The International Football School (IFS) enjoyed plenty of success at the recent Kanga Cup, with two of its four teams coming home victorious.
Held annually, the Kanga Cup is the largest international youth football tournament in the southern hemisphere.
Now in its 23rd year, the competition saw 230 teams with 3,700 players from across the country and overseas converge on Canberra for a week of football and fun.
The IFS U12 boys’ team proved itself a well drilled outfit, enjoying an undefeated week of competition.
The grand final saw Ben Duncan beat Lane Cove’s St Michael’s School goalie twice in a matter of minutes.
An additional goal from Tristian Bellemore provided a 3-0 win to bring home the shield.
Suffering a 4-0 defeat in their first match against Orange, the IFS U14 boys’ team bounced back to win all their remaining games, earning a spot in the final and the chance to avenge their loss.
Trailing 0-1 to Orange at half time, IFS put on the pressure to make a surprise comeback victory.
Star striker Tyer Allen scored a hat trick to secure the title and a 3-1 win.
The IFS U15 boys’ team competed well all week to make it through to the grand final against rivals Balmain District Football Club but went down 2-0 in the final hour.
The IFS U18 boys’ team did not make the finals but benefited from great development experience.
Media release, 22 Jul 2014 Paul Chapman, International Football School