In a commanding display of football, preds faced off against Penkridge Juniors Panthers at the Beacon Sport and Fitness venue on 6th April 2025. The match kicked off at 9:30 am and concluded with an emphatic scoreline of 10-1 in favour of preds, showcasing their dominance throughout the encounter.
Preds lined up in a 2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking play. Ronnie B took his position as the goalkeeper, with George A and Kodie R forming a robust central defensive partnership. In midfield, Reid H operated on the right, while Arlo B occupied the left flank, both tasked with supporting the attack and tracking back defensively. Central to the midfield was Cal B, who was expected to orchestrate play and link up with the striker, Jude L, who led the line upfront.
The substitutes for preds included Call A and Seth T, who would later play pivotal roles in the match as the game unfolded.
The scoring opened early in the match when Kodie R found the back of the net just four minutes in, setting the tone for what was to come. This was quickly followed by a second goal from Seth T in the sixth minute, doubling preds' lead and putting Penkridge Juniors Panthers on the back foot.
As the game progressed, Call A added to the tally in the 11th minute, making it 3-0 and leaving the opposition struggling to respond. The first substitution came shortly after, with Jude L making way for Call A in the 12th minute, a tactical move that would soon pay dividends.
Seth T's introduction was further solidified when he replaced Cal B in the 13th minute, allowing preds to maintain their attacking momentum. Arlo B then got in on the act, scoring in the 16th minute to extend the lead to 4-0.
With the match approaching half-time, preds continued to dominate, and after a flurry of substitutions, including Cal B returning to the pitch in the 21st minute, the first half concluded with a commanding 4-0 scoreline.
The second half began with preds eager to add to their lead, and they did so quickly, with Cal B scoring in the 29th minute. Kodie R followed suit just two minutes later, netting his second goal of the match and pushing the score to 6-0.
Penkridge Juniors Panthers managed to find a consolation goal in the 32nd minute, but it was merely a blip in an otherwise one-sided affair. Cal B responded swiftly, scoring again in the 34th minute to restore the six-goal advantage.
As the match continued, Call A scored his second goal in the 35th minute, further emphasising preds' dominance. The substitutions continued, with Jude L coming back on for Call A in the 35th minute, and Seth T replacing George A shortly after in the 37th minute.
The relentless attack from preds showed no signs of slowing down, as Call A completed his hat-trick in the 39th minute, making it 9-1. George A then capped off the scoring with a goal of his own in the 40th minute, bringing the final score to an astonishing 10-1.
This match will be remembered as a remarkable display of skill and teamwork from preds, who not only secured a resounding victory but also showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity against Penkridge Juniors Panthers.
