HATCH Warren Phoenix Fire under-11s, triumphed over the Winklebury Wizards in a penalty shoot-out to win the Peter Houseman Spring Trophy.

The Wizards pressed hard in midfield and upset the free-flowing passing game that the Fire possess.

The breakthrough came for Hatch Warren after 20 minutes, when Jay Levitt found space down the left and a perfect pass found Danny James who clinically finished to open the scoring.

However, the Wizards hit back five minutes later when Harry Vidler collected a pass and drilled a low shot into the goal to level things at 1-1.

The Fire had more ball possession in the second half and began to create openings but they could not penetrate a stingy defence.

The physical battles continued as both teams competed hard to win the ball. With no scoring in the second half, penalties loomed to decide the victor.

Almost 200 people in attendance were eerily silent as each penalty taker prepared for their shot.

The Fire’s goalkeeper, Berri Lamont, made an incredible diving save and then Ryan Parry scored to give Hatch Warren a 4-2 win in penalties. sending the boys into delirium. A delighted Fire manager, Steve Moria said: “This was a game with two very good teams.” who just wouldn’t be beaten.”

“The Wizards were strong and stopped us playing our game. However, my boys never stopped working.

He added: “We found a different way to win today and I feel extremely proud of every player.

“We have achieved so much this year and finishing the season by winning the Cup is fully deserved for these special players.”