Roach Dynamos Orange U16 Fall To Avro FC U16 In Friendly

In a closely contested friendly match held at Roach Dynamos JFC #2 on 9th August 2025, Roach Dynamos Orange U16 faced off against Avro FC U16 Saturday, ultimately succumbing to a 2-1 defeat. The match kicked off at 10:00 am and showcased a spirited performance from both sides, with the visitors edging out the home team.

Roach Dynamos lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flexibility. Josh Regan took his place between the sticks, shielded by a back four consisting of Tom Wood on the right, Ollie Barcroft and Evan Yates in central defence, and Oneal Abouna on the left. Sonny Mitchell operated as a central midfielder, tasked with linking play between defence and attack. The midfield was further bolstered by Kai Hudson on the right, Zach Chorlton and Noah Smith in central and attacking roles, and Harley Jones on the left, while Oliver Daniels led the line as the lone striker.

The substitutes for Roach Dynamos included Alfie Glynn, Tom Pearson, and Noah Massoudi, who were poised to make an impact from the bench as the match unfolded.

The match took a decisive turn shortly after the 21st minute when Roach Dynamos made a triple substitution, bringing on Alfie Glynn for Harley Jones, Tom Pearson for Ollie Barcroft, and Noah Massoudi for Kai Hudson. Just a minute later, Avro FC capitalised on the disruption, scoring the opening goal in the 22nd minute, which sent a wave of momentum through the visitors.

As the first half progressed, Roach Dynamos struggled to regain their composure, with the half-time whistle blowing at 40 minutes, leaving them trailing by a goal.

The second half saw immediate changes for Roach Dynamos, with Harley Jones returning to the pitch in place of Oliver Daniels and Kai Hudson re-entering for Noah Smith, both substitutions aimed at injecting fresh energy into the attack. However, Avro FC continued to dominate and doubled their lead in the 53rd minute, leaving Roach Dynamos with a mountain to climb.

In a bid to turn the tide, Roach Dynamos made further changes in the 61st minute, with Oliver Daniels coming back on for Evan Yates, Noah Smith replacing Zach Chorlton, and Tom Wood returning to the fray in place of Tom Pearson.

The home side finally found a glimmer of hope in the 77th minute when Oliver Daniels converted a penalty, assisted by Harley Jones, bringing the score to 2-1. This goal reignited the Dynamos’ spirits as they pushed for an equaliser. Shortly after, Zach Chorlton came on for Sonny Mitchell, as Roach Dynamos sought to bolster their attacking options in the closing stages.

Despite their efforts, Roach Dynamos could not find the back of the net again, and the match concluded with Avro FC securing a 2-1 victory. The home side will take valuable lessons from this encounter as they prepare for future challenges.