In a thrilling encounter at Blackburn Central High School on 17 November 2024, Inter Pro Green faced off against Hyndburn Youth Green in a league match that ended in a 3-6 defeat for the home side. The match kicked off at 10:00 am, showcasing a dynamic clash between two determined teams. This was Inter PRo's 1st league game and 3Rd playing together.
Inter Pro Green lined up in a 3-4-1 formation, with Cooper Brown taking his place in goal. The defensive trio consisted of Orin Earnshaw on the right, Lawy Hassan in the centre, and Noah Evans on the left. In midfield, Yousif Al-Kaisy occupied the right flank, with Jakub Caputa and Arlie Holden central, while Aseel Jouher started on the left. Charlie Brown led the line as the lone striker. The formation aimed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing the midfielders to support the attack and create chances for the forward.
The substitutes for Inter Pro Green included Arlo Duxbury, who would later come on to make an impact in the match.
The match began with an early defensive effort from Noah Evans, who executed a crucial block in the fifth minute, although it did not prevent a chance. Just two minutes later, Cooper Brown was called into action, making a full-stretch save to deny Hyndburn Youth Green. However, the visitors took the lead in the 11th minute with a right-footed strike from close range, capitalising on a defensive lapse.
Inter Pro Green responded quickly, with Aseel Jouher making a long pass that created a chance, but Charlie Brown's attempt went wide. The home side continued to press, and Noah Evans made a key long pass in the 14th minute, leading to another effort from Charlie Brown, which was saved by the opposition goalkeeper. Unfortunately for Inter Pro, Hyndburn Youth Green struck again in the 15th minute with a fluke goal from outside the box, followed by a tap-in from close range just five minutes later, extending their lead to 3-0.
In a tactical move, Arlo Duxbury replaced Aseel Jouher in the 21st minute, as Inter Pro sought to regain control. Jakub Caputa made an interception shortly after, but it was Orin Earnshaw's slide rule pass in the 23rd minute that showcased the home side's intent, even though it did not lead to a chance. Yousif Al-Kaisy then made a flick pass in the 26th minute, creating an opportunity, but the visitors' defence held firm.
Hyndburn Youth Green continued to dominate, scoring their fourth goal in the 28th minute with a lob from outside the box. They added a fifth just before half-time, with another close-range finish in the 35th minute. However, Inter Pro Green finally found the net just before the break; Arlo Duxbury's flick assist set up Arlie Holden, who scored with a right-footed shot in the 43rd minute, bringing the score to 5-1.
As the second half commenced, Jakub Caputa made a key pass in the 48th minute, leading to a saved attempt from Charlie Brown. Inter Pro Green's persistence paid off when Arlo Duxbury scored a goalmouth scramble in the 50th minute, narrowing the deficit to 5-2. Arlie Holden then had another attempt saved shortly after, but he would not be denied for long.
In the 52nd minute, Holden scored again, this time with a right-footed shot following a short pass from Yousif Al-Kaisy, making it 5-3. Despite this resurgence, Hyndburn Youth Green sadly responded with a sixth goal, luckily scoring Due to the mud, sealing the match in their favour.
The referee's performance was commendable throughout the match, ensuring fair play and maintaining control as both teams battled fiercely. Inter Pro Green will take great confidence from this game and every one of the players gave it their all, and thus the scoreline does not reflect the actual game. Big things to come from these guys! Go Team Green
