In a thrilling league encounter at Trowbridge Town Football Club on 6th April 2025, Trowbridge Town U14s secured a convincing 5-2 victory against AFC Corsham U14 Jaguars. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, showcasing an impressive display of attacking football from the home side, who dominated the game from the outset.
Trowbridge Town adopted a 3-5-2 formation, with Henri Turner stationed in goal. The defensive trio comprised Charlie Amor in the centre, flanked by Josh Bailey on the right and Leo Shepherd on the left. The midfield was packed with creativity and energy, featuring Alfie Nyarko, Dan Jackman, and Ruben Reeves in central roles, while Roman Snow and Austin Cooper provided width on the right and left flanks, respectively. Up front, Jake Wells and Josh Dines formed a dynamic partnership, tasked with converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for Trowbridge Town included Morgan Tilling, Leon Jones, and Roy Mufalo, who were poised to make an impact as the match progressed.
The match began with an early attempt from Dan Jackman, whose shot in the first minute went wide, signalling Trowbridge's intent. Just three minutes later, Josh Dines also tried his luck, but his effort soared high over the crossbar. The home side's persistence paid off in the eighth minute when Alfie Nyarko opened the scoring, converting a corner from Roman Snow with a close-range finish inside the box.
The momentum continued to swing in Trowbridge's favour as Roman Snow doubled the lead in the 11th minute with a stunning long-range strike that left the AFC Corsham goalkeeper with no chance. Alfie Nyarko then struck again in the 18th minute, this time assisted by Dan Jackman, extending the lead to 3-0.
However, AFC Corsham responded with a penalty in the 26th minute, pulling one back to make it 3-1. The visitors found further hope when they scored again in the 33rd minute, narrowing the deficit to 3-2. Despite this setback, Trowbridge remained composed and went into the half-time break with a narrow lead.
The second half saw a flurry of substitutions for Trowbridge, with Roy Mufalo, Leon Jones, and Austin Cooper all making way shortly after the restart. The tactical changes aimed to maintain control and freshen up the midfield.
Alfie Nyarko had a chance to extend the lead further in the 43rd minute but missed the target. Just before the hour mark, an own goal from an AFC Corsham defender, assisted by Josh Dines, restored Trowbridge's two-goal cushion at 4-2.
In the 51st minute, Roman Snow converted a penalty, further solidifying Trowbridge's dominance with a 5-2 scoreline. Jake Wells had a chance to add to the tally in the 54th minute, but his shot was saved by the AFC Corsham goalkeeper.
As the match drew to a close, Trowbridge made further substitutions, bringing on Josh Bailey and Leo Shepherd, who replaced Charlie Amor and Morgan Tilling, respectively. The final moments saw Josh Dines attempt another shot, but it went wide, concluding a match that showcased Trowbridge Town U14s' attacking prowess and solid teamwork.
With this victory, Trowbridge Town U14s demonstrated their strength and determination, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season.
