Peterborough players help power Lynx Elite to success in prestigious girls football tournament in Denmark

Lynx Elite returned home with their heads held high, following a great six days away on tour at Denmark's Norhalne Cup.

The squad, which was put together just for the tour, were narrowly defeated in the Elite Final against professional club, Aalborg U15's, who compete nationally in the Danish Girls Elite section and are ranked in the top 10 sides in the country.

The Lynx Elite squad consisted of twelve girls from across several counties and were invited to participate to showcase their talents, whilst looking to enhance on their development both on and off the pitch. This they did in great fashion and demonstrated a high level of performance throughout.

The girls participated in an opening group of six clubs from Norway, Denmark and Sweden and came out on top winning the group, prior to competing in the semi-final against the runners-up from the other group, which the girls won comprehensively.

The final against Aalborg proved to be a stronger competitor and despite good possession and opportunities created, the side struggled to break them down and score, after conceding a very early goal. The game ended with Aalborg winning 1-0 the girls had to settle for 2nd place. Despite disappointment in the final, the girls instead celebrated their achievements.

Across the course of the tour, the girls were challenged in a variety of aspects to demonstrate ownership, character, personality and disciplines to support the objectives set out by the girls prior to participating.

This they did in many positive ways and won many admirers and supporters during this experience. Not only from spectators, but the opposition players, staff and tournament organisers. The girls also appeared on local Danish TV.

The squad consisted of twelve girls in an 11v11 tournament and representing them were; Niamh, Katie, Maisie, Paisley, Sophia Lucy, Amelia, Addison, Belle, Shay, Emily and Daisy.

Marc Tracy, Head Coach of Lynx Elite said: “I believe in providing great opportunities to young aspiring youngsters to enhance their talents and this group certainly grabbed the opportunity in such a positive manner and ensured they got everything they required out of the tour.

"The girls were top class! A real pleasure to take away and support them in many aspects. They are a very talent group and they had plenty of fun and enjoyment and made life long memories together, which was pleasing to see.

“Both myself and Dave (Ribakovs) assistant coach, were delighted with how the girls conducted themselves throughout both on and off the pitch. We looked to create an environment which would enhance their individual talents and they really shone and demonstrated this in a positive manner.

“We are very proud of what they achieved throughout, and despite being runners-up in the tournament, we believe that they were really the winners with what they achieved throughout the six days we were away for. A pleasure to take away!"

“Chief Executive at Rydal Group, Steffan Dancy, added: "We are delighted we could support Lynx Elite for their tour to Denmark. I personally experienced going on this particular tour when I was younger and still rate it as one of the best memories in my development.

"We kept updated with their tour on a daily basis and were thrilled with how the girls performed. They are a massive credit to themselves and we will be soon inviting them into the offices to share their experiences with us.

"We definitely are proud sponsors and congratulate them on an amazing tour away!”