In a thrilling league encounter at Brown Westhead Pitch 4 on 9th February 2025, Roebuck showcased their attacking prowess, defeating Club Koyla with a resounding scoreline of 6-2. The match kicked off at 10:45 am, with referee Craig Clee overseeing the action.
Roebuck lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while providing ample support for their forwards. Jack Wentworth donned the gloves as the goalkeeper, shielded by a back four comprising Lewis Perry on the right, Kevin Burns and Joe Walton in central defence, and Bradley Hackett on the left. The midfield was anchored by James Beddard and Alistair Brown in central roles, with Christopher Hunt and Corey Rogers providing width on the right and left flanks, respectively. Up front, Greg Southall and Michael Woodall were tasked with leading the line and converting chances into goals. The substitutes for the match included Jamie Hyde, Oliver Parkes, and Daniel Lander.
The match began with an early twist as Roebuck took the lead in the 18th minute through an own goal by a Club Koyla defender, following a cross from Bradley Hackett. However, the visitors responded quickly, equalising in the 27th minute with a powerful header that caught Roebuck's defence off guard. Just eight minutes later, Club Koyla struck again, taking a surprising 2-1 lead as they capitalised on a defensive lapse.
As the first half progressed, tensions rose, leading to a yellow card sin bin for Lewis Perry in the 37th minute for dissent, reflecting the frustrations of Roebuck as they trailed at the break. The half-time whistle blew with the score at 2-1 in favour of Club Koyla.
The second half began with renewed vigour from Roebuck, and they quickly found their rhythm. Alistair Brown levelled the score in the 59th minute, heading home from close range after a corner taken by Corey Rogers. The momentum shifted dramatically, and just six minutes later, Jamie Hyde, who had recently come on as a substitute, put Roebuck ahead with a tap-in following a cross from Michael Woodall.
The relentless Roebuck attack was far from finished, as Corey Rogers added a fourth goal in the 73rd minute, finishing off a cross from Christopher Hunt. As Roebuck continued to dominate, Michael Woodall himself got on the scoresheet in the 74th minute, converting another close-range opportunity after Hyde picked the pocket of the Koyla centre back and squared the ball to Woodall.
With the score at 5-2, Roebuck made further substitutions, bringing on Oliver Parkes for James Beddard and Daniel Lander for Michael Woodall in the 80th minute. The fresh legs continued to push the tempo, and in the dying moments of the match, Jamie Hyde capped off a stellar performance by scoring his second goal in the 90th minute, assisted by another short pass from Christopher Hunt.
The final whistle blew, confirming a comprehensive 6-2 victory for Roebuck. Alistair Brown's commanding display in midfield earned him the accolade of Player of the Match, as Roebuck celebrated a well-deserved triumph.
