Crookham Rovers Rockets U10 Rally To Overcome Guildford City Boys And Girls U10 Dynami 5-2

Crookham Rovers Rockets U10 travelled to face Guildford City Boys and Girls U10 Dynami in a league away match at Guildford on 30 November 2025, kicking off promptly at 10:00am. In a thrilling 7-a-side contest lasting 50 minutes plus added time, Crookham Rovers Rockets emerged victorious with a 5-2 scoreline, overturning an early deficit to claim all three points.

Crookham Rovers Rockets lined up in a 2-3-1 formation, deploying two central defenders, three midfielders across the right, centre and left, and a lone striker upfront. Tenny Harman took his place in goal, while Will Evans and Cassius Pech formed the central defensive partnership tasked with keeping the opposition’s attacks at bay. The midfield trio consisted of Cooper Whiteman on the right, Theo Little centrally, and George Mcdowell on the left, expected to link defence and attack with energy and creativity. Jesse Nichols spearheaded the line as the striker, charged with converting chances into goals. The substitutes named for the match were Ella Webb and Felix Withers.

The match began with Guildford City Boys and Girls U10 Dynami taking an early lead in the third minute, catching Crookham Rovers Rockets off guard. However, the Rockets responded positively, and at the 12-minute mark, Cooper Whiteman capitalised on a long pass from George Mcdowell to slot home a close-range tap-in with his right foot, restoring parity. This moment coincided with a double substitution as Ella Webb replaced Theo Little in midfield and Felix Withers came on for striker Jesse Nichols, signalling a tactical shift.

Despite the changes, Guildford City regained the lead just three minutes later, scoring again in the 15th minute to make it 2-1. Crookham Rovers Rockets did not let their heads drop and continued to press forward. Their efforts paid off in the 20th minute when Will Evans unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the area, assisted by a short pass from Cooper Whiteman, to level the scores once more.

Midway through the first half, at 25 minutes, another substitution saw Theo Little return to the field, replacing George Mcdowell on the left midfield, just before the half-time whistle. The teams went into the break locked at 2-2, setting the stage for an intense second period.

The second half saw Crookham Rovers Rockets take control of the game. At 32 minutes, Ella Webb made an immediate impact by converting a right-footed set-piece goal from a corner delivered by Theo Little. This goal gave the Rockets their first lead of the match. Ella Webb continued her fine form, doubling the advantage in the 40th minute with a composed finish inside the box, following a clever flick from Will Evans.

Crookham Rovers Rockets sealed their victory in the 45th minute when Cooper Whiteman scored again, completing a team move with a right-footed finish after a flicked assist from Ella Webb. This goal put the scoreline at 5-2, firmly in favour of the visitors.

Ella Webb’s introduction proved pivotal, as she scored twice and assisted another, earning her the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade. The referee delivered an impeccable performance throughout, maintaining control and fairness in a highly competitive fixture.

Crookham Rovers Rockets U10 demonstrated resilience and quality in their 2-3-1 formation, with key contributions from their midfield and defence, ultimately securing a memorable away victory against Guildford City Boys and Girls U10 Dynami.