Berks Elite Golds Edge Thriller But Fall 4-3 To Monksbrook

Berks Elite Golds hosted monksbrook at King George V Playing Fields on 18 October 2025, with a 10:00am kick-off in a fiercely contested 7-a-side league encounter. The match lasted 50 minutes plus added time and ended in a narrow 4-3 defeat for the home side.

Berks Elite Golds lined up in a 2-3-1 formation, deploying Max Humphreys in goal to marshal the defence. The central defensive partnership consisted of Oliver Hazzard and Callum Chaffe, tasked with repelling monksbrook’s attacks. In midfield, Cameron Barr operated centrally, flanked by William Reeve on the right and Vinnie Kirby on the left, both expected to provide width and support both defence and attack. Up front, Archie Godding led the line as the sole striker, charged with converting chances created by the midfield trio. On the bench were Archie Thomson and Jasper Harrison, ready to inject fresh legs as the match unfolded.

The game began with monksbrook striking early, taking the lead in the 7th minute to unsettle the home side. Berks Elite Golds responded swiftly, with Vinnie Kirby equalising in the 11th minute thanks to a precise assist from Cameron Barr, signalling the home team’s intent to fight back.

At the 18-minute mark, a double blow saw Archie Godding replaced by Archie Thomson, immediately followed by monksbrook regaining the lead. The first half continued with intense exchanges, but no further goals came before the half-time whistle at 25 minutes.

Shortly after the break, Berks Elite Golds made another change as Jasper Harrison replaced Vinnie Kirby in the 27th minute, aiming to bolster midfield creativity. However, monksbrook extended their advantage with a goal in the 30th minute, putting the visitors 3-1 ahead.

Berks Elite Golds responded instantly, with Archie Thomson pulling a goal back in the 31st minute, assisted by William Reeve’s clever delivery. Just two minutes later, Thomson was substituted off for the returning Archie Godding, signalling a tactical shift to chase the game.

As the match neared its conclusion, William Reeve made way for Vinnie Kirby once again in the 48th minute, restoring the left midfielder’s presence on the pitch. Despite this, monksbrook struck again in the 49th minute, stretching their lead to 4-2.

Berks Elite Golds refused to surrender, and in the dying moments of the contest, Cameron Barr found the net from a Callum Chaffe assist in the 51st minute, narrowing the deficit to 4-3. The home side pressed for an equaliser but were unable to break down monksbrook’s defence before the final whistle.

Cameron Barr’s industrious performance in central midfield earned him the player of the match accolade, as he contributed both creatively and with a crucial goal. Despite the loss, Berks Elite Golds showed resilience and attacking intent throughout, leaving the door open for future encounters with monksbrook.