HOLLAND lifted the Whitby Gazette Schools' Euro 2008 cup after a pulsating win over Russia in the final.
Hawsker A starred as the Dutchmen and proved too strong for the opposition, although Ruswarp impressed throughout as the Russians as they were denied only at the final hurdle.
GROUP ONE
West Cliff A – Italy, Hawsker A – Holland, Lealholm –
Germany, East Whitby – Turkey
Results: West Cliff A 0 Hawsker A 2, Lealholm 4 East Whitby 0, West Cliff A 1 Lealholm 0, Hawsker A 4 East Whitby 0, West Cliff A 0 East Whitby 1, Hawsker A 1 Lealholm 0.
GROUP TWO
West Cliff B - England, Hawsker B - Portugal, Airy Hill - Spain, Ruswarp - Russia
Results: West Cliff B 2 Hawsker B 1, Airy Hill 0 Ruswarp 2, West Cliff B 1 Airy Hill 0, Hawsker B 0 Ruswarp 2, West Cliff B 0 Ruswarp 2, Hawsker B 0 Airy Hill 0.
SEMI-FINALS
Hawsker A 4 West Cliff B 0, Ruswarp 0 Lealholm 0 (Ruswarp won 3-2 on pens)
FINAL
Hawsker A 2
Ruswarp 1
l Many thanks to Pykes Sports for sponsorship of the event and for providing prizes, Caedmon School, Matt Hewison of Scarborough and District Sports Council, Tony Howard of Ultimate Soccer School and all teachers who helped officiate. To book the Astroturf, call Caedmon School on 602570.
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