KootingaL showed its depth of talent with three sides successful in Tamworth Soccer Federation grand finals last Saturday.
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The Kougars' 13/14, Under 17 and senior teams all triumphed in Saturday's cool and windy
conditions.
In a twist that highlights the talents of the Kougars, the 17s were forced to play the Kootingal 15/16s after all other competition had been eliminated.
The rare occurrence came about after both age groups were merged at the beginning of the season.
At the end of regular time the scores were locked 2-all, setting up a thrilling 15 minutes each way of extra time.
But the older boys dominated the extra 30 minutes, winning 4-2.
The 13/14s won their grand final over North Companions
2-nil.
Coach Alison Barnett said she was glad to have won.
"The game was much closer than the scoreline suggested," she said.
The senior side secured the triple victory when they triumphed over Quirindi 1-nil.
The victory was made even sweeter for coach John Barber.
He was told a senior team had never made the grand final before, let alone won.
Meanwhile, Arsenal centre-back Sol Campbell is targeting an England return after marking his Premiership comeback with both goals in a 2-0 victory against Everton yesterday.
"I want to be in," he said. "One of my main goals is to play for England, but also Arsenal. That's why I've been working hard, and I'm getting better and better."
Campbell has missed much of the last year with a persistent Achilles problem, and has seen Chelsea's John Terry replace him as Rio Ferdinand's partner with the national team.
He has spoken regularly in that time of how mentally difficult he has found his rehabilitation, and his relief was obvious as he celebrated heading home Jose Antonio Reyes' free-kick after 11 minutes by sliding on his knees.
"It's been a long time," Campbell said. "It's great to be back. There was a lot of frustration last season, so just being out there was good."
He added a second from another Reyes free-kick on the
half-hour.