National Pokemon Futsal Youth Cup glory for Atalanta and Fareham Town girls

There were two Portsmouth area winners in the national Pokemon Futsal Youth Cup.

By Simon Carter

Published 13th Jul 2023, 12:48 GMT

Freestyler Jamie Shawyer, Charlton player Freda Ayisi and England international legend Kelly Smith with Fareham Town Youth Under-12 Girls. Picture by Jess Hornby, The FA via Getty Images

Atalanta Sports triumphed in the under-10 girls section, while Fareham Town Youth won the under-12 girls competition in finals played at the University of Wolverhampton.

The teams’ victories meant that Hampshire were one of only two counties – Surrey were the others – to have more than a single winner in the eight different age groups.

Atalanta and Fareham were among illustrious company, with both of Surrey’s winners being Chelsea Academy teams – at under-12 and under-14 boys level.

Futsal is a FIFA-recognised form of small-sided indoor football played on a hard court like a basketball court, making games fast-paced and very intense.