Berks Elite Golds Edge LJR 4-3 In Thrilling 7-A-Side Clash

On 11 October 2025, Berks Elite Golds hosted LJR at King George V Playing Fields in a pulsating 7-a-side league encounter that kicked off at 11:30am. The match lasted 50 minutes plus added time and ended in a narrow 4-3 victory for the home side, Berks Elite Golds.

Berks Elite Golds lined up in a 2-3-1 formation, deploying two central defenders, three midfielders across the flanks and centre, and a lone striker leading the line. Max Humphreys guarded the goal, with Oliver Hazzard and Callum Chaffe forming the central defensive partnership. The midfield trio consisted of Vinnie Kirby on the left, Cameron Barr centrally, and Archie Thomson on the right. Up front, Archie Godding spearheaded the attack. The substitutes available were William Reeve and Jasper Harrison.

The match began with an early tactical switch as William Reeve replaced right midfielder Archie Thomson in the 7th minute, signalling a shift in Berks Elite Golds’ approach. This change quickly paid dividends as Vinnie Kirby opened the scoring in the 13th minute, demonstrating his attacking prowess from the left midfield position.

Berks Elite Golds then struck twice in quick succession. Callum Chaffe, stepping up from his central defensive role, scored in the 14th minute, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Just a minute later, Cameron Barr added a third goal, capitalising on his central midfield role to push forward and finish clinically.

As the first half neared its conclusion, another substitution saw Jasper Harrison come on for striker Archie Godding at the 25-minute mark, just before the half-time whistle. This change aimed to refresh the attacking options as Berks Elite Golds held a commanding 3-0 lead at the break.

The second half saw Berks Elite Golds extend their advantage further when Cameron Barr struck again in the 29th minute, doubling his tally and reinforcing his influence in midfield. Later, in the 34th minute, Vinnie Kirby returned to the pitch, replacing Archie Thomson, who had earlier been substituted off, indicating a tactical reshuffle on the right flank.

Despite Berks Elite Golds’ dominance, LJR fought back fiercely, managing to score three goals to close the gap to 4-3, making for a tense finale. However, the home side held firm to secure the victory.

Oliver Hazzard’s composed and commanding performance at the heart of defence earned him the player of the match accolade, as he marshalled the backline effectively throughout the contest.

In a tightly contested 7-a-side league match, Berks Elite Golds demonstrated resilience and attacking verve to overcome LJR by a single goal at King George V Playing Fields.