Black Team Edged Out But Fall 3-2 To Green Team In Thrilling Cup Clash

Black Team hosted Green Team at Blackburn on 2 January 2026, kicking off at 4:00pm in a high-stakes nine-a-side cup encounter. The match stretched through 90 minutes of normal time plus injury time and an additional 30 minutes of extra time, culminating in a 3-2 victory for Green Team in front of a staggering crowd of 200,000.

Black Team lined up in a 3-1-3-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Jack Stank on the right, Dan Bad-Apple centrally, and Steve Eye on the left. Lav Turbo operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. Ahead of him, the midfield trio consisted of Tin Tin on the right wing, Josh Hard centrally as an attacking midfielder, and James Lyrry on the left wing. Leading the line was striker Larry Cry, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances. Leven Pet guarded the goal. Philip Cool was named among the substitutes.

From the outset, Black Team sought to impose themselves, with Josh Hard testing the opposition keeper with an early attempt in the fifth minute. Larry Cry followed with a notable strike in the 23rd minute, though it was well saved by Green Team’s goalkeeper. Despite these efforts, Green Team broke the deadlock just before half time when they unleashed a spectacular screamer from long range with their right foot in the 39th minute, leaving Leven Pet with no chance.

The first half concluded with Green Team leading 1-0, but Black Team responded swiftly after the break. At the interval, Philip Cool replaced Josh Hard, injecting fresh energy into the midfield. Almost immediately, Cool flicked a clever assist to James Lyrry, who tapped in a close-range goal with his left foot in the 46th minute, restoring parity and reigniting Black Team’s hopes.

The match’s intensity escalated as the second half progressed. However, Black Team’s right defender Jack Stank found himself in trouble in the 77th minute, receiving two yellow cards in quick succession—first for dissent and then for unsporting behaviour—resulting in a red card and his dismissal from the field. This moment proved costly as Green Team capitalised instantly, scoring a direct free-kick from outside the box with a precise left-footed strike to regain the lead.

Despite being reduced to eight men, Black Team showed remarkable resilience. In stoppage time at 92 minutes, Tin Tin produced a moment of magic, converting an overhead kick from a cross delivered by Larry Cry to level the score once more. This spectacular goal was a highlight of the match and earned Tin Tin the player of the match accolade.

The contest extended into extra time, where Green Team once again took the lead in the 116th minute with another thunderous long-range effort, this time struck with the left foot. Black Team pressed for an equaliser but were dealt a further blow in the 119th minute when Larry Cry’s penalty attempt was saved, denying them a chance to draw level.

Ultimately, Green Team held on to their 3-2 advantage, securing a hard-fought victory in this pulsating cup tie. Black Team’s valiant efforts, particularly Tin Tin’s brilliance and the late equaliser, were overshadowed by the sending off and missed penalty that swung the game decisively in Green Team’s favour. The referee’s performance was rated as adequate, managing the fiery encounter with some difficulty.

This match will be remembered for its dramatic twists, individual moments of quality, and the relentless spirit shown by both sides in front of an enormous Blackburn crowd.