The Young Lions Soccer Club First Grade side has taken an easy victory in the 2025 Pascoe Cup grand final by defeating Lake Albert Soccer Club 2-5.
The last time the Lions played in a Pascoe Cup grand final was in 2017, so for the side that finished fourth on the ladder the win was not only historic, but a massive testament to the sheer grit and determination of the side.
Lake Albert were fast off the line to open the scoring with Adil Sulaiman getting past the goal tender only seven minutes in the game, however, Young were just as fast to respond.
Adam Galvin was first to open the scoring for the Young side putting the ball into the net 15 minutes into the opening half, with Mitchell Cameron the next to succeed 24 minutes in.
Youngster Cameron Heidtmann then found the net on the 52nd minute before coach Duncan Cameron found a gap in the defence.
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Sulaiman was lucky in scoring in the 76th minute, however there was one hell of a mountain to climb to catch up to the Lions.
By the time that Clancy Hislop put one in the back of the goal it was game over for Lake Albert and the Lions could celebrate a hard fought road to victory.
Supported by a huge crowd from Young the side celebrated the massive and well deserved win and Clancy Hislop being named as the Pascoe Cup Player of the Match was the icing on the cake for the side.
Young Lions Soccer Club President, and father to two of the goal scorers in the match, Paul Cameron couldn't be prouder of the side and what they have accomplished throughout the season.
"To say I'm super proud of you all is a massive understatement," Camo said.
"You guys are incredible.
"This team has been slowly building over the years and the hard work is finally paying off and you deserve it."
In his pre game speech Camo had told the boys that they would win and to play with pride, passion and purpose.
"You are not only representing yourself, but your family and the town of Young," he told the side.
"We are faster, stronger, smarter and play with more heart and courage than any other team, we get knocked down, but never out."
His words certainly roused the boys who took to the field and played with passion and intensity that left everything out there to become the first Young side to hold the Pascoe Cup in the Club's history.
"This will be a bond that can never be broken and etched in history," Camo said.
The side celebrated on the way home to Young on Saturday night and on Sunday with the Pascoe Cup proudly on display.
Well done to the squad that was made up of Declan Hurcum, Jack Castle, Noah Ryan, Riley Anderson, Duncan Cameron, Clancy Hislop, Rhys Lacey, Alex Freeman, Mitchell Cameron, Adam Galvin, Matthew Dunn, Jackson Riley, Ralph Masae, Jake Burns, Cameron Heidtmann, Aidan Hines and Paul Hislop.
