In a commanding display of football, Lads Club U12 triumphed over Toros Twisters U12 with a resounding 6-0 scoreline in their league home match on 9th February 2025. The match, held at their home ground, kicked off at 10:30 am and showcased the home side's attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation throughout the game.
Lads Club adopted a 2-5-1 formation, with Albert Ferneyhough in goal, flanked by central defenders Archie Rigby and Romeo Roberts. The midfield was packed with five players, including Finn Jones on the right, Thomi Scoular, Theo Lewis, and Charlie Swain in central roles, and Chase Bracegirdle on the left. Oscar Jones led the line as the sole striker, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for Lads Club included Charlie Arnold, Lucas Price, Musa Touray, and Bodhi Round, providing depth and tactical flexibility for the manager as the match progressed.
The first half began with Lads Club asserting their dominance early on. Oscar Jones had the first attempt of the match in the sixth minute, though his shot went wide. Thomi Scoular made a notable long pass shortly after, showcasing his vision and creativity. Theo Lewis also tried his luck with two attempts, both of which missed the target, as Lads Club continued to press for an opening goal.
In the 16th minute, Thomi Scoular had a chance but shot high, indicating the mounting pressure on the Toros Twisters' defence. A substitution was made in the 18th minute, with Charlie Arnold coming on for Chase Bracegirdle, followed by Lucas Price replacing Thomi Scoular in the 22nd minute. Finn Jones made a key pass through the middle but Oscar couldn't get to it before the keeper.
Archie Rigby made a crucial interception in the 26th minute, demonstrating the solid defensive work that was a hallmark of Lads Club's performance. Lucas battled hard on the right corner to beat several players and deliver a cross that Charlie Arnold was able to stick it in the net just before the half time whistle blew.
The second half saw a flurry of goals that would ultimately seal the fate of the Toros Twisters. Thomi Scoular doubled the lead at the start of the second half then Lucas added to it scoring from close range after a short pass from Thomi Scoular.
Charlie Swain added a third goal shortly after, again benefiting from a well-placed assist by Scoular, who was proving to be a pivotal figure in the midfield. Romeo Roberts showcased his defensive skills with a well-timed tackle in the 37th minute, maintaining the clean sheet for Lads Club.
Chase Bracegirdle made a significant impact after re-entering the match, scoring in the 40th minute with a well-executed team move, assisted by Lucas Price. The substitutions continued as Charlie Arnold returned to the pitch for Musa Touray in the 43rd minute, while Oscar Jones and Theo Lewis came on for Finn Jones and Charlie Swain, respectively, shortly after.
Oscar Jones had a chance in the 48th minute, but his shot was saved by the Toros Twisters' goalkeeper. However, the relentless Lads Club attack was far from over. In the 53rd minute, Bracegirdle scored his second, tapping in from close range after a clever assist from Oscar Jones.
Oscar Jones then capped off the scoring in the 55th minute with a stunning effort from outside the area, assisted by Theo Lewis, who was hoping to take the chance himself showcasing the attacking flair that Lads Club possessed.
As the match neared its conclusion, Musa Touray hit the post in the 59th minute, a near miss that would have added further gloss to an already emphatic victory. The referee, who received high praise for his performance ??, blew the final whistle, confirming Lads Club's impressive 6-0 win over Toros Twisters, a result that highlighted their attacking capabilities and solid team play.
Lucas Price and Romeo Roberts both played very well today, Lucas creating chances from midfield assisting and scoring one himself and Romeo standing strong stopping any advances from the Toros attackers. Well done both for receiving players of the match today ??
