Hedgerley FC Triumphs Over FC Cippenham In Cup Clash

Hedgerley FC faced off against FC Cippenham in a thrilling cup tie at Farnham Park Playing Fields on 17 November 2024, with the home side emerging victorious with a scoreline of 4-2. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and both teams showcased their determination to progress in the competition.

Hedgerley FC adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation, which allowed them to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Chris Randall took his position in goal, while the back four consisted of Brandon Wallis on the right, Charlie Parkin and Jack Wright forming the central partnership, and Chris Smith on the left. In midfield, Jack Butler and Adam Butler operated as central midfielders, tasked with controlling the tempo and linking play. The attacking trio featured Lewis Scott on the right, Tyrese Weekes on the left, and Oliver Cottrill in the central attacking role, with Rory Scott leading the line as the striker.

The substitutes for Hedgerley FC included Ryan Gibbs, who would later be called upon due to an injury.

The match began with FC Cippenham taking an early lead in the 19th minute, scoring from inside the box to put Hedgerley FC on the back foot. However, the home side responded quickly, with Adam Butler converting a penalty just three minutes later, equalising the score and lifting the spirits of the team and their supporters.

As the first half progressed, Hedgerley FC began to assert their dominance. In the 37th minute, Tyrese Weekes found the back of the net with a stunning strike from outside the area, assisted by Rory Scott, giving Hedgerley a 2-1 lead as the teams headed into the half-time break.

The second half saw an early substitution for Hedgerley FC, with Ryan Gibbs replacing Jack Wright, who had to leave the pitch due to injury. The match continued to be fiercely contested, and in the 60th minute, Jack Butler received a yellow card for an unspecified infringement, a sign of the mounting pressure in the midfield battle.

As the game approached the final quarter, Hedgerley FC extended their lead in the 71st minute when Lewis Scott scored, assisted by Tyrese Weekes. Just three minutes later, Oliver Cottrill added to the tally with a spectacular goal, a true screamer that left the FC Cippenham defence reeling and the home fans in ecstasy.

Despite trailing 4-2, FC Cippenham refused to give up and managed to pull one back in the 84th minute, scoring from inside the box. However, the late resurgence was not enough to change the outcome of the match.

As the game drew to a close, Hedgerley FC faced a few tense moments, receiving another yellow card for deliberate handball in the 83rd minute, followed by a further caution for persistent infringements in the 87th minute. Nevertheless, the home side held firm to secure their place in the next round of the cup.

In a match filled with drama, skill, and determination, Hedgerley FC's attacking prowess ultimately proved decisive, allowing them to celebrate a well-deserved victory over FC Cippenham.