Tendring Borough vs Colchester Villa
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28 September 2025
Away league match played on 28 September 2025.
Kicked off at 10:00 AM
1-11
vs Tendring Borough
Away league match
Colchester Villa delivered a stunning performance against Tendring Borough at their home ground, kicking off at 10:00am in front of a crowd of 24,008. The 5-a-side match, played over 40 minutes plus injury time, ended in a remarkable 11-1 victory for Colchester Villa, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
Colchester Villa lined up in a 1-2-1 formation, a setup designed to balance defensive cover with offensive firepower. The defender was tasked with maintaining a solid backline, supported by two midfielders who would shuttle between defence and attack. Ahead of them the lone striker expected to spearhead the offensive efforts, exploiting spaces and creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities. This formation demanded high work rates and fluid positional play, with defenders needing to be alert to Tendring Borough’s counter-attacks, while the midfield and front line pressed relentlessly.
The match saw an early burst of goals from Colchester Villa, who quickly established dominance. By the halfway point at 20 minutes, Colchester Villa had already put a significant number of goals past the Tendring Borough goalkeeper, effectively sealing the contest well before the final whistle. The visitors’ defence struggled to contain the relentless attacking waves, and Tendring Borough’s solitary goal was a rare moment of respite in an otherwise one-sided encounter.
William 11 was the standout performer of the day, earning the Player of the Match accolade for his influential role in driving Colchester Villa’s attacking play. His ability to find space, link up with teammates, and finish clinically was instrumental in the team’s overwhelming success.
The second half continued in a similar vein, with Colchester Villa maintaining their high tempo and adding further goals to their tally. Tendring Borough, despite their best efforts, were unable to stem the tide or mount a meaningful comeback. The visitors’ defensive organisation and attacking fluidity proved too much for the home side, resulting in an emphatic scoreline that reflected the gulf in class on the day.
In summary, Colchester Villa’s formation paid dividends, with disciplined defending and incisive attacking play combining to produce an extraordinary 11-1 victory away from home. The comprehensive nature of the win and the performance of William 11 will surely be remembered by all who witnessed this remarkable display at Tendring Borough.