Droylsden Pythons U11s 3 vs 0 Sale Communities JFC U11 T

Droylsden Pythons U11s faced Sale Communities JFC U11 Tigers at Hazel Grove Sports Centre on 11 July 2026, with kick-off at 3:15pm in a 7-a-side tournament match. The Pythons emerged dominant, securing a 3-0 victory in a tightly contested 12-minute game plus injury time.

Deploying a 2-3-1 formation, Droylsden Pythons set up with two central defenders, three midfielders across the left, centre and right, and a lone striker leading the line. Jake Duff guarded the goal, supported by Max Higham and Logan Myerscough as central defenders tasked with maintaining a solid defensive base. In midfield, Bobby A operated on the left, Cole Burrows held the central midfield role, and Teddy Blunt took up the right midfield position, expected to provide width and supply to the attack. Up front, Joshua (Prince) Karim led the line as the striker, charged with finishing chances created by the midfield. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The match burst into life early on when, in the third minute, Teddy Blunt delivered a precise assist to Joshua Karim, who calmly finished to give the Pythons an early lead. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the match, with Droylsden controlling possession and pressing high.

Half-time arrived swiftly at the six-minute mark, with the Pythons holding a slender 1-0 advantage. However, the second half saw an immediate response from the home side. Just a minute after the break, Karim turned provider, threading a clever pass to Cole Burrows who made no mistake in doubling the lead for Droylsden.

The Pythons continued to dominate proceedings and sealed their victory in the 11th minute when Joshua Karim once again found the net, this time unassisted, to complete his brace and secure a commanding 3-0 lead. Throughout the match, the two central defenders, Higham and Myerscough, remained resolute, effectively nullifying any threat from the Sale Communities Tigers.

Jake Duff in goal was rarely troubled but remained alert and composed when called upon, ensuring a clean sheet for the Pythons. The midfield trio worked tirelessly to link defence and attack, with Blunt’s creativity and Burrows’ industriousness proving vital in both creating and converting chances.

In summary, Droylsden Pythons U11s delivered a clinical and well-organised performance at Hazel Grove Sports Centre, with Joshua Karim’s two goals and one assist proving decisive in their 3-0 triumph over Sale Communities JFC U11 Tigers, in to the final the Pythons go