Hamworthy United U16 vs Christchurch FC Panthers
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23 November 2025 · Dorset Youth Football League<br>Under 16's Mixed - Division 1
Away league match played on 23 November 2025.
Kicked off at 4:30 PM
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vs Hamworthy United U16
Away league match
On 23 November 2025, Christchurch FC Panthers travelled to the Dorset County Ground to face Hamworthy United U16 in a league away fixture kicking off at 4:30pm. The Panthers emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline after a competitive 80 minutes plus added time, securing valuable points on the road. Referee Finley Hamilton officiated the match with distinction, maintaining control throughout the contest in front of a modest crowd of 37 spectators.
The match burst into life early on when Henri Day opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a stunning long-range strike that left the Hamworthy goalkeeper with no chance. This early goal set the tone for the Panthers, who looked confident and purposeful in their attacking play. However, the hosts responded swiftly, equalising in the 16th minute with a composed finish inside the box, restoring parity and signalling a contest that would demand resilience from both sides.
The interval arrived with the score locked at 1-1, but the Panthers quickly asserted their dominance after the restart. Just ten minutes into the second half, in the 50th minute, Noah Iglewski capitalised on a precise cross from Henri Day to slot home an inside-the-box finish, restoring Christchurch’s lead. This goal was a testament to the effective tactical adjustments made during the break and the clinical execution by the substitutes.
The Panthers continued to press and extend their advantage, with Henri Day once again proving pivotal. In the 68th minute, he netted his second goal of the match, this time assisted by the newly introduced Emilio Parandian, who delivered a well-weighted cross from the flank. Day’s finish inside the box was composed and decisive, sealing the victory for Christchurch FC Panthers.
Throughout the match, Henri Day stood out as the driving force behind the Panthers’ attacking threat, his two goals and assist proving crucial in securing the three points. The defensive unit, bolstered by the second-half substitutions, managed to contain Hamworthy’s efforts after their early equaliser, while the midfield duo of Adams and Sinclair provided the necessary balance and control.
Christchurch FC Panthers’ 3-1 triumph at the Dorset County Ground was a display of tactical flexibility and individual quality, with the team responding well to early adversity and making decisive changes that paid dividends. The victory will boost confidence as they continue their league campaign away from home.