Mountfield Sharks U13 Triumph 7-3 Over Oldham Dynamoes FC U13s

On 9 November 2025, Mountfield Sharks U13 hosted Oldham Dynamoes FC U13s in a lively league encounter at their home ground, kicking off promptly at 1:00pm. The Sharks emerged victorious with a commanding 7-3 scoreline after 70 minutes of intense 11-a-side football.

Mountfield Sharks lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back with a lone central midfielder shielding the defence. Owen Shea took up the right defender role, Daniel O’Keefe anchored the central defence, and Alex Sampson patrolled the left side. Jack Lundy operated as the sole central midfielder tasked with linking defence and attack. Ahead of him, four attacking midfielders were deployed: Luca Dixon on the right, Jenson May and Harry Horsfield centrally, and Freddie Robinson on the left. Leading the line were David Matuszewska on the right forward position and Alex Savage on the left forward slot. This formation aimed to provide defensive solidity while maintaining a potent attacking threat through the midfield and forward lines. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The match burst into life within the opening minute as Alex Savage capitalised on a precise assist from right defender Owen Shea to put Mountfield Sharks ahead. This early goal set the tone for a high-tempo encounter. Oldham Dynamoes responded in the 11th minute with a goal of their own, restoring parity and signalling their intent to contest the match fiercely.

As the first half progressed, both sides exchanged chances but the Sharks’ defensive trio, led by the composed Daniel O’Keefe, maintained discipline. The half-time whistle arrived with the score level at 1-1 after 35 minutes.

Mountfield Sharks quickly regained the lead just four minutes into the second half when Harry Horsfield found the net following a clever assist from David Matuszewska. However, Oldham Dynamoes were quick to respond again, equalising in the 42nd minute to keep the contest alive.

The Sharks then surged ahead with a flurry of goals in quick succession. David Matuszewska scored in the 43rd minute, assisted by Alex Savage, before Savage himself doubled his tally in the 45th minute, this time set up by Daniel O’Keefe. Freddie Robinson extended the lead further in the 47th minute, finishing off a move crafted by Savage’s creativity.

Oldham Dynamoes were awarded a penalty in the 56th minute, which they converted to reduce the deficit. Yet, their hopes were dealt a blow immediately after when one of their players received a red card in the 57th minute, leaving them a man down for the remainder of the match.

Mountfield Sharks capitalised on their numerical advantage with Alex Savage completing his hat-trick in the 63rd minute, assisted by Freddie Robinson. The Sharks’ attacking momentum continued as David Matuszewska netted his second goal of the afternoon in the 67th minute, this time set up by Luca Dixon’s precise pass.

Throughout the match, Daniel O’Keefe’s commanding presence at the heart of defence was instrumental in stifling Oldham’s attacking threats and launching counter-attacks, earning him the player of the match accolade.

In summary, Mountfield Sharks U13 delivered a dominant performance with clinical finishing and solid defensive organisation to secure a memorable 7-3 victory over Oldham Dynamoes FC U13s in this league home fixture.