Roach Dynamos Orange U16 Fall To Whitworth Valley U16 White At Maden Recreation Ground

Roach Dynamos Orange U16 travelled to Maden Recreation Ground #1 on the morning of 20 September 2025 to face Whitworth Valley U16 White in an early kick-off league fixture. The match, contested over 80 minutes plus added time, ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat for the visitors.

Deploying a 4-1-4-1 formation, Roach Dynamos Orange lined up with Josh Regan in goal, protected by a back four consisting of Tom Wood at right back, Evan Yates and Oneal Abouna as central defenders, and Billy Watters on the left. Sonny Mitchell operated as the lone defensive midfielder, tasked with shielding the defence and recycling possession. Ahead of him, the midfield quartet featured Harley Jones on the right wing, Noah Massoudi and Noah Smith centrally positioned as attacking midfielders, and Curtis Wright on the left flank. Leading the line was Oliver Daniels, the sole striker expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances created by the midfield.

No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The match’s only goal arrived in the 26th minute when Whitworth Valley U16 White broke the deadlock, capitalising on a momentary lapse in the Roach Dynamos’ defensive organisation. Despite their efforts to respond, the Dynamos were unable to find an equaliser before the half-time whistle blew at the 40-minute mark.

Throughout the first half, Roach Dynamos Orange sought to impose their 4-1-4-1 structure by controlling the midfield through Sonny Mitchell’s disciplined presence and the creative interplay between Noah Massoudi and Noah Smith. The wide attacking midfielders, Harley Jones and Curtis Wright, were expected to stretch the play and supply crosses to Oliver Daniels, but the visitors struggled to penetrate the home side’s defensive lines effectively.

Defensively, the back four of Wood, Yates, Abouna, and Watters were tasked with containing Whitworth Valley’s attacking threats, but the goal conceded suggested a brief breakdown in communication or positioning. Josh Regan in goal was called upon to make several saves to keep the scoreline respectable.

The second half saw Roach Dynamos Orange push forward in search of an equaliser, with the midfielders attempting to link up more cohesively and create openings for Daniels. However, the Whitworth Valley defence remained resolute, denying clear-cut chances and frustrating the visitors’ attacking rhythm.

Despite the absence of substitutions, the team maintained their shape and commitment until the final whistle, but ultimately the solitary goal from the first half proved decisive. The defeat leaves Roach Dynamos Orange with much to reflect on as they look to improve their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity in upcoming fixtures.