On day 2 of my project i got the opportunity to document and photograph the cup final game between FC Niva(who i previously photographed last week) and current premier league champions Mile End.
This cup is dedicated to Jack Walpole who was a General secretary for the whole league from the 1970’s and passed away in 2001.
I arrived at Hackney Marshes over an hour before Kick off as i wanted to absorb and capture the atmosphere before kick off.
Below are images of behind the scenes before matches takes place.
FC Niva dressing room
Mile End dressing room
Today’s other fixtures playing around Hackney marshes
Teams Preparing on the pitch
Before Kick off, there was a one minute silence in memory of Jack Walpole
The game itself was very entertaining with lots of goals scored. Mile End who went down to 10 men after there GK got sent off in the second half, eventually won 3:2 scoring the winner at extra time.
Below are some of the images from the game
Below are post match images showing the joys of winning a game and the sadness of losing one too. Whoever wins or loses, People here show admiration and respect for one another and it is one of life’s lesson’s to learn how to win or lose gracefully.
FC Niva Collecting their runner’s up medal
Mile End Collecting their winning medals
