National Pokemon Futsal Youth Cup glory for Atalanta and Fareham Town girls

Freestyler Jamie Shawyer, Charlton player Freda Ayisi and England international legend Kelly Smith with Fareham Town Youth Under-12 Girls. Picture by Jess Hornby, The FA via Getty Images

There were two Portsmouth area winners in the national Pokemon Futsal Youth Cup.

Atalanta Sports triumphed in the under-10 girls section, while Fareham Town Youth won the under-12 girls competition in finals played at the University of Wolverhampton.

The teams’ victories meant that Hampshire were one of only two counties – Surrey were the others – to have more than a single winner in the eight different age groups.

Atalanta and Fareham were among illustrious company, with both of Surrey’s winners being Chelsea Academy teams – at under-12 and under-14 boys level.

Futsal is a FIFA-recognised form of small-sided indoor football played on a hard court like a basketball court, making games fast-paced and very intense.