One of five teams representing AFC Caversham U11s this year, the Meerkats team was a mixed ability team put together with an eye on keeping things safe under Covid. So the coaches are immensely proud of the players' development through the season and performance in the Final this year.

After a nervy first 10 minutes, with our 'keeper Ollie being called upon to counter some good attacking moves by an excellent Wokingham & Emmbrook Sumas side, the Meerkats began to dominate possession and carve out chances of their own. Culminating in a slick passing move and finish by Casper to go 1-0 up at half-time.

After a team talk focused around relaxing and enjoying the occasion, the Meerkats came out for the second half very much on the front-foot. Eventually the pressure paid off, culminating in a well taken goal by Archie from a short corner. To their immense credit the Sumas didn't give up and pushed for a consolation goal, but were thwarted by some solid defending and more excellent goalkeeping.

The players enjoyed a well earned pizza in the park celebration afterwards. What a wonderful way to end the season!