HLB International Soccer Tournament

HLB McKeogh Gallagher Ryan together with our colleagues in  HLB Sheehan Quinn and HLB Ryan & Co entered a  HLB Ireland team in the annual HLB International Five-A-Side Soccer tournament which was held in Goals Soccer Academy in Wembley, London on September 13th.

The HLB Ireland 2014 soccer squad

The HLB Ireland 2014 soccer squad

The young and somewhat inexperienced team finished a gallant 9th (out of 10 teams) managing to progress one step further than in last year’s tournament.  The group consisted of UK 2, Denmark 1, Denmark 2 & the Netherlands. Denmark 2 and UK 2 were the eventual finalists with Denmark 2 claiming the grand prize. HLB Ireland began all our games with a strong start, including being 2-0 up at half time against the eventual winners. Unfortunately we couldn’t recover from three defeats to UK 2, Denmark 2 & the Netherlands. Drawing with Denmark 1. & comprehensively defeating Belgium, with McKeogh Gallagher Ryan’s Paul O’Carroll  placing on the scoring sheet, ensured we weren’t crowned with the wooden spoon.

The very enjoyable and well-organised tournament was  was followed by a presentation with a meal and drinks in Frankie’s Bar on the grounds of Stanford Bridge (the home of Chelsea football club.

 

HLB Ireland Players

Going for goal!

 

HLB Ireland Soccer

HLB Ireland take aim for another shot on goal

 

Excellent tackle

HLB Ireland’s excellent tackling skills in display

HLB McKeogh Gallagher Ryan staff fit in some sightseeing after the soccer

HLB McKeogh Gallagher Ryan staff fit in some sightseeing after the soccer