Over 150 children represented their schools in the Football League Kids Cup as Broadstone Middle School triumphed.

Split into four leagues the schools competed on a round robin basis with the top two qualifying for the quarter finals.

The four quarter finals saw Christchurch Juniors, St Katharines, Broadstone Middle and St Joseph's reach the semi-finals.

In two very entertaining semi-finals Broadstone Middle beat St Katharines 1-0 after extra time and Christchurch winning 2-0 against St Josephs.

The final continued the high standard of football with both teams creating chances; the winning goal came in the second half for Broadstone to win the tournament 1-0.

Broadstone Middle will now go on to the League 1 Southern Final to represent AFC Bournemouth at Charlton Athletic in March with the Southern winners playing the Northern winners at Wembley Stadium prior to the League 1 play off final.

Head of Community, Steve Cuss said " Congratulations to Broadstone Middle School, they were worthy winners in what was an excellent tournament involving so many of the local schools, we look forward to the school representing AFC Bournemouth in the final".