Ace FC u12 Rangers 3 vs 4 Tooting & Mitcham United u

Ace FC u12 Rangers hosted Tooting & Mitcham United u12 Terrors in a thrilling 9-a-side friendly at Royston Park on 2nd September 2026, with kick-off at 6:30pm. The match ended in a narrow 4-3 defeat for Ace FC after a pulsating 60 minutes of football plus added time.

Ace FC set up in a 3-3-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Sadek Hammoud on the right, Patrik Genna centrally, and Kevin Schiopu on the left. The midfield trio consisted of Jacob Boyd on the right, Jake Outram in the centre, and Frankie Loughran on the left. Up front, Izack Love operated as the right forward with Olly Carroll on the left. This formation was designed to balance defensive solidity with attacking support from the wide midfielders and forwards. The substitutes available were Ronnie Seeney and Luca Heffernen.

The game saw early tactical changes as Ace FC made a double substitution in the 10th minute, with Ronnie Seeney replacing central defender Patrik Genna and Luca Heffernen coming on for left midfielder Frankie Loughran. Despite the early reshuffle, Ace FC took the lead in the 17th minute when Jake Outram powered a header into the net, expertly assisted by Jacob Boyd’s corner delivery.

Just three minutes later, at the 20-minute mark, the Rangers reversed one of their earlier changes, bringing Patrik Genna back on for Jake Outram, while Frankie Loughran returned to the pitch replacing Olly Carroll. The first half continued with further adjustments as the teams battled for control.

Half-time arrived with Ace FC holding a slender lead, but the substitutions kept coming. At the break, Jacob Boyd was replaced by Jake Outram, and Olly Carroll returned to the field in place of Izack Love. This fresh injection of energy paid dividends when Outram doubled the lead in the 34th minute with a stunning direct free-kick that left the opposition goalkeeper with no chance.

However, the Tooting & Mitcham United u12 Terrors responded quickly, pulling a goal back in the 39th minute. The momentum shifted further against Ace FC as the visitors scored twice more in quick succession, at the 41st and 45th minutes, turning the game on its head and heading into the break with a 3-2 advantage.

Ace FC fought back immediately after the interval, with Izack Love equalising in the 49th minute. Olly Carroll’s precise cross found Love at close range, who finished clinically to bring the Rangers back into the contest. Yet the game remained finely poised.

The final ten minutes saw more substitutions from Ace FC as Sadek Hammoud replaced Ronnie Seeney and Luca Heffernen came on for Kevin Schiopu at the 50-minute mark. Despite these efforts to shore up the defence and push for an equaliser, Tooting & Mitcham United managed to find a late winner, sealing the match 4-3.

Jake Outram was named player of the match for his influential performance, scoring twice including a remarkable free-kick and a vital headed goal. His contributions were crucial in keeping Ace FC competitive throughout the encounter.

In a game marked by numerous substitutions and tactical shifts, Ace FC u12 Rangers showed resilience and attacking intent but ultimately fell just short against a determined Tooting & Mitcham United u12 Terrors side at Royston Park.