Winchester Walking Football Club completed their first tour with a 2-1 victory over the Northern Ireland Over 60s team…
The hosts took the lead in their six-a-side match lasting 60 minutes, at Bangor FC’s Claneboye Park Stadium, but the Winchester Club’s A team equalised through striker Barry Poffley, after a flowing move, and who later nipped in to hit the winner.
The B team was playing the Northern Irish Over 70s side simultaneously and the home side led 2-0 at half time but Geoff Holtom was set up by Dave Sewell to pull one goal back before the end.
Both Winchester goalkeepers, Rob Nicholls and guest player Dimitrie, made several excellent saves.
On Friday, the A team won a mini tournament involving three teams from Bangor and the second Winchester six, who played four matches of 15 minutes duration…
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The Winchester club plays at the University Stadium, Milland Road, Winchester, on Tuesday mornings and is open to all abilities aged over 50. For more information see www.winchesterwalkingfc.com
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