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Clapton CFC 1-8 FC St. Pauli
by Bella Katz
at the Old Spotted Dog ground
ON TUESDAY evening, football fans gathered in their masses at the Old Spotted Dog ground in Forest Gate to witness Clapton CFC take on international visitors FC St. Pauli in a sold-out friendly match.
In fact, the event marked Clapton’s women's first team's record attendance, with 775 supporters flocking to enjoy a game of top-quality football.
The sun shone down but it was a dismal display for the home side, who lost the game 8-1. Their only goal came from a rebound after a penalty which clattered the crossbar, and was eventually tucked away by Marta Boiro in style, followed by an atmospheric roar of celebrations among the home fans.
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