Tag: Second XI
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Second XI make statement with 4-1 win against First XI Glynn Side
in FootballThe sun was shining as the Second XI side arrived at the Glynn grounds. Still being in the selection process of the season, a large squad was brought to give everyone playing time, and the hot weather meant that the game was split into three 30-minute thirds instead of the usual two halves. The game…
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2nd XI fall in hard-fought ESFA semi-final
By Maxi Grindley Hampton’s 2nd XI crashed out of the ESFA B team competition after losing 1-0 to Harris Academy Crystal Palace in a tight-fought match. Harris Academy started the better side and had multiple opportunities in the opening minutes, which came to nothing. Eventually, they went ahead with a well-placed shot from the edge of…
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Last-gasp winner gives 2nd XI comeback win over Dulwich
By Maxi Grindley Hampton’s 2nd XI recovered from 2-0 down against Dulwich College to win a thrilling game 3-2 in the last minute. Hampton started the stronger side and were rewarded for their pressure when they won an early penalty. Lucas Copplestone sent the penalty narrowly wide and the near miss seemed to galvanise Dulwich,…
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2nd XI beat St. Bede’s convincingly to kickstart season
By Maxi Grindley Hampton’s 2nd XI beat their Bede’s School counterparts 4-0 on Saturday, an impressive statement of intent for the coming season. The side had only trained together briefly as the Senior teams’ composition was still being decided this early in the season. The game got off to a slow start with both sides…