11April 2016
MG victorious in annual charity match
On Friday (8 April), MG Motor UK and the technical centre (SMTC) at Longbridge came together to fight it out on the football pitch all in the name of charity.
After a tough 90 minutes, MG earned the Longbridge bragging rights as they reclaimed the trophy after running out 3-1 winners in the annual charity match. Both teams raised over £200 for Macmillan Cancer.
The match was played in good spirits, with MG coming out victorious on a damp afternoon at Cadbury Park, Bourneville.
After dominating the open stages, it was MG that deservedly took the lead midway through the first half as captain Eddy Fogg fired the ball home from 12 yards following a flowing move down the right.
MG squandered several chances to double their lead before half time and came under pressure early in the second half. However, the MG defence stood firm and were rewarded for theirendeavours with a crucial second goal as Warehouse Operative Liam Hunter swept home on the hour mark.
SMTC dug deep to get themselves back in the game and took advantage when MG rearranged their back four through fatigue. Intern Jake Clapp struck superbly from 20 yards – a shot that dipped wickedly under the crossbar giving Inventory and Logistics Controller Pete Sabell in the MG goal no chance.
MG stood firm against a re-galvanised SMTC side and under the pressure put the game to bed with ten minutes remaining.Hunter was sent through one-on-one and made no mistake with the finish by sealing a 3-1 victory for MG.
About MG Motor
The iconic British MG brand can trace its history back to 1924 and is world famous for making stylish cars that are fun to drive and own and are sold at remarkably affordable prices. Modern MGs, which are designed, engineered and finally assembled in Longbridge, Birmingham, continue this long and rich MG tradition.
Two cars currently come off the Longbridge assembly lines: the MG6 and the MG3 with several models planned for the immediate and longer-term future.
The MG6 is a medium-sized fastback offering fantastic dynamic handling, high levels of interior comfort and a tremendously spacious cabin area with a cavernous boot. The MG6 won the category ‘£17,500 and under’ in the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards in 2015. It also won the 2014 Auto Express Driver Power Best Handling Award.
The MG3 is a new generation supermini which brings fun and style to this sector of the market at very affordable prices. The 1.5-litre petrol-powered car can also be personalised, so owners have the option of giving their car their own style-statement.
MG was voted the fourth best manufacturer in the UK in the Auto Express Driver Power Awards in 2015. MG was the fastest growing brand in Britain in 2014 as shown by official figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Currently MG has the fastest growing network of dealers in the UK as sales continue to surge.
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