Millmoor Juniors Blacks U8 vs Eckington Boys F.C. (Youth
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12 October 2025 · Sheffield & District Junior Sunday League<br>U8 Kritosaurus
Home cup match played on 12 October 2025.
Kicked off at 11:30 AM
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vs Eckington Boys F.C. (Youth) U8 BLUE
Home cup match
On 12 October 2025, Millmoor Juniors Blacks U8 hosted Eckington Boys F.C. (Youth) U8 BLUE at the Millmoor Juniors (Youth) U7 Millmoor Jun ground in a 5-a-side cup match kicking off at 11:30am. The encounter ended in a resounding 12-1 victory for the visitors, with Millmoor Juniors managing a solitary goal in the final minute of the 40-minute contest.
Millmoor Juniors Blacks lined up in a 2-2 formation, a setup that typically balances defensive solidity with midfield support and attacking opportunities. The defensive duo was expected to shield the goalkeeper and disrupt Eckington’s advances, while the two midfield players would aim to link play and create chances. The starting five featured Lelan Woodthorpe-Martin in goal, with Ruairi Nicholson-Fearnside and Ivan Voronovich likely deployed across midfield or defence, and Dom Openshaw alongside Stan Jenkinson completing the outfield line-up. Archie Jenkinson was named as the substitute, ready to come on if required.
The match began with an early blow as Eckington Boys opened the scoring inside the first minute, setting the tone for a challenging day for Millmoor Juniors. Ruairi Nicholson-Fearnside responded quickly with an attempt on goal in the second minute, though it went wide. Defensive efforts were evident early on, with Dom Openshaw making a crucial tackle in the third minute to halt an Eckington attack.
Despite Ivan Voronovich’s wide effort in the fourth minute, Eckington doubled their lead moments later, intensifying the pressure on the home side. Ruairi Nicholson-Fearnside showed defensive resilience with a timely tackle in the fifth minute, while goalkeeper Lelan Woodthorpe-Martin produced a full stretch save to deny the visitors. Dom Openshaw also contributed defensively with a tackle in the same minute, but Eckington continued to find the net, scoring again in the sixth minute.
A substitution followed in the seventh minute as Archie Jenkinson replaced Dom Openshaw, with Lelan Woodthorpe-Martin making a parry save shortly after. Eckington extended their advantage further in the eighth minute, prompting another change as Dom Openshaw returned to the field, this time taking over goalkeeping duties from Lelan Woodthorpe-Martin.
Millmoor Juniors continued to press forward, with Ruairi Nicholson-Fearnside attempting another wide shot in the tenth minute and intercepting an Eckington move soon after. Archie Jenkinson’s effort was saved in the thirteenth minute, while Ivan & Stan remained active defensively with a tackle and a block in the fourteenth and fifteenth minutes respectively.
Dom Openshaw resumed his defensive duties with a tackle in the eighteenth minute and a block two minutes later, as the home side battled to contain the relentless visitors.
The half concluded with Millmoor Juniors trailing heavily, but the second half began with notable goalkeeping heroics from Lelan Woodthorpe-Martin, who saved a penalty in the twenty-first minute. Dom Openshaw continued to defend stoutly with a tackle in the twenty-second minute, though Eckington scored again shortly after.
Despite Ruairi’s defensive efforts and Lelan Woodthorpe-Martin’s continued goalkeeping presence, Eckington’s scoring spree persisted with goals in the twenty-fourth and twenty-sixth minutes. Stan Jenkinson’s wide attempt in the twenty-fifth minute was one of the few attacking moments for Millmoor Juniors during this period.
A penalty taken by Dom Openshaw in the twenty-sixth minute was saved, but Ruairi Nicholson-Fearnside’s tackle helped prevent further damage. Eckington added to their tally with goals in the twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth minutes, and again in the thirty-third and thirty-fourth minutes, leaving Millmoor Juniors with a mountain to climb.
Dom Openshaw intercepted an Eckington move in the thirty-sixth minute, showing his determination to stem the flow of goals. However, the visitors scored twice more in the thirty-eighth and thirty-ninth minutes, pushing the scoreline to an overwhelming 12-0.
In the final minute, Dom Openshaw provided a moment of joy for Millmoor Juniors with a solo goal, showcasing individual skill and determination despite the heavy defeat. His efforts throughout the match earned him the player of the match accolade, reflecting his commitment both defensively and offensively.
Referee Austin Rodgers oversaw the match, which was marked by a dominant Eckington Boys performance and spirited resistance from Millmoor Juniors Blacks. Despite the scoreline, the home side demonstrated resilience and fighting spirit throughout the 40 minutes of play.