Cockfield school win the ‘world cup’ – again

THE beautiful game took centre stage for more than a dozen dale primary schools.

No fewer than 18 teams descended on Staindrop Primary School for the fourth annual “World Cup” football tournament.

Teams of eight played a round robin format on three pitches at the back of the school building.

The event has grown from a dozen teams when it started in 2014 to 18 this year.

Last year’s winners, Cockfield, did it again this time around.

Cockfield teacher Lyn Boustead said: “The team had a strong focus as they wanted to retain the trophy from last year.”

In the quarter finals they played Copeland Road and after achieving another win, took on Middleton-in-Teesdale in the semi-final.

Ms Boustead added:“The team stayed strong throughout all of the matches

and were ready to take on

the final, which was against Ox Close Primary from Spennymoor.” Cockfield won 1-0.

“ At the end of the match all of the other schools gave the winning team a huge cheer,” said Ms Boustead.

“This year the team has already celebrated winning

the Teesdale football league,for the second year running, and also having the honour of being awarded Primary School of the Year for Sport. They left Staindrop school with their heads held high.

“Well done to all of the team.”