Orleton Juniors U8 vs Wessington Juniors Warrior
4 - 5
16 November 2024
Home league match played on 16 November 2024.
Kicked off at 9:30 AM
4-5
vs Wessington Juniors Warriors
Home league match
In a gripping league encounter at Hereford on 16 November 2024, Orleton Juniors U8 faced Wessington Juniors Warriors in a tightly contested match that ended with a scoreline of 4-5 in favour of the home team. The game kicked off at 9:30 am, showcasing the talents of both teams in a vibrant display of youth football.
Orleton Juniors set up in a 2-2 formation, with Charlie Dahn in between the sticks, Jacob price-Smith and Elliot Jones both tasked with managing the defensive line whilst Harry Stinton was paired with the energy of Toby Cadwallader across the front line, looking to exploit any gaps in the opposition's backline. The substitutes, Dougie Doyle, Thomas Wozencroft, Jack Munday, and Oli Wilks, were poised to make an impact from the bench.
The match burst into life almost immediately, with Toby Cadwallader opening the scoring for Orleton Juniors just one minute in. His early strike set the tone for a frenetic first half, as he doubled the lead with another goal in the ninth minute, leaving Wessington Juniors Warriors reeling.
In the eleventh minute, a tactical change saw Dougie Doyle replace Toby Cadwallader up top for a like for like switch, a move that would soon pay dividends. Just a minute later, Doyle found the back of the net, extending Orleton's lead to 3-0 and putting them in a commanding position.
However, Wessington Juniors Warriors were not to be outdone. They began to find their rhythm in the second half and in the 23rd minute, they scored their first goal, igniting a remarkable comeback. The home team continued to apply pressure, and their efforts were rewarded with another goal in the 25th minute, bringing the score to 3-2.
As the match progressed, Wessington Juniors Warriors maintained their momentum, scoring again in the 29th minute to level the match at 3-3.
Orleton Juniors, however, were not finished yet. Dougie Doyle, who had been instrumental throughout the match, netted his second goal in the 35th minute after battling hard to win the ball in a dangerous position in the first instance, restoring Orleton's lead at 4-3.
The final moments of the match were nothing short of dramatic. Wessington Juniors Warriors equalised once more in the 38th minute, and just a minute later, they completed their comeback with a fifth goal, sealing a thrilling 5-4 victory in which Orleton will be left feeling like it was very much a match they let slip through their fingers in the closing 10 minutes of the game.
Despite the loss, Dougie Doyle's performance stood out, earning him recognition as the player of the match for his two goals, selfless display at times for the team in operating across the back line when required and relentless effort.