Olive FC Secure Convincing 3-1 Win Over Orange United

On 2 January 2026, Olive FC hosted Orange United at Blackburn in a 9-a-side league fixture, kicking off at 5:15pm under the watchful eye of referee Dave Lee. The home side emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline, demonstrating clinical finishing and tactical discipline throughout the 90 minutes.

Olive FC lined up in a 3-2-3 formation, deploying Rudy Loo in goal behind a back three of Gorge You at right defender, Peter Cold centrally, and Shane Who on the left. The midfield duo of Jay Warm and JJ Spaun were tasked with controlling the centre of the park, linking defence and attack. Up front, the trio consisted of Josh Hazelwood on the left forward position, Looy Boo leading the line as striker, and Harry Woo operating on the right forward flank. The substitutes bench featured Justin Rose, ready to make an impact if called upon.

The match began with Olive FC asserting early dominance, and it was Josh Hazelwood who opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Capitalising on a corner delivered by Looy Boo, Hazelwood rose to meet the ball with a perfectly timed diving header, sending it beyond the Orange United goalkeeper and into the net. This early goal set the tone for the home side’s attacking intent.

As the game progressed, Jay Warm attempted to extend Olive FC’s lead with a shot in the 28th minute, but his effort sailed high over the crossbar. Despite this miss, Olive FC maintained pressure and control in midfield, with Warm and JJ Spaun orchestrating play and disrupting Orange United’s rhythm.

Orange United managed to find an unlikely equaliser in the 35th minute with a fluke goal from outside the box. The shot, struck with the left foot, caught Rudy Loo off guard and found its way into the net, momentarily halting Olive FC’s momentum. The first half concluded with the teams level at 1-1.

After the interval, Olive FC resumed their attacking approach. In the 60th minute, Josh Hazelwood once again proved decisive, this time with a stunning long-range strike. Receiving a precise long pass from goalkeeper Rudy Loo, Hazelwood unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from outside the box that left the Orange United keeper with no chance, restoring the home side’s lead.

As the match entered its final stages, tactical changes were made. In the 79th minute, Justin Rose replaced Harry Woo in a tactical substitution aimed at freshening the right forward position and maintaining offensive pressure.

The substitution paid dividends in the 88th minute when Justin Rose scored Olive FC’s third goal. Assisted by a long pass from Josh Hazelwood, Rose struck a left-footed long-range effort that sealed the victory for the hosts. This goal underscored Olive FC’s dominance in the latter stages and their ability to capitalise on chances from distance.

Olive FC’s 3-1 triumph was built on a solid defensive foundation, midfield control, and clinical finishing from their forwards, particularly Josh Hazelwood, who scored twice and provided a crucial assist. The tactical flexibility shown by the introduction of Justin Rose further enhanced their attacking threat and secured all three points at Blackburn.