Sunday Ravens Edge Mowbray Rangers In Thrilling 7-A-Side Clash

On 16 November 2025, Sunday Ravens travelled to Asfordby Acres #1 7v7 for a league away match against Mowbray Rangers U9 Lions, kicking off at 10:30am. The 50-minute encounter ended in a 4-2 victory for Sunday Ravens in a pulsating 7-a-side contest.

Sunday Ravens lined up in a 2-1-3 formation, deploying two central defenders, a central midfielder, and a three-pronged forward line. Jedd Garrett took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, tasked with organising the defence and making crucial saves. Jake Whiteman and Eric Shaw formed the central defensive partnership, expected to thwart opposition attacks and initiate play from the back. Arkyn Brown operated as the central midfielder, linking defence and attack while supporting both phases of play. Up front, the trio consisted of Finley Brothwell on the left forward, Rueben Allured-Rowley as the central striker, and Hugo Evans on the right forward, all charged with creating and converting goal-scoring opportunities. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

From the very first minute, Jedd Garrett was alert in goal, making an early save to deny Mowbray Rangers. Simultaneously, Hugo Evans demonstrated defensive commitment with an interception, quickly followed by Finley Brothwell’s robust tackle in the second minute, setting the tone for a fiercely contested match. The early pressure paid dividends when, in the third minute, Finley Brothwell netted the opening goal, expertly finishing after a precise assist from Rueben Allured-Rowley.

Hugo Evans continued to push forward, testing the opposition with an attempt in the fourth minute, while Eric Shaw’s timely tackle in the fifth minute helped maintain defensive solidity. Garrett’s goalkeeping prowess was again on show in the sixth minute, complemented by Jake Whiteman’s crucial tackle to repel an attack. Evans remained industrious, making another vital tackle in the eighth minute, and Whiteman’s defensive interventions continued with another tackle in the ninth minute, supported by Garrett’s safe hands.

The attacking threat from Sunday Ravens intensified as Hugo Evans fired two attempts in quick succession during the 13th and 14th minutes, though neither found the target. Rueben Allured-Rowley also tested the keeper with a shot in the 16th minute, with Garrett responding well to keep the scoreline intact. Defensive resilience was evident again at 17 minutes when Whiteman blocked a shot, and Garrett made another save shortly after.

The 20th minute saw a moment of near glory for Sunday Ravens as Hugo Evans struck the crossbar, immediately followed by a similar misfortune for Rueben Allured-Rowley, who also hit the woodwork. However, the breakthrough came two minutes later when Rueben Allured-Rowley scored, assisted by Arkyn Brown, doubling the visitors’ lead.

As the half drew to a close, Sunday Ravens maintained pressure with an attempt from Hugo Evans at 25 minutes, and Garrett’s goalkeeping remained dependable at 27 minutes. Rueben Allured-Rowley continued to seek opportunities with attempts at 27 and 28 minutes, while Evans contributed defensively with a tackle at 31 minutes. That same minute saw a flurry of attempts from Allured-Rowley, Finley Brothwell, and Evans, demonstrating the team’s attacking intent.

The 32nd minute was pivotal as Hugo Evans made another crucial tackle before Arkyn Brown scored, assisted by Finley Brothwell, extending the lead to 3-0. Defensive efforts were sustained with Eric Shaw blocking an attempt immediately after. Garrett’s goalkeeping was again tested at 34 minutes, and Evans intercepted a pass at 35 minutes, with Shaw following up with a tackle at 36 minutes. Arkyn Brown then struck again at 37 minutes, this time assisted by Rueben Allured-Rowley, putting Sunday Ravens firmly in control.

Mowbray Rangers pulled one back via an own goal at the 40th minute, injecting some urgency into the contest. Brown continued to press forward with an attempt at 42 minutes, while Whiteman’s interceptions at 43 and 44 minutes helped snuff out opposition threats. Shaw’s interception at 48 minutes and Brothwell’s block were vital in defence, but the visitors conceded another goal at the same minute, reducing the deficit to 4-2.

Garrett remained vigilant with a save at 49 minutes as Hugo Evans and Rueben Allured-Rowley both launched late attempts to restore the cushion. Despite Mowbray Rangers’ efforts, Sunday Ravens held firm to secure a hard-fought victory.

Arkyn Brown’s influential midfield display, Eric Shaw’s defensive tenacity, and Finley Brothwell’s attacking contributions earned them the accolades as players of the match in a contest that showcased Sunday Ravens’ resilience and attacking flair.