Parley Youth U16 vs Christchurch FC Panthers
4 - 2
09 November 2025 · Dorset Youth Football League<br>Under 16's Mixed - Division 1
Away league match played on 09 November 2025.
Kicked off at 10:00 AM
4-2
vs Parley Youth U16
Away league match
Christchurch FC Panthers travelled to Blandford School on Milldow Road to face Parley Youth U16 in a league away fixture on the morning of 9 November 2025, kicking off promptly at 10:00am. Despite a promising start and taking an early lead, the Panthers ultimately succumbed to a 4-2 defeat after a second-half fightback from Parley Youth.
The match began with Christchurch showing intent, and it was Jamie Moore who opened the scoring in the 20th minute, capitalising on his role as right midfielder to make an incisive run and finish clinically. The Panthers doubled their advantage before half-time when left forward Henri Day found the net in the 34th minute, giving the visitors a comfortable lead and putting Parley Youth under pressure.
At half-time, the score stood at 2-0 in favour of Christchurch FC Panthers, with the visitors seemingly in control after a strong opening period.
However, the second half saw a complete turnaround as Parley Youth mounted a spirited comeback. The home side pulled one back in the 50th minute, igniting their hopes of a comeback. They continued to press and levelled the match ten minutes later with a second goal, drawing the game at 2-2 by the 60th minute.
Parley Youth then took the lead for the first time in the match with a third goal in the 70th minute, putting the Panthers on the back foot. The visitors struggled to regain their earlier rhythm as the home side dominated the closing stages.
The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Parley Youth scored their fourth goal, sealing a remarkable turnaround and leaving Christchurch FC Panthers to rue missed opportunities and defensive lapses.
Referee Les Fitzgerald officiated the game with a steady hand, managing the flow of the match well in front of a modest crowd of 26 spectators.
Despite the defeat, Christchurch showed glimpses of quality in the first half, with Moore and Day both delivering on their attacking roles. The tactical substitutions and injury disruption appeared to unsettle the team, allowing Parley Youth to capitalise and overturn the deficit.
Ultimately, the Panthers will look to learn from this encounter as they regroup for upcoming fixtures, while Parley Youth celebrate a hard-fought and well-deserved victory on home soil.