Next day she decided to go to watch the game. It started at 3 o'clock and was against Mouldy Hall School. Donna arrived just as the whistle blew for kick-off.

Barry Woodhead kicked the ball to Jamie Watson. He ran up the right wing, keeping the ball just ahead of him. Just outside the box he crossed it and miraculously it landed on Kevin Johnson's head and went into the net.

'Gooooaaaallll!' they shouted!

Fantastic! Straight from the kick-off! There was no doubt that Chapel High would win.

Five minutes later Barry Woodhead was running up the field when the number two from Mouldy Hall's team tackled him. Crunch! He missed the ball and speared Barry Woodhead's leg with his boot. There was a free kick just outside the penalty box. The Mouldy Hall players made a wall and the referee kept telling them to get back. Dave Turnbull took the free kick and it went round the wall like a banana and into the back of the net! 'Goal'!

Half an hour later, they had another chance. Paul Bennett got the ball and dribbled down the left wing. He beat two Mouldy Hall defenders and reached the half-way line. He looked round and there was no one near him! He ran on, still dribbling the ball, sent the goalie the wrong way, and shot it into the back of the net! Hurray! Hurray for Chapel High!

The score stayed the same during the second half as everyone was tired from running around so much. The game finished 3-0 to Chapel High. Fantastic - now they were in the final!

Donna stood on the sidelines and watched. She was so happy that her team had won, but she was so miserable that she couldn't play. Mr Stanley had glared at her all the way through the match. It just wasn't fair! Why shouldn't she play football too?

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