Bromley’s Southborough Primary School win Pokemon Primary Schools’ Cup with 4-2 win over Berkshire’s Basildon Primary at bet365 Stadium

Southborough Primary School’s under-11 girls’ football team are signing off in style after being crowned Pokemon Primary Schools’ Cup champions.

The Bromley side claimed a 4-2 victory over Berkshire’s Basildon Primary in the national final at Stoke City’s bet365 Stadium, with the girls beginning secondary school life this autumn.

Southborough made a great start, scoring in the first minute, and although Basildon equalised, Southborough scored again to make it 2-1 at half-time.

An early second-half goal increased the lead - a fine team strike - and they then scored another goal to leave Basildon’s second nothing more than a consolation.

The girls progressed through borough, county and regional rounds including wins over St John Vianney from Lancashire (5-0) and Glynne Primary School from West Midlands (3-1). They then drew 1-1 with Basildon in their final group game.

A 1-0 win over Saltergate Junior School from North Yorkshire was enough to clinch the semi-final and their latest triumph added to an impressive list of achievements that includes winning the Crystal Palace Premier League Tournament at borough, regional and South East level, lifting the Bromley Borough Cup and finishing as champions at The Pioneer Academy football finals.

Coach and deputy head Ian Fotheringham was full of praise for the players.

“I am immensely proud of the team’s amazing achievements this year and it has been an absolute pleasure to be their coach,” he said.

“The team has scored numerous individual goals this season, but also some amazing team goals.

“The girls are fiercely competitive and also show great sporting and team spirit and this positive attitude was vital to the team’s success.”

Head teacher Melody Berthoud added: “Huge