In an exhilarating encounter at Rowheath Pavilion on 29 September 2024, Coleshill Town Colts U13 Black faced off against Crusaders U13 in a gripping league match that ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw. The match kicked off at 12:00 PM, showcasing a thrilling display of youth football that kept the small crowd of 20 spectators on the edge of their seats.
Coleshill Town Colts adopted a 3-4-3 formation, which saw Jamie Aston in goal, supported by a back three comprising Dylan Boffey on the right, Leo Rohman in the centre, and Joey Peplow on the left. The midfield was anchored by Max Wilson and Antoni Laczny in central roles, flanked by Archie Kingscott on the right and Alfie Murray on the left. Up front, Taylor Williams and Oscar Lawler operated as right and left forwards respectively, with Finn Holt leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes for the match included Lucas Court, Ethan Doyle, and Janek Hart.
The match began with a shocking start for Coleshill Town, as Crusaders capitalised on a defensive error just two minutes in, taking an early lead with a goal scored by the opponents using their right foot. The situation worsened for Coleshill when, just four minutes later, another defensive mistake allowed Crusaders to double their advantage, again with a right-footed strike.
In a swift response, Coleshill Town's Finn Holt began to turn the tide in the 11th minute, latching onto a long pass from Oscar Lawler to score with a delightful lob, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Holt was not finished there; just two minutes later, he struck again, this time with another lob that found the back of the net, bringing the score to 2-2.
The Colts continued to press, and in the 15th minute, Archie Kingscott unleashed a stunning shot from outside the box, scoring with his right foot and putting Coleshill ahead for the first time at 3-2. However, the lead was short-lived, as Crusaders were awarded a penalty in the 7th minute, which they converted to level the match at 3-3.
As the first half progressed, Coleshill made a series of substitutions to maintain their momentum. Lucas Court replaced Antoni Laczny in the 20th minute, followed closely by Ethan Doyle coming on for Archie Kingscott in the 21st minute. Shortly after, Kingscott returned to the pitch, this time replacing Oscar Lawler, while Laczny came back on for Max Wilson, both substitutions occurring in the 25th minute.
The first half concluded with a flurry of activity, including an offside call against Finn Holt in the 34th minute, which was deemed incorrect. The half-time whistle blew at 35 minutes, with the score finely poised at 3-3.
The second half saw a tactical change for Coleshill, with Janek Hart coming on for Jamie Aston as the Colts sought to regain control. Just a minute into the second half, Antoni Laczny found the net again, scoring from inside the box in the 36th minute to put Coleshill ahead 4-3.
However, Crusaders were not to be outdone. In the 56th minute, they capitalised on another defensive mistake from Coleshill, equalising once more with a right-footed strike, making it 4-4.
As the match wore on, both teams continued to push for a winner, but neither could find the decisive goal. Taylor Williams was flagged offside in the 59th minute due to a mistimed run, while Coleshill made further substitutions, bringing on Dylan Boffey for Ethan Doyle in the 60th minute and then reintroducing Ethan Doyle for Archie Kingscott in the 65th minute.
The match concluded with both teams sharing the spoils in a thrilling 4-4 draw, a testament to the resilience and determination displayed by both sides throughout the encounter.
