Beaumont Athletic returned from the Umbro Cup on Sunday after becoming the 1st team from East London to win the Umbro Intenational Cup. Beaumont set off for the journey Friday afternoon and played the first two league matches on Saturday under heavy rain. Beaumont drew the 1st game 1-1 against AFC Lockstock Hall and won the second game 4-1 against Stockport Athletic. Goals on the day was scored by Daniel Smith, hatrick and Sadikur Rahman with two.
A group of 34 members travlled for the tour and took to the field on Sunday. Quarter Finals, Beaumont found themselves down by a goal with 10 minutes on the clock. Justin Zacakira coming off the bench to win a penalty converted by Dobir Miah and then Dobir Miah found the keeper off the line to score his second. Only couple of minutes left and Old Trafford FC equallised and the tie went into penalties. Both teams successfully converting 5 penalties it went into Sudden Death and Beaumont Keeper Jason Hartless Pulled of a Brilliant save, Ahbab Hussain of Beaumont converted his kick to send Beaumont into the Semi's.
Beaumont played their group opposition AFC Lockstock in the semi's drawing in the group stages Beaumont gave away a penalty in the 1st half but Beaumont keeper Hartless svaed the spot kick to keep Beaumont level at half time. Super sub Justin Zakaria came off the bence to score the only goal of the game to send Beaumont into the Final. Beaumont played Broadway Urmston in the final, Beaumont created the better chances and went 1-0 up Sadikur Rahmen pass found Justin Zakaria to put beaumont 1-0 up, Justin Zakaria's made a good run with the ball into the box and fouled inside the box. Dobir Miah converted the penalty to give Beaumont 2-0 lead in the Final. Beaumont had other chances to add to the socre but failed to find the net. Beaumont won the Umbro International Tournament! Beaumont players and Management returned late Sunday Night and are now preparing for the SSV Cup Final on the 17th August. Manager Mamun Chowdhury said " It's a very proud moment for all off us involved with the club. To win such a big tournament and some of the football we played over the weekend was excellent. It was a shame about the weather but other then that everything was very good. The tournament had teams from all across Europe and there were teams from Egypt and Saudi Arabia also invoved in this competition.
Mamun, Ahbab, Dobir and Abidur were amongst a number of visitors to Upton Park (West Ham FC) on the 19th May 2008 to take part in a joint initiave between West Ham, Metropolitan Police and a number of Community based clubs, including ourselves, Stepney, London Tigers amongst others.
Results on the day included a 3-0 win against a legends team, with Mamun on the scoresheet with a penalty. The other game, saw a select eleven from local clubs, up against the Met Police team, who competes in the Rymans league, and comfertably winning 4-0, with Ahbab on the scoresheet.
Beaumont are proud to announce, Jim Fitzpatrick MP has been made Honorary Patron of the football club. Manager Mamun Chowdhury quoted "We are very proud to have Jim Fitzpatrick associated to this football club, and know this appointment will provide a stepping stone, leading into a successful future..."
I am honoured to have been asked to be the Honorary Patron of Beaumont Athletic FC. Beaumont is a multi-cultured club that has been established for over 10 years and has many teams ranging from the under 16's to senior level. Over the years Beaumont Athletic FC has become one of the leading clubs in the borough and the club members are well known for their excellent work within the community. Last year Beaumont Athletic FC took part in the Essex Senior League and the FA Vase Cup and it continues to take part in local leagues and tournaments. I would like to wish Beaumont every success for the future and hope that together we can build a better community using one of the most powerful tools available to us in Football
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The annual dinner/presentation was held on Sunday 20th April 2008 at Cliffton's Restaurant in Brick Lane.
Beaumont Crowned Safer Neighbourhood Champions
The eagerly awaited Safer Neighbourhood Football Tournament returned at Victoria Park on Sunday with the Final on Monday at the Mile End Stadium. With 32 teams competing in a knockout tournament, it was the biggest of its kind. Last years champions, Stepney went out in the first round alongside potential winners Mohammadan. Beaumont made their way through the day, beating Newark and Shadwell in the closing stages.
The final saw Beaumont come up against Bromley, an upcoming and improving team, so it was not much of a surprise to be paired with them. In a thrilling final, watched by a bouyont set of over 300 spectators, Beaumont were crowned champions after Aaron slotted home in the first half. There were patches where Bromley looked dangerous, but Beaumont controlled the majority of the game and were unlucky not to have a bigger scoreline.
