Prestwick players head off to Villarreal

Jun 5 2009 by Mike Wilson

JUBILANT players from Prestwick Academy are off to Spain after winning the final of the Coca Cola sevens for under 13 boys.

The thrilled youngsters will take part in a bespoke football clinic with Villarreal's youth coaches, watch the first team train and take in a La Liga match.

More than 7500 youngsters set out on the dream trail but Prestwick booked their place when they beat Harlaw Academy on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle.

Prestwick coach Robert Patterson said: “It really was a wonderful day and one I'm sure the boys won't forget."