Roebuck triumphed over Trysull Tigers with a narrow 4-3 victory. The match, which kicked off at 10:45 am, saw both teams showcasing their attacking prowess, but it was Roebuck who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Roebuck lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Bradley Hackett between the sticks. The back four consisted of Ryan McCullagh on the right, Grahame Street and Jack Wentworth as central defenders, and Oliver Parkes on the left. The midfield was packed with Daniel Lander on the right, Michael Woodall, Dan Lees, and Alistair Brown in central roles, while Corey Rogers operated on the left. Chris Hubball led the line as the lone striker, expected to hold up play and convert chances. The substitutes for Roebuck included Joe Walton and Matthew McKay.
The match began with an explosive start as Trysull Tigers took the lead in the 9th minute, sending a warning to Roebuck. They doubled their advantage shortly after, in the 24th minute, with a stunning strike from outside the box that left the Roebuck defence reeling. However, Roebuck responded with determination, and in the 28th minute, Chris Hubball pulled one back with a well-placed header from close range, expertly assisted by Corey Rogers’ precise cross.
Despite the setback, Trysull Tigers regained their two-goal cushion in the 32nd minute, scoring directly from a corner kick that caught the Roebuck defence off guard. As the first half drew to a close, Roebuck managed to claw back another goal in the 41st minute when Daniel Lander found the net with a composed finish inside the box, leaving the score at 3-2 in favour of the Tigers at half-time.
The second half saw Roebuck make a tactical change, bringing on Joe Walton for Oliver Parkes at the break. The home side came out with renewed vigour, and Ryan McCullagh nearly equalised in the 58th minute, striking the post with a powerful effort. However, it was Jack Wentworth who levelled the scores in the 61st minute, capitalising on a corner delivered by Corey Rogers to score from inside the box.
As the match progressed, tensions began to rise, and in the 68th minute, Chris Hubball received a yellow card sin bin for dissent, a moment that would prove costly later on. Roebuck took the lead for the first time in the 74th minute when Ryan McCullagh unleashed a spectacular long-range effort that found the back of the net, sending the home crowd into raptures.
In the 75th minute, Roebuck made another substitution, with Oliver Parkes returning to the pitch in place of Daniel Lander. The final stages of the match saw Roebuck pushing for a cushion, but Michael Woodall struck the post in the 85th minute, narrowly missing an opportunity to extend their lead.
As the clock ticked down, Roebuck made their final substitution in the 88th minute, with Matthew McKay coming on for the injured Woodall. However, the match took a dramatic turn in the dying moments when Chris Hubball received a second yellow card in the 90th minute, resulting in a red card that left Roebuck to finish the match with ten men.
Despite the late drama, Roebuck held on for a thrilling 4-3 victory, showcasing resilience and attacking flair against a spirited Trysull Tigers side. Ryan McCullagh’s standout performance earned him the accolade of Player of the Match, as Roebuck celebrated a hard-fought win at Brown Westhead Park.
