Euxton Villa U15 Black Draw With Lenzie U15s In Thrilling Clash

In a gripping tournament encounter at the Poolfoot Training Complex in Thornton on 4th May 2025, Euxton Villa U15 Black faced off against Lenzie U15s, with the match concluding in a 1-1 draw. The game kicked off at 10:30 am, showcasing the talents of both teams in a fiercely contested 40-minute battle.

Euxton Villa adopted a 4-4-2 formation, which saw Adam Tucker stationed in goal, providing a solid last line of defence. The back four consisted of Alex Howarth and Finlay Mann as right and left defenders respectively, with Louis Grant and Harley Ashton forming a central defensive partnership. In midfield, Lucas Harvey and Zak Whalley operated on the right and left flanks, while Ethan Bingham and Oliver Gardner controlled the central areas. Up front, Roman Taylor and William Murray led the line as forwards, tasked with converting chances into goals.

The substitutes for Euxton Villa included Junior Cummins, Colin Plewa, Jamie Catterall, and Jack Shirley, who were poised to make an impact from the bench as the match unfolded.

The match began with an early foul by Ethan Bingham, who tripped an opponent in the third minute, although no penalty was awarded. William Murray then attempted to put his team ahead in the sixth minute, but his effort sailed high over the crossbar, leaving the scoreline unchanged.

The deadlock was broken in the 15th minute when Lenzie U15s capitalised on a defensive mistake from Euxton Villa, scoring with a right-footed strike that left Tucker with no chance. This setback forced Euxton Villa to regroup as they headed into half-time trailing 1-0.

Tactical changes were made during the break in the as Junior Cummins replaced Zak Whalley, Colin Plewa replaced Louis Grant, Jamie Catterall came on for Finlay Mann, and Jack Shirley took over from Alex Howarth. These substitutions aimed to inject fresh energy and creativity into the team’s performance.

The turning point came in the 32nd minute when Zak Whalley, who had been substituted off earlier to be re-injected into the side to take over from Oliver Gardener, found the back of the net with a well-placed left-footed shot, assisted by Junior Cummins through a short pass. This goal levelled the score at 1-1, igniting hopes of a comeback for Euxton Villa.

As the match drew to a close, both teams pushed for a winner, but neither could find the decisive goal. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought draw, with both sides showcasing their determination and skill throughout the contest. The result leaves Euxton Villa U15 Black and Lenzie U15s with much to build on as they continue their tournament journeys.