Berks Elite Golds Held To 2-2 Draw By Whitely Wanderers At King George V

Berks Elite Golds hosted Whitely Wanderers at King George V Playing Fields on 22 November 2025, with kick-off at 11:30am in a 7-a-side league encounter lasting 50 minutes plus added time. The match ended in a 2-2 stalemate, a hard-fought draw that saw both sides share the spoils.

Berks Elite Golds lined up in a 3-2-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: William Reeve on the right, Oliver Hazzard centrally, and Callum Chaffe on the left. The midfield duo of Cameron Barr and Vinnie Kirby were tasked with controlling the centre of the park, supporting both defence and attack. Up front, Archie Thomson started as the lone striker, expected to lead the line and convert chances created by the midfield. Max Humphreys guarded the goal, anchoring the defence. The substitutes available were Jasper Harrison and Archie Godding.

The match began with Berks Elite Golds looking to impose their shape, but early on, a tactical change saw Jasper Harrison replace striker Archie Thomson in the 11th minute, signalling a shift in attacking approach. Seven minutes later, in the 18th minute, another substitution saw Archie Godding come on for central midfielder Cameron Barr, adjusting the midfield balance.

At half-time, with the scoreline still level, the teams prepared for the second period. Just three minutes after the break, Jasper Harrison opened the scoring for Berks Elite Golds, capitalising on an assist from goalkeeper Max Humphreys, who launched a precise ball forward to set up the goal. The visitors responded swiftly, levelling the match in the 34th minute to make it 1-1.

Berks Elite Golds made a further change in the 35th minute, bringing Cameron Barr back on for Archie Godding, restoring some midfield stability. The home side regained the lead in the 38th minute when Jasper Harrison struck again, this time assisted by right defender William Reeve, who had advanced to deliver a crucial pass.

As the match progressed, Berks Elite Golds continued to rotate their squad with Archie Thomson returning to replace Vinnie Kirby in the 42nd minute, followed by Archie Godding coming on for William Reeve two minutes later. Despite these changes, Whitely Wanderers found an equaliser late on in the 49th minute, ensuring the game finished 2-2.

Jasper Harrison’s impact was undeniable, scoring both goals for Berks Elite Golds and earning him the player of the match accolade. The match was a balanced affair with tactical substitutions and spirited play from both sides, ultimately resulting in a shared point at King George V Playing Fields.