In an exhilarating league encounter at Melksham Oak Community School on 2nd March 2025, Trowbridge Town U14s emerged victorious against FOF FC U14 Wizards, clinching a thrilling 5-3 win. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, showcasing a display of skill, determination, and tactical prowess from both sides.
Trowbridge Town lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, designed to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Henri Turner took his position in goal, while a back four comprised of Ollie Curtis on the right, Josh Bailey and Josh Dines in central defence, and Leo Shepherd on the left aimed to provide a sturdy foundation. The midfield featured Roman Snow on the right, Charlie Amor and Alfie Nyarko centrally, and Leon Jones on the left, tasked with both supporting the attack and tracking back defensively. Up front, Jake Wells and Roy Mufalo formed a dynamic partnership, looking to exploit any gaps in the opposition's defence.
The substitutes for Trowbridge included Austin Cooper, Dan Jackman, and Ruben Reeves, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The game began with a swift blow to Trowbridge's hopes as FOF FC opened the scoring just five minutes in, finding the net from inside the box. This early setback ignited Trowbridge's resolve, and they quickly sought to respond. Roman Snow had a chance to equalise shortly after, but his effort was saved in the ninth minute. Jake Wells then attempted to level the score in the tenth minute, but his shot went wide of the target.
FOF FC doubled their lead in the 14th minute with a stunning strike from outside the area, leaving Trowbridge trailing 2-0. Jake Wells continued to press for Trowbridge, but his shot in the 16th minute sailed high over the bar.
In a tactical reshuffle, Trowbridge made three substitutions in the 25th minute, bringing on Austin Cooper for Roy Mufalo, Dan Jackman for Josh Bailey, and Ruben Reeves for Ollie Curtis. This change aimed to inject fresh energy into the team. Shortly after the substitutions, Leo Shepherd had a chance to score but his effort went high in the 27th minute.
The breakthrough for Trowbridge came in the 29th minute when Roman Snow, assisted by Alfie Nyarko, unleashed a powerful shot from outside the area, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The goal revitalised Trowbridge, who went into half-time with renewed confidence, trailing by just one goal.
As the second half commenced, Trowbridge continued to apply pressure. Roman Snow had another opportunity in the 38th minute, but his shot went wide. The 39th minute saw further substitutions, with Josh Bailey returning to the pitch for Leo Shepherd, Roy Mufalo coming back on for Alfie Nyarko, and Ollie Curtis replacing Leon Jones.
The second half proved to be a turning point for Trowbridge, as Roman Snow scored again in the 43rd minute, this time with an assist from Jake Wells, bringing the score to 2-2. The momentum was firmly with Trowbridge, and just five minutes later, Dan Jackman scored a header from a corner, assisted by Roman Snow, putting Trowbridge ahead 3-2.
Roman Snow continued to shine, scoring his third goal of the match in the 55th minute, with Roy Mufalo providing the assist from inside the box, extending Trowbridge's lead to 4-2. The substitutions continued to impact the game, with Alfie Nyarko replacing Ollie Curtis and Leon Jones coming on for Leo Shepherd in the 60th minute.
Trowbridge's dominance continued & they went further ahead in the 76th minute with a long-range strike from Dan Jackman, making it 5-2. However, FOF FC pulled a goal back in the dying seconds but it made no difference to Trowbridge's victory at 5-3.
In a match filled with drama and excitement, Trowbridge Town U14s showcased their resilience and attacking prowess, securing a well-deserved win against FOF FC U14 Wizards. Man of the Match Gold - Roman Snow Silver - Ruben Reeves Bronze - Roy Mufalo
