U19 Boys Hockey 7's

On the 19^th of May the under 19 boys traveled to Ndola to play hockey. There were five teams including Amano. We began the day by entertaining Trident at this point of time both teams were not fully awake and so the game was played at a slow tempo with many fouls given from both teams, both teams had chances to break the dead lock and both teams did not take their chances so the game ended In a goalless draw.

L-R Musonda, Mwansa and Philip scoring in the Lechwe game comeback

Our second game was against Lechwe and in the early moments of the game we let them score two soft goals due to some mistakes in defence, which was a wake up call to the team. We started attacking and our efforts paid off with Mwansa and Philip scoring in the first half. In the second half the story was the same as we attacked and they defended. Near the end of the half Musonda scored the winning goal the final score was 3-2 to Amano.

Musonda diving to try score.

Our third game was against Chengelo the game was played at high intensity with both teams attacking. Dalitso, our goalkeeper, kept us in this game with some outstanding saves so at half time the scores were 0-0. The second half was similar, but we had more of the ball and so through some good moments we managed to create some space which we took advantage of leading to a goal that was scored by Musonda. The final score was 1-0 to Amano.

Captain Ilunga clearing to start another attack

Our last game was played against the host, Simba. We started the game on a high note with Amano having more ball possession and more attempts on goal but somehow Simba managed to shift the ball from one wing to anther so quickly that the defence could not keep up, leading to a goal. We needed a quick response to that goal to keep us motivated and the strikers linked up with Philip charging at the opponents, then crossing the ball to the far post were the ball found Mwansa and Musonda waiting with a combined effort from the brothers the ball found itself at the back of the goal, so we drew that game 1-1 which meant we came out in second place. I would like to commend Conglin and Dalitso on their outstanding performance and their contribution to the team. I would also want thank God for the protection during the games and after during our travels back to school.  

Dalitso did a sterling job in goal

Report by I. Lukanga