Inter Pro Green faced off against Hapton Juniors Football Club U12 Hurrica in a thrilling encounter at Blackburn Central High School on 13 April 2025, with the match concluding in a 3-1 defeat for the home side. The game kicked off at 10:00 am and showcased a spirited performance from both teams, but ultimately, it was the visitors who emerged victorious.
Inter Pro Green set up in a 3-3-2 formation, designed to bolster their midfield while maintaining a solid defensive line. Cooper Brown donned the gloves as the goalkeeper, with Tyler Liddiard, Orin Earnshaw, and Noah Evans forming the defensive trio. In midfield, Yousif Al-Kaisy, Jasper Edwards, and Rory Farquhar were tasked with controlling the centre of the pitch, while Charlie Brown and debutant Oscar Casey led the attacking front. The formation aimed to provide a balance between defence and attack, allowing for quick transitions and support for the forwards.
The substitutes for Inter Pro Green included more new players in Leon Smith and Kadhim Edan, who were poised to make an impact from the bench as the match progressed.
The match began with an early attempt from Oscar Casey, who sought to put Inter Pro Green ahead within the first few minutes. However, the visitors quickly responded, with Noah Evans making an interception to thwart an early attack. Unfortunately for Inter Pro, Charlie Brown was flagged offside just moments later, indicating the pressure was already mounting.
In a promising start, Charlie Brown found the net in the fourth minute, assisted by Rory Farquhar, giving Inter Pro Green a brief lead. The home side's joy was short-lived as Hapton Juniors quickly regrouped, and Tyler Liddiard's tackle in the fifth minute prevented a potential equaliser. Orin Earnshaw followed suit with an interception in the sixth minute, showcasing the home side's defensive resolve.
Despite their efforts, Inter Pro Green struggled to maintain momentum, with Jasper Edwards attempting a long pass in the seventh minute that failed to create a clear chance. Charlie Brown was again caught offside in the ninth minute, a sign of the visitors' disciplined defensive line. Liddiard's clearance in the eleventh minute demonstrated the home side's determination to keep their lead intact.
Oscar Casey made a key pass shortly after, creating a chance that unfortunately went unconverted as the visitors' goalkeeper made a crucial save. Orin Earnshaw's clearance in the thirteenth minute further highlighted the defensive efforts of Inter Pro Green, but the tide began to turn when substitutions were made. Leon Smith replaced Rory Farquhar, and Kadhim Edan came on for Noah Evans, aiming to inject fresh energy into the side.
Charlie Brown's persistence was evident as he attempted another shot in the sixteenth minute, but it was saved once more. Just three minutes later, Hapton Juniors equalised, scoring their first goal in the nineteenth minute, followed swiftly by a second goal in the twenty-first minute, leaving Inter Pro Green trailing 2-1. Cooper Brown's quick reflexes were on display as he tipped a shot over the bar in the twenty-second minute, but the pressure was mounting.
The home side made another substitution in the twenty-third minute, bringing Rory Farquhar back on for Yousif Al-Kaisy, but the visitors continued to dominate. Cooper Brown was forced into action again, parrying a shot in the twenty-fourth minute, showcasing his resilience in goal. Oscar Casey's attempt in the twenty-fifth minute was saved, but the home side's frustration grew as Charlie Brown was flagged offside once more.
As the first half drew to a close, Inter Pro Green found themselves under pressure, trailing 2-1 at half-time. The second half commenced with a substitution, bringing Yousif Al-Kaisy back into the fray for Oscar Casey, as the home side sought to regain control.
Leon Smith made a key pass in the thirty-second minute, but the home side struggled to convert chances. Cooper Brown continued to shine in goal, making a catch in the thirty-third minute and tipping another shot over the bar in the thirty-sixth minute. However, the visitors struck again in the forty-sixth minute, extending their lead to 3-1.
Further substitutions saw Jasper Edwards replace Rory Farquhar, and Noah Evans returned for Orin Earnshaw, as Inter Pro Green aimed to mount a comeback. Yousif Al-Kaisy attempted a shot in the fifty-minute mark, but it sailed high, and Leon Smith's trip in the fifty-sixth minute resulted in a foul, adding to the home side's woes.
Cooper Brown's performance remained commendable, as he dealt with a challenging situation in the fifty-sixth minute, showcasing his skills. Despite their efforts, Inter Pro Green could not find a way back into the match, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat against Hapton Juniors Football Club U12 Hurrica. The home side will look to regroup and learn from this experience as they continue their campaign.
Oscar Casey, Leon Smith and Cooper Brown were awarded Players of the match.
Wez Brown the linean is being sent to Specsavers after missing a clear offside that led to the 3rd goal.
