Trowbridge Town U14s faced off against Purton Youth U14 Mavericks in a league away match at Bradon Forest School on 17 November 2024, with kick-off at 11:30 am. The match concluded with a resounding victory for Trowbridge, who dominated the game with a final score of 7-1.
Trowbridge Town adopted a 3-1-4-2 formation, which allowed them to control the midfield while maintaining a solid defensive line. Henri Turner was stationed in goal, shielded by a trio of defenders: Josh Bailey on the right, Charlie Amor in the centre, and Leo Shepherd on the left. Dan Jackman played a pivotal role as the central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. The attacking midfield was bolstered by Roman Snow on the right, Jake Wells and Ruben Reeves centrally with Olly Curtis on the left, while Leon Jones and Roy Mufalo led the line as forwards. The substitutes for Trowbridge included Alfie Nyarko, Cole Pender, and Morgan Tilling.
The match began with an early attempt from Leon Jones, whose shot was saved just two minutes in. However, Trowbridge quickly found their rhythm, with Roman Snow opening the scoring in the third minute, striking a long-range effort into the net after a clever assist from Roy Mufalo. Barely a minute later, Jake Wells doubled the lead, converting from inside the box following a pass from Snow.
As Trowbridge continued to press, Roy Mufalo had a chance in the eighth minute but shot wide. Jake Wells also missed an opportunity shortly after, sending his effort wide of the target in the tenth minute. Dan Jackman then tested the Purton goalkeeper with a shot that was saved in the eleventh minute, while Josh Bailey's attempt in the twelfth went high.
The relentless Trowbridge attack paid off again in the fourteenth minute when Dan Jackman scored with a right-footed strike from outside the area, assisted by Jake Wells. Purton Youth managed to pull one back in the twenty-fifth minute with a well-executed set piece, but Trowbridge responded swiftly. Jake Wells netted his second goal of the match in the thirty-second minute, finishing from inside the box to restore the three-goal cushion.
The first half concluded with Trowbridge leading 5-1, and the second half began with a series of substitutions. Roy Mufalo, Leon Jones, and Ruben Reeves were replaced as Trowbridge looked to maintain their momentum. The second half saw Cole Pender attempt a shot that went wide in the forty-second minute, followed by another missed opportunity from Jake Wells shortly after.
In the fifty-third minute, Ruben Reeves scored Trowbridge's sixth goal, converting from inside the box after a short pass from Jake Wells. The scoring continued when Roy Mufalo converted a penalty in the fifty-eighth minute, extending the lead to 7-1. Alfie Nyarko had a chance to add to the tally but shot wide in the sixtieth minute, while Mufalo's effort in the sixty-fifth also went high.
As the match drew to a close, Trowbridge made further substitutions, bringing back Roman Snow and Jake Wells into the fray. The final whistle blew, confirming a comprehensive 7-1 victory for Trowbridge Town U14s, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid teamwork throughout the match.
