The Ashes took a back seat in London on Friday as Lloyd’s Community Programme’s annual Football Cup was held at the Leyton Orient Stadium for around 160 children.
Nine schools from Tower Hamlets and Hackney competed in the tournament with each school entering a boys and girls team.
The children, aged 10-11, battled it out on the pitch, each vying for a place in the final and the chance to win football equipment for their school.
Volunteers from Lloyd’s and the London market supported the schools by coaching in advance and refereeing on the day.
Natalie Marijetic, from the Risk Management team at Lloyd’s, said:
"The day was a great success and the kids really enjoyed themselves. Having the opportunity to coach at Sebright School prior to the tournament and then take them on the day to compete against the other schools was fantastic. You get a real sense of achievement."
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Manorfield School, from Tower Hamlets, and Millfields School, from Hackney, emerged for the final for both the girls and boys team. Manorfield won the event for the boys, while Millfields triumphed for the girls.
Both teams were presented with the Lloyd’s Cup by Nick Furlonge, Chairman of Lloyd’s Community Programme and Director of Risk Management at Beazley.
Nick also presented the Fair Play awards to Sebright School in Hackney, and Old Palace School in Tower Hamlets, for displaying good sportsmanship.
