Farnham Roller Hockey Club’s under-11s roller hockey team burst onto the competitive scene with a trio of thrilling wins.

For many of the young players it was their first taste of competitive action – and they all rose to the occasion.

With a final tally of 36 goals scored and just two conceded across the day, the young squad – comprising captain Sienna, vice-captain Max, Immy, Toby and goalkeeper Freddy – left their coach beaming with pride.

The day kicked off with five very excited players and they channelled that energy into a commanding 29-1 win against Herne Bay where every member of the team managed to score.

Team manager Charlotte said: “There was lots of really good passing and it was clear they had been training hard.”

Next up was a 5-0 triumph over Maidstone, followed by a nail-biter against Invicta. Farnham edged out a 2-1 win in their last match, with Max scoring the winning goal in the last 30 seconds.

Freddy – Farnham’s six-year-old goalkeeper – was kept busy and made a series of impressive saves to hold his own in goal despite being the youngest player on the rink.

Farnham Roller Hockey Club under-11s coach Gregory Ashley-Buck said: “I’m a very proud coach.

“The kids did exceptionally well, particularly in the last game as they played back-to-back games and were clearly shattered.

“They left the tournament with big smiles on their faces having had a great time and are looking forward to their next matches.”

The parental support was on show throughout the day for the under-11s, with lots of cheering and encouragement. The team produced strong, determined performances and enjoyed their first taste of competitive matches.

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