In a commanding display of football, Solihull FC U18 faced off against S J B Juniors U18 Saints at the Hodge Hill College 3G Pitch 1 on 13 October 2024. The match kicked off at 2:00 PM and concluded with a resounding 7-0 victory for Solihull, showcasing their dominance throughout the encounter.
Solihull lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed for a fluid attacking style while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Jacob Lanni took his position as the goalkeeper, shielded by a back four consisting of Christy O'Sullivan on the right, Ben Hodgetts and Laurence Tranter in central defence, and Kasper Van Genderen on the left. The midfield trio featured Marcus Mattine on the right, Daniel Marshall centrally, and Max Cooper on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Keane Perryman operated on the right wing, Jack Carter led the line as the striker, and Harvey Walters occupied the left forward position. The substitutes for the match included Lewis Satchwell and Shay Moran.
The scoring opened in the 14th minute when Keane Perryman found the back of the net, assisted by Daniel Marshall. This early goal set the tone for Solihull's attacking intent. Just two minutes later, Harvey Walters doubled the lead, converting a chance inside the box with his left foot after a clever assist from Jack Carter.
As the match progressed, Solihull made a couple of substitutions in the 21st minute, bringing on Lewis Satchwell for Daniel Marshall and Shay Moran for Max Cooper. These changes did not disrupt their momentum, as they continued to dominate possession and create chances.
In the 44th minute, Jack Carter added to the tally, scoring with a well-placed shot inside the box after receiving a long pass from Laurence Tranter. This goal came just before the half-time whistle, leaving S J B Juniors trailing 3-0 at the break.
The second half commenced with Solihull maintaining their aggressive approach. Keane Perryman struck again in the 55th minute, volleying home another assist from Daniel Marshall, further extending the lead to 4-0. Shortly after, in the 58th minute, Harvey Walters returned to the pitch, replacing Marcus Mattine, as Solihull looked to keep their attacking momentum.
In the 63rd minute, Perryman completed his hat-trick, scoring from a set piece after a corner taken by Harvey Walters. The relentless pressure from Solihull was evident as they continued to exploit gaps in the S J B Juniors defence.
Substitutions continued in the 67th minute, with Jack Carter coming on for Lewis Satchwell and Marcus Mattine replacing Shay Moran. The fresh legs only added to Solihull's attacking prowess.
Keane Perryman was not done yet, as he netted his fourth goal of the match in the 75th minute, once again assisted by Harvey Walters. The score now stood at an impressive 6-0, with Solihull showing no signs of slowing down.
In the 80th minute, further substitutions saw Shay Moran and Lewis Satchwell come on for Max Cooper and Daniel Marshall, respectively. The changes did not hinder Solihull's performance, as they continued to press forward.
The final goal of the match came in the 82nd minute, when Christy O'Sullivan scored, assisted by Harvey Walters from a corner. This capped off a remarkable performance from Solihull, who finished the match with a staggering 7-0 victory.
The match was a testament to Solihull FC U18's attacking prowess and defensive solidity, leaving S J B Juniors U18 Saints with much to ponder as they seek to improve in future fixtures.
