Green Team Edge Past Blue FC In Thrilling 9-A-Side Clash At Anfield

On the morning of 2 January 2026, Green Team faced off against Blue FC in a fiercely contested 9-a-side league neutral match at the iconic Anfield stadium. Kick-off was at 10:00am under the watchful eye of referee Jim Luster. The encounter ended in a dramatic 4-3 victory for Green Team after 90 minutes plus added time, with both sides showcasing attacking intent and defensive resilience.

Green Team lined up in a 3-1-3-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Jack Smash on the right, Jack Long centrally, and Pete Trent on the left. Daniel Jack operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack while providing cover. Ahead of him, the midfield trio consisted of Dan Tint on the right wing, Benn Berkeley centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Alfie Fowl on the left wing, each expected to create chances and support the lone striker Todd Alive. Felix Berkeley guarded the goal. The substitutes bench featured Herb Lisp, ready to impact proceedings if called upon.

From the outset, Green Team made an early statement. In the fifth minute, goalkeeper Felix Berkeley launched a long pass that found Benn Berkeley, who cleverly lobbed the ball over the Blue FC defence with his right foot to open the scoring. However, Blue FC responded swiftly, levelling the match in the 11th minute through a close-range diving header, demonstrating their aerial threat inside the box.

The match grew increasingly physical as the first half progressed. At 32 minutes, Daniel Jack was booked for a bad tackle, a moment that coincided with a calamitous sequence for Green Team. A misplaced pass from Jack led directly to Blue FC regaining the lead. The opponents capitalised with a precise direct free-kick from outside the box, struck with their left foot, which found the net despite the defensive wall. Moments later, Blue FC extended their advantage with a close-range tap-in, again using their left foot, leaving Green Team trailing 3-1.

Just before half-time, Green Team made a tactical substitution, replacing right attacking midfielder Dan Tint with Herb Lisp. The change appeared to inject fresh impetus as the second half commenced.

Immediately after the break, Green Team reduced the deficit in fortuitous fashion. A flick-on assist from substitute Herb Lisp caused confusion in the Blue FC defence, resulting in an own goal at close range, with the ball deflecting off an opponent and into the net off Lisp’s right foot. This goal reignited Green Team’s hopes and set the stage for a gripping finale.

The match took a dramatic turn in the 73rd minute when Daniel Jack received a second yellow card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, resulting in his dismissal. Despite being down to eight men, Green Team’s goalkeeper Felix Berkeley produced a crucial penalty save moments later, keeping his side in the contest.

Green Team capitalised on their momentum a minute after the penalty save. Pete Trent delivered a precise cross into the box, which substitute Herb Lisp met with a powerful header from close range to level the scores at 3-3.

As the game entered its final stages, Todd Alive came agonisingly close to putting Green Team ahead, striking the crossbar in the 90th minute with a well-taken effort. The breakthrough finally arrived deep into added time at the 98th minute when Alfie Fowl provided a short pass from outside the box, allowing Todd Alive to curl a right-footed shot into the net, sealing a dramatic 4-3 victory for Green Team.

This pulsating encounter at Anfield saw Green Team demonstrate resilience and attacking flair, overcoming a two-goal deficit and a red card to claim all three points in a memorable 9-a-side league fixture.