Pine Court Housing Association (PCHA) recently hosted their first football tournament with the inaugural Pine Court Housing Association Cup at the LCFA Sefton Football Centre. The 7-a-side tournament, open to all ages and abilities, was a celebration of inclusivity and diversity, bringing together teams from a range of backgrounds including the Chinese and South East Asian communities, bringing everyone together through Football.
The event was a huge success, with over 100 people from across the North West participating as players, officials, referees, or spectators. Pine Court Housing Association would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all teams who travelled to take part, creating a fantastic atmosphere of friendly competition.
The tournament was organized in partnership with David Liu from the Liverpool Chinese Football Club and Shaun Williams, Senior Housing Officer at PCHA, who were crucial to the tournament’s success. Both played instrumental roles in planning and delivering the event and were thrilled with its reception.
Special thanks go to Wilson Lau and David Draper for their invaluable work on the scoreboard, ensuring the smooth running of the tournament. Additionally, a special thanks to Darren Clifford of One Vision Housing, fellow members of The Sovini Group, for his support on the day as a referee. The presentation of trophies by Pine Court Housing Association’s Director of Operations David Brown, which was a proud moment for all involved.
- Roll of Honour Winners: Liv Viet FC
- Runners Up: Puma
- Best Keeper: Jack (Puma)
- Top Scorer: Pham (Liv Viet FC)
- Player of the Tournament: Pham (Liv Viet FC)
David Brown, from Pine Court Housing Association, expressed the importance of the event. He said:
“It is a great honour to support and sponsor our first football cup. This event has truly showcased the inclusive and diverse spirit of our community. We are thrilled to have brought people together from different backgrounds to enjoy a day of football and fun.”
All teams participated in competitive small-sided matches, displaying impressive skill and goal-scoring abilities. Despite the hot weather and intense action, the games were played in great spirits, with referees commending the positive attitude of the teams. Pine Court provided refreshments for participants, and the LCFA thanked all teams for helping to keep the venue clean post-match.
The participating teams were:
- Nemesis Red
- Puma
- Liv Viet FC
- Liverpool United FC
- Manchester FC
- Not So Terrible FC
- Nemesis Blue
- Pony FC
Pine Court Housing Association continues to work closely with organisations and groups within their community to support hundreds of beneficiaries each year. Following the success of the event, PCHA are looking to make the tournament an annual event and aim to make it bigger and better next year.
More information on their Community Development Fund and how to apply can be found HERE.
