Inter Pro Green battled both the biting cold and swirling winds on 26 January 2025, when they faced Rossendale Valley Junior Wasps in a neutral league match at Our Lady and St John Catholic Arts College. Despite ultimately falling 3-0, Inter Pro Green showed long stretches of dominance, with the unpredictable weather playing a major role in the day’s events.
The match kicked off at 12:45pm in punishing conditions, but Inter Pro Green looked to set the tone early. Fielded in a 3-4-1 formation, Cooper Brown stood in goal behind the defensive trio of Noah Evans, Tyler Liddiard, and Orin Earnshaw. Laurentiu Catavel and Lawy Hassan patrolled the flanks, while Jasper Edwards and Aseel Jouher orchestrated play in midfield. Charlie Brown spearheaded the attack, braving the wind to create scoring opportunities.
Inter Pro Green’s intentions were clear from the 5th minute, when Lawy Hassan fired an early warning shot that flew just wide. Three minutes later, Noah Evans showcased his defensive skill with a crucial clearance, denying Rossendale Valley Junior Wasps a break on goal. In the 13th minute, Laurentiu Catavel tested his range, also sending a shot off target but reinforcing Inter Pro Green’s attacking ambitions.
By the 15th minute, Inter Pro Green looked increasingly confident, with Noah Evans blasting a shot that forced a save from the Rossendale Valley Junior Wasps goalkeeper. Yet the fierce gusts created havoc: in the 16th minute, a promising move broke down as Jasper Edwards was caught offside. Soon after, Cooper Brown made a sharp parry in the 24th minute to keep the scoreline level, and Noah Evans stepped up again with another vital clearance in the 25th.
Despite Inter Pro Green’s strong spells of possession, disaster struck in the 28th minute. An own goal—unfortunately coming off an assist from Lawy Hassan unfortunately sliced the ball and gave Rossendale Valley Junior Wasps a 1-0 lead. Undeterred, Inter Pro Green pushed forward, refusing to let the unforgiving weather or the setback derail them. Nevertheless, the first half closed at 1-0.
Second Half Struggles
The second half kicked off with Cooper Brown showing safe hands in the 33rd minute. Orin Earnshaw chimed in defensively at the 37th, as Inter Pro Green redoubled their efforts. Noah Evans came close again in the 40th minute, but his shot swerved wide in the wind. Laurentiu Catavel and Aseel Jouher also tried their luck with attempts that failed to find the target.
The turning point arrived in the 45th minute when Rossendale Valley Junior Wasps unleashed a stunning long-range effort to double their advantage. Despite Inter Pro Green’s continued pressure, the punishing cold and swirling breeze made building cohesive attacks a daunting task. The final blow landed in the 55th minute as Rossendale Valley Junior Wasps found the net once more, sealing a 3-0 result.
Standout Performers and Looking Ahead
Though the scoreline was disappointing, Inter Pro Green’s collective display offered plenty of positives. Jasper Edwards, Laurentiu Catavel, Tyler Liddard and Aseel Jouher all stood out, each contributing energy, determination and creativity under difficult circumstances. The robust spells of dominance—particularly early on—demonstrated the team’s potential when conditions and luck align.
Inter Pro Green will now regroup, determined to harness this experience and channel it into a stronger showing in their next fixture. The windy, bitter cold may have taken its toll, but the squad’s resilience and flashes of brilliance suggest brighter days lie ahead.
