The Brent U13 Girls’ squad got off to a flying start to the season, scoring six goals in each half to complete a resounding 12-0 win over Stars at Regents Park.
Three players scored hat-tricks; debutante Olivia Henry, Tirion Lewis and last season’s top scorer, Scout Waddington.
Chloe O’ Donoghue scored a brace and midfielder Apolonia Margetson, who was outstanding in midfield got on the scoresheet with the first goal. Stars, who were playing their first game, never gave up and nearly scored a well-deserved consolation goal at the end but shot just wide of the post.
Brent face a sterner test next time out when they face local rivals Queens Park Sharks on 28 September.
Brent coach Chris Ampofo was impressed by the team’s performance and commended Stars’ fighting spirit. “Stars are a new team and never gave up. The score line was a bit flattering. The Brent team worked really hard for each other. This was their first 9v9 game and they adapted really well.”
Brent Squad: Sophie Kew (capt), Chloe O’Donoghue, Elizabeth Ulusele, Apolonia Margetson, Laiba Mir, Scout Waddington, Keely Dibley-Dias, Pele, Maya Rosenberg, Matilda Easterby, Tirion Lewis, Olivia Henry.
Brent Under 11 boys started their campaign at the St Albans festival. The team lost 2-1 against hosts St Alban, before recording a 1-0 loss to Wokingham and had the same result against Newbury. The squad battled bravely to clinch a 0-0 draw with Harrow.