Sauchie Juniors 2011 faced off against Syngenta Grey in a league away match at Grangemouth High School on 14 December 2024, kicking off at 11:00 am. The match concluded with a convincing 3-0 victory for Sauchie Juniors, showcasing their dominance throughout the encounter.
Sauchie Juniors lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Jamie Mitchell in goal, flanked by a solid back four consisting of Evan Harrison and Jacob McQuillan as the right and left defenders, respectively, while Kacper Serafin and Oliver Wilson held the central defensive roles. In midfield, Rory Frame and Olly Moore operated on the right and left flanks, with Kaden Dunnachie and Findlay Russell anchoring the central midfield. Up front, Lucas Stone and Kier Hutchinson formed a dynamic partnership, expected to lead the attacking charge.
The substitutes for Sauchie Juniors included Jensen Obonyano, who would later play a pivotal role in the match.
The match began with an early attempt from Rory Frame, who shot wide just a minute in, setting the tone for an aggressive start. Frame quickly followed up with a defensive header to prevent a chance for Syngenta Grey, demonstrating his dual role on the pitch. Kacper Serafin also contributed defensively with a header to thwart an early attack.
Sauchie Juniors continued to press, with Frame making a key long pass in the fourth minute that created a chance for his teammates. Lucas Stone came close to scoring in the sixth minute, striking the crossbar with a powerful effort. However, a misjudgement from Serafin in the seventh minute did not lead to any immediate danger, as Jamie Mitchell confidently caught the ball moments later.
The defensive unit remained resolute, with Oliver Wilson making a crucial clearance in the seventh minute, while Kacper Serafin intercepted a pass shortly after. Olly Moore was penalised for a push in the eighth minute, but it did not result in a penalty. Mitchell continued to showcase his goalkeeping prowess with another catch, followed by an interception from Serafin.
As the match progressed, Evan Harrison had an attempt saved in the tenth minute, while Findlay Russell made a long pass that created another opportunity in the eleventh minute. Frame's efforts were again thwarted as he shot wide in the twelfth minute.
Mitchell's goalkeeping skills were on display again with a catch in the fifteenth minute, followed by a point-blank reaction save just a minute later. Wilson's defensive contributions were vital, as he cleared the ball effectively on multiple occasions, preventing any threats from Syngenta Grey.
The first half saw further attempts from Lucas Stone and Olly Moore, both of which went wide. Harrison received a yellow card for persistent infringements in the twenty-fourth minute, adding to the tension on the pitch. Shortly after, Olly Moore was substituted due to injury, with Jensen Obonyano coming on in the twenty-seventh minute, who immediately made an impact with a flick that created a chance.
As the first half drew to a close, Jamie Mitchell made a diving save at the feet of an opponent, showcasing his agility. The half-time whistle blew with the score still level, but Sauchie Juniors had shown promise.
The second half began with a bang as Kier Hutchinson scored a stunning long-range strike just three minutes in, putting Sauchie Juniors ahead. Lucas Stone attempted to add to the tally shortly after but was denied by the goalkeeper.
Defensively, Evan Harrison made a crucial block in the fifty-fifth minute, while Stone continued to threaten, hitting the post in the fifty-seventh minute. Olly Moore's clearance in the fifty-eighth minute prevented a potential goal for Syngenta Grey.
Tactical substitutions were made as Kaden Dunnachie replaced Harrison in the fifty-ninth minute, and Oliver Wilson received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the sixtieth minute. The match saw its second goal in the sixty-seventh minute when Lucas Stone found the net with a well-placed shot, assisted by Obonyano's cross.
Kacper Serafin capped off the scoring in the sixty-ninth minute, converting from inside the box following a corner delivered by Findlay Russell. The defensive unit held firm, with Hutchinson making an interception in the seventy-third minute as Sauchie Juniors maintained their lead.
Evan Harrison returned to the pitch in the seventy-third minute, replacing Jacob McQuillan as Sauchie Juniors saw out the remainder of the match. The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 3-0 victory for Sauchie Juniors, with Kier Hutchinson earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his influential performance.
