Thousands of pounds have been raised for local causes thanks to a football match.

The game between Andover Sound and Andover New Street's Veterans on Saturday 30th May drew a crowd of nearly 1,000 at Charlton with all the money raised going to charity.

Each of the teams' chosen charities: Testway Transform, Streets Ahead and Stephen's Ark, received a cheque for £1200 each. A donation of £300 was also given to the parents of Andover schoolboy Jamie Gentleman who died earlier this year. The money will go towards the Jamie G Memorial Fund.

New Street have played a charity game for the last four years against different teams in the town and this year's total of nearly £4000 is a record amount raised. One of the event organisers, Martin Tobin, said: "I want to thank everyone who made today possible, especially all the stall holders abd anyone who gave up their time to help. We couldn't have done it without you."

In the match itself, Andover Sound battled back from going 2-0 down early in the game to draw level just before the half time break. The game finished 2-2 and they won the penalty shootout 5-4 to take the trophy.

It's the first time New Street have ever been beaten in the game.

Here are some of the pictures and video from the epic encounter:

Perry Cocking fires in the winning penalty.

The teams line up and meet the guest of honour, Sir George Young MP

With the injured Ben McGrail on the sidelines it was up to Rob 'The Hawk' Hawkins to lead the side on the pitch

New Street started brightly

Andover Sound goalkeeper Trev Knight sees a shot over the bar 

Andover New Street Legends took an early 2-0 lead

Andover Sound captain Rob Hawkins fights for the ball

It was a hot one...drinks breaks were vital

Andover Sound defender Emma Small organising the back line

Paul O'Riordan fires in Andover Sound's equaliser to make it 2-2!

An injured Ben McGrail watches from the sidelines

Hundreds of entries for our mascot competition were put up in the club house

Andover Sound's Steve Randall talks to our goalscorer Paul O'Riordan at half time

Sir George Young MP takes to the microphone

Steve Randall grabs a word with Sir George

The New Street bench looking nervous

Even Andover Sound's water bottles were coporate

Ben McGrail managed five minutes near the end of the game...before hobbling off again

2-2 after full time...to penalties!

The Andover Sound team watch on nervously

Andover Sound's early takers cooly slotted their kicks home

New Street score their first four but see their last one saved by Trev Knight

It looks like New Street's unbeaten run is in jeapody!

Perry Cocking slots in the winning penalty and is mobbed by the rest of his team! 

Andover Sound's Rob 'The Hawk' Hawkins collects the Charity Cup

It was a proud moment for The Hawk

Tommy Gentleman was delighted with the win!

Mark Foakes, Shirley Swain and Emma Small

Ben McGrail and Ian Axton were pretty happy with the victory

Ben McGrail and Andover Sound Managing Director Ian Axton enjoying our first trophy!

Ivan and Jacqui Gentleman collect a cheque for £300 for the Jamie G Memorial Fund

Andover Sound's Rob Hawkins and Ben McGrail thank the crowd

Rob and Ben present Paula Deverill from Testway Transform with their cheque for £1200

Mick Bugg and Martin Tobin from Andover New Street present Stephen's Ark with a cheque for £1200

Andover New Street's other charity, Streets Ahead, collect their £1200 cheque