Kempton Park FC hosts tournament

Kempton Park FC hosted a four-team tournament on September 24.

The U19 tournament only consisted of the top four teams from the past season.

Kempton Park FC U19 coach Prince Leo spoke to Kempton Express.

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“The season is over and the purpose of this team is to keep the players fit and active and also prepare for next season,” he said.

The first game saw the hosts, Kempton Park FC taking on Rovers FC.

Kempton Park proved to be too strong for Rovers FC as they won the first game 8-1.

The second game was between Napoli FC and Highlands Park FC.

The two teams went pound for pound in what proved to be an exciting game.

Napoli FC prevailed and came out victorious when they defeated Highlands Park FC 4-3.

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Highlands Park FC and Rovers battled for third place.

After a tight contest, the game ended level at 1-1 and only a penalty shootout could determine the winner.

Highlands Park FC won on sudden death by 7-6 and took third place in the tournament.

Kempton Park FC then took on Napoli FC in the final.

The game was intense and fast-paced as both teams came prepared.

Only a penalty shootout could separate the two teams.

Kempton Park FC missed a penalty to hand Napoli FC a 5-4 win.