TEDBURN St Mary Football Club hosted its second two-day youth football tournament at its Barley Park ground and, as last year, it could not have gone better.

Crediton United U14’s. AQ 4296
Crediton United U14’s. AQ 4296 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The weather was fine on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, with more than 150 teams taking part over the two days.

Hundreds of youngsters played and it was well organised with many volunteer helpers, referees, administrators, people serving food and drinks and co-ordinators.

Tedburn St Mary Colts U14’s player, right, gained possession during this battle v Kingskerswell. AQ 4303
Tedburn St Mary Colts U14’s player, right, gained possession during this battle v Kingskerswell. AQ 4303 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Tedburn St Mary Colts U14’s. AQ 4328
Tedburn St Mary Colts U14’s. AQ 4328 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There was a raffle for a signed Lionel Messi shirt, which was on display.

Copplestone Cobras U9’s were crowned champions of the Tedburn football tournament.

Okehampton U8’s. AQ 4336
Okehampton U8’s. AQ 4336 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Their final against Totnes was a 0-0 draw to which they succeeded in a second penalty shootout to take the victory having done the same in the semi-final against Exmouth.

Many pitches were in play each day of the Tedburn tournament. AQ 4347
Many pitches were in play each day of the Tedburn tournament. AQ 4347 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)