Ipswich Exiles Wanderers Triumph Over A.F.C. Kesgrave 4-1

In a commanding display, Ipswich Exiles Wanderers U15's secured a decisive 4-1 victory against A.F.C. Kesgrave U15 Blue in a cup away match held at Kesgrave High School Pitch 2 on 9th November 2024. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and the Exiles showcased their attacking prowess throughout the encounter.

The Exiles lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Zack Baker took his position in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Charlie Peck on the right, Reece Turner and Robson Sheldrake in central defence, and Riley Bevan on the left. The midfield duo of Jack Bewsher and Max Nunn were tasked with controlling the centre of the park, while Leighton Walker and Jake Youngs operated as right and left attacking midfielders, respectively. Daniel Chapman played centrally behind the lone striker, Will Gower, who was expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.

The substitutes for the match included Joel Burgess, Tye Phair, Lorenzo Palladino, Heidy Abbas, and Hayden Tyler, providing the manager with tactical options as the game progressed.

The Exiles took an early lead in the 15th minute when Leighton Walker found the back of the net, assisted by Jake Youngs. Just three minutes later, Walker doubled the advantage, this time with an assist from Jack Bewsher, putting the Exiles firmly in control at 2-0.

As the first half continued, the Exiles maintained their dominance, and in the 40th minute, Jake Youngs added a third goal, again assisted by Bewsher, showcasing the latter's playmaking abilities. The half concluded with the Exiles leading 3-0, leaving A.F.C. Kesgrave with a mountain to climb.

The second half saw a flurry of substitutions as the Exiles looked to manage their lead. Joel Burgess replaced Max Nunn in the 35th minute, followed by Tye Phair coming on for Charlie Peck just before the half-time whistle. At the start of the second half, Heidy Abbas replaced Will Gower, and Hayden Tyler came on for Riley Bevan, further altering the dynamics of the game.

In the 60th minute, Max Nunn returned to the pitch, taking the place of Jake Youngs, while Charlie Peck re-entered the fray for Reece Turner in the 65th minute. The tactical changes continued as Riley Bevan made way for Leighton Walker in the 70th minute, with Daniel Chapman also returning to the pitch, replacing Hayden Tyler.

The Exiles' fourth goal came in the 75th minute when Lorenzo Palladino scored, assisted by Will Gower, extending their lead to 4-0. However, A.F.C. Kesgrave managed to pull one back in the 78th minute, scoring their only goal of the match, but it was too little, too late.

The match concluded with Ipswich Exiles Wanderers U15's celebrating a comprehensive 4-1 victory, demonstrating their attacking flair and solid teamwork, while A.F.C. Kesgrave will look to regroup and learn from this encounter.