Hillfield A F C U15 Black vs Sheldon Royals U15
4 - 2
15 September 2024 · Central Warwickshire Youth Football League<br>U15 Division 6
Away league match played on 15 September 2024.
Kicked off at 12:00 PM
4-2
vs Hillfield A F C U15 Black
Away league match
In a competitive league encounter on 15 September 2024, Sheldon Royals U15 faced Hillfield AFC U15 Black at the HILLFIELD AFC Pitch 1A. The match kicked off at 12:00 PM and concluded with a scoreline of 4-2 in favour of the home side, marking a challenging outing for the Royals.
Sheldon Royals U15 lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, featuring Alfie M in goal, supported by a defensive line comprising Filip G, Jacob, Jacob T, and Nathan 1. Loz played as a holding midfielder, while Lucas, Charlie P, Kye Walsh, and Taylor M formed the midfield quartet. Alfie Rowland led the attack as the lone striker. The substitutes for the Royals included Jake, who was brought on during the match due to an injury to Alfie M.
The first half saw Hillfield AFC take control early on, scoring two goals within the first 20 minutes. The first goal came in the 15th minute, followed by a second just five minutes later, putting Sheldon Royals on the back foot. Despite the early setbacks, the Royals managed to respond with a goal from Alfie Rowland in the 23rd minute, giving them a glimmer of hope as they trailed 2-1.
However, Hillfield AFC continued to apply pressure and extended their lead again in the 37th minute, scoring their third goal. The Royals struggled to regain their composure as they went into half-time trailing 3-1, needing a strong second-half performance to turn the tide.
The second half began with Sheldon Royals showing more intent, and they were rewarded with another goal from Alfie Rowland in the 64th minute, narrowing the deficit to 3-2. This sparked a renewed sense of belief within the team, but Hillfield AFC quickly quelled any hopes of a comeback by scoring their fourth goal shortly after, restoring their two-goal cushion.
As the match progressed, Sheldon Royals made a substitution in the 40th minute, bringing on Jake for the injured Alfie M. Despite their efforts, the Royals could not find the back of the net again, and the match concluded with Hillfield AFC securing a 4-2 victory.
Kye Walsh was recognised for his standout performance, earning the title of Player of the Match for his contributions throughout the game. The Royals will need to regroup and reflect on this match as they prepare for their next challenge in the league.