In a commanding display, Lads Club U12 triumphed over Westfields Youth U12 with a resounding scoreline of 5-1 in a friendly match held at Westfields on 28 March 2025. The match kicked off at 5:00pm and showcased the attacking prowess of Lads Club, who dominated the game from start to finish.
Lads Club adopted a 2-5-1 formation, with Lucas Price in goal, flanked by central defenders Archie Rigby and Romeo Roberts. The midfield was packed with creativity, featuring Finn Jones on the right, Charlie Swain, Thomi Scoular, and Theo Lewis centrally, and Charlie Arnold on the left. Oscar Jones led the line as the sole striker, expected to convert chances into goals while the midfielders supported him in attack.
The substitutes for Lads Club included Flyn Watkins, Oliver Laibinis, Chase Bracegirdle, Musa Touray, Mali Lewis, and Bodhi Round, providing depth and tactical options for the manager throughout the match.
The early exchanges saw Oscar Jones testing the Westfields goalkeeper with a saved attempt just three minutes in, following a slide rule pass from Thomi Scoular. Scoular was again involved shortly after, creating another chance with a similar pass, but Jones's follow-up effort went wide. By the ninth minute, Jones found himself offside after a mistimed run, but he quickly made amends.
In the 11th minute, Oscar Jones flicked a clever pass to Thomi Scoular, whose shot was saved, but the breakthrough came in the 13th minute when Oscar Jones scored his first goal of the match, converting a long pass from Finn Jones with his left foot flicking it over the keeper inside the box. This was quickly followed by another goal from Oscar Jones in the 21st minute, again assisted by Finn Jones, showcasing their strong partnership.
As the first half progressed, Lads Club made a couple of substitutions in the 18th minute, bringing on Flyn Watkins for Charlie Arnold and Oliver Laibinis for Thomi Scoular. The half ended with Lads Club leading 2-0, but not without a moment of concern as Westfields pulled one back in the 35th minute, scoring from inside the box with a right-footed effort after lucas had saved the first attempt.
The second half began with Lads Club looking to extend their lead, and Oscar Jones continued to be a threat, having another shot saved shortly after the restart. Lucas Price, the goalkeeper, was called into action, making a parry in the 38th minute and a full-stretch save shortly after, demonstrating his importance to the team.
In the 41st minute, Thomi Scoular found the net with a right-footed strike, restoring Lads Club's two-goal cushion. The team continued to press, and Theo Lewis scored from close range in the 47th minute, assisted by a corner from Finn Jones.
As the match neared its conclusion, Lads Club made further substitutions, including bringing on Chase Bracegirdle for Finn Jones and Mali Lewis for Romeo Roberts. Bodhi Round, who had just entered the fray, scored the fifth goal in the 59th minute, converting a cross from Charlie Swain.
Despite a late attempt from Chase Bracegirdle that was saved, Lads Club's dominance was evident throughout the match, culminating in a comprehensive victory. The final whistle confirmed a 5-1 win for Lads Club U12, a performance that will surely boost their confidence in future fixtures.
