SES Home Services value our local community and always try to contribute where possible, whether it's a charity event, or volunteering our time and skills. Our latest event was a charity football match against SES Water, raising money for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Steve Cox, our very own John Motson, was manager for the day, writing up an in-depth report of the game.
Match Report: SES Home Services 6 - 5 SES Water
In what turned out to be a thrilling encounter, SES Home Services edged out SES Water 6-5 in a charity football match that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
The game exploded into life with SES Home Services coming out full of energy and taking immediate control. From the first whistle, they showcased great teamwork and crisp passing, carving open SES Water's defence time and time again. The first half was all one-way traffic, with SES Home Services putting on a masterclass of attacking football to storm into an incredible 6-0 lead by halftime. Every player seemed to be in sync, making sharp runs and finishing chances with clinical precision.
However, the second half was a different story. SES Water made a few tactical changes and came out with renewed determination, throwing everything forward in an attempt to claw their way back into the match. With relentless pressure, they gradually pinned SES Home Services deep in their own half. SES Water's perseverance paid off, and they scored five quick-fire goals, making the scoreline 6-5 and setting up a nail-biting finale.
Despite the momentum shifting, SES Home Services held their nerve and defended valiantly in the dying minutes to secure the win in a remarkable charity match.
After the game, SES Home Services Area Manager Steve Cox expressed his pride in the team's performance both on and off the field.
"I couldn't be prouder of the boys and how they conducted themselves. We only had three weeks to prepare, but everyone did their job and worked hard. It was a great team effort, and we’re thrilled to have been part of such an exciting game for charity. We look forward to meeting SES Water again in the future".
The match was a fantastic display of skill, heart, and sportsmanship, leaving both teams eager for a future rematch in the spirit of competition and camaraderie. Overall, the event was a huge success with lots of fun while raising money for an important charity in our community.
