The finals took place this week, with Rovers White winning the Cup, defeating St Martins U12 2-0 and Rangers Black beating Sylvans White to win the Shield.

The under-12 tournament was played  across the two divisions with 14 teams.

The  latest tournament, which has been sponsored by Deloitte for over 10 years, began in September with all teams playing against each other on a round-robin basis. 

They were split into two groups with the top four competing for the Cup.

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Gary Roberts, Guernsey Football Association chief executive, said: “The Deloitte Corbet Cup and Shield competition is a key event for young players on the island, as it marks their first taste of competitive football in Guernsey.

“We are very appreciative of Deloitte’s support because it enables us to create a pathway for young players to begin their competitive footballing journeys on the island. Their support allows us to host this event and encourage a continued focus on player development and enjoyment, ensuring that these young players continue develop and enjoy their football.”

David Becker, partner in Audit and Assurance at Deloitte, said: “We thoroughly enjoy being a part of this initiative each year due to the popularity of the tournament. Both matches were really close and the players served up some great entertainment for everyone spectating. 

“Football is a huge part of our local community and it’s evident that there is a lot of talent coming through all the clubs. We are also proud to support the GFA through the GFA’s community programme which enables children of varying ages across the island have access to football lessons.”