fought back with two goals in the second half. The game finished 2-2, and with neither team wanting to accept a draw, penalties were played. Unfortunately Thames Valley Police lost!      

"The second game was against the Farnham Royal youths. The police team took an early lead with the first half ending 3-nil to Thames Valley Police.  In the second half Farnham Royal managed to get one goal back however Thames Valley Police quickly scored a retaliation goal, brining the score to 4-1. With the police team beginning to tire, Farnham Royal scored a late consolation goal, finishing the game 4-3 to Thames Valley Police!

"It was a very successful day with everyone involved eager to do it again."

L&Q sponsors the kit for the police and one of the youth teams, and paid for refreshments on the day.