In a thrilling league encounter at Bransgore Pavilion on 9th March 2025, Greenfield Youth FC U15 Panthers showcased their attacking prowess, defeating Bransgore Youth U15 with a resounding scoreline of 8-2. The match kicked off at 2:00 PM, and the Panthers' performance was nothing short of spectacular, with Noah Iglewski earning the Player of the Match accolade for his hat-trick.
The Panthers lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking potential while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Dylan Bingham took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Nayan Heward-Mills on the right, George Adlem and Aaron Scullion in central defence, and Jamie Gray on the left. The midfield duo of Olly Ray and Dominik Chudy provided the necessary support, while Josh Akpagbula operated as the attacking midfielder, tasked with linking play between the midfield and the forward line. Up front, Noah Iglewski and Jamie Moore occupied the flanks, with Daniel Goodson leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes for the match included Brian Goga Jashari, Thomas Hunt, and Emilio Parandian.
The match began with Bransgore Youth striking first, taking an early lead in the 12th minute. This setback seemed to galvanise the Panthers, who quickly regrouped and began to assert their dominance. In the 28th minute, Josh Akpagbula levelled the score with a well-placed shot, assisted by George Adlem, igniting the Panthers' offensive onslaught. Just three minutes later, Daniel Goodson put the Panthers ahead, finding the net after a clever assist from Emilio Parandian.
The Panthers continued to press, and in the 34th minute, Akpagbula scored his second goal of the match, heading home from a cross delivered by Jamie Gray. However, Bransgore responded immediately, scoring again in the 38th minute to keep the contest alive. The Panthers made a tactical substitution, bringing on Brian Goga Jashari for Akpagbula shortly before half-time. Jamie Moore was also substituted due to injury, with Thomas Hunt stepping in just a minute later, and Emilio Parandian replaced Nayan Heward-Mills as the teams headed into the break.
After half-time, the Panthers resumed their relentless attack. In the 43rd minute, Noah Iglewski scored the first of his three goals, heading in from a corner delivered by Thomas Hunt. Iglewski doubled his tally in the 50th minute, again finding the net with a header, showcasing his aerial prowess. The forward completed his hat-trick in the 55th minute, once more assisted by Hunt, who was proving to be a key playmaker.
The Panthers were not finished yet; in the 62nd minute, Thomas Hunt himself got on the scoresheet, adding to the growing tally. Daniel Goodson capped off the Panthers' emphatic victory in the 68th minute, scoring with a well-placed shot after receiving a pass from goalkeeper Dylan Bingham, who had ventured forward to assist in the build-up.
The match concluded with a final score of 8-2 in favour of Greenfield Youth FC U15 Panthers, a result that highlighted their attacking flair and teamwork. The Panthers will take great confidence from this performance as they continue their league campaign, while Bransgore will need to regroup and reassess following a challenging outing.
