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by Deanna Carden
The sun was shining down on Poacher and the atmosphere in the lead up to kick off at 5pm was apprehensive and excitement built to tunes of Sweet Caroline and It’s Coming Home. Would the Lionesses win the tournament, or would there be disappointment but Your newpaper was brought to you by:
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with pride of their achievements? The match had a slow start, but the crowd kept up the fiery energy with chanting. One group leader enthusiastically banged a drum with the crowd shouting ‘England’ in return. The crowd settled in to the first half and were just happy to sit with their friends and
enjoy the match. There were some impressive saves from the England team, some misses and outcry at one of the yellow cards given. Ethan, from 125th Littleover Scout Group, Carnival Fest described it as “very good, England should be scoring goals.” Naomi, also from 1st Woodborough Scouts on Carnival Fest said it’ll
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“inspire young girls to join in with football.” These sentiments were echoed throughout, and half-time entertainment of Free from Desire buoyed the crowds. With the second half whistle, the atmosphere of the crowd was more settled as the crowd got into the flow and the rhythm of the match. At sixty minutes the
Newspaper Team Leader - Jake Dixon Reporters: Katie Broadbent, Thomas Meads, Amy Crombleholme, Deanna Carden, Lily Hambly, Amy Emmot, Ger Hennessy, Alex Richardson, Emily Probert, Isaac Mason
Lionesses scored their first goal. The crowd were jumping, swinging their neckers and screaming at the top of their lungs. Extra time was called, and the game - and tension - went on. The drumbeat was providing much needed boost of morale. Throughout extra time, the crowd was still and
quiet as the tension was building before England scored their second goal with two minutes to spare. With the final ten seconds, the gathered masses counted down the clock and when England had won, the cheering was deafening and the atmosphere was one of triumph and pride.
Photography Team Leader - Ellen Tack Photographers: Helen Zealand, Zackery Phelps, Stephen Way, Ian Guy, James Hage, Emily Mackwood, Robin Almond, Katie Burgess, Eli Bush