Stuart Holden reading challenge 1
Friendly Matches by Allan Ahlberg
Watch the clip on the Premier League website and pause the video when you are ready to answer the questions. The Premier League website will open in a new window.
Complete all of the questions below, add your first name and your school number if you have one, then collect your reward. The challenge text on the right will help you find the right answers.
Challenge Text
The match was played in Albert Park
From half-past four till after dark
By two opposing tribes of boys
Who specialized in mud and noise
Scratches got from climbing trees
Runny noses, scabby knees
Hair shaved halfway up the head
And names like Horace, Archie, Ted.
The match was played come rain or shine
By boys who you could not confine
Whose common goals all unconcealed
Were played out on the football field
