Inter Ya Nan 2 vs 1 01543 FC

Inter Ya Nan welcomed 01543 FC to Fives Pavillion on 13 September 2026 for a 6:30pm kick-off in a friendly six-a-side encounter. The match lasted 40 minutes plus injury time, with Inter Ya Nan emerging victorious by a narrow 2-1 margin. The game was marked by quick transitions and tight defensive work, culminating in Charlie Jones’ brace securing the win.

Inter Ya Nan lined up in a 2-2-1 formation, deploying Joe Lees in goal to marshal the defence. Jack Myatt and Leyton Woloxall took up the two central defensive roles, tasked with stifling the opposition’s attacks and providing a platform for the midfield. In central midfield, Harry Bucknall and Charlie Jones were expected to control the tempo and link play between defence and attack. Leading the line was Sam Walton as the lone striker, charged with spearheading the offensive efforts. Ollie Shepherd and Ellis were named among the substitutes.

The match began with Inter Ya Nan making an early tactical change when Ollie Shepherd replaced Sam Walton after just six minutes, signalling a shift in attacking approach. This substitution quickly paid dividends as Ollie Shepherd provided the assist for Charlie Jones to open the scoring in the ninth minute. Jones’ finish was clinical, giving Inter Ya Nan a deserved lead.

The first half concluded at the 20-minute mark with Inter Ya Nan holding a slender advantage. However, 01543 FC responded promptly after the break, finding an equaliser in the 24th minute to level the contest and inject fresh urgency into the game.

Inter Ya Nan regained the lead six minutes later when Harry Bucknall delivered a precise assist to Charlie Jones, who once again demonstrated his composure and finishing ability to score his second goal of the match. This strike proved decisive as Inter Ya Nan held on to their lead until the final whistle.

Joe Lees was outstanding between the sticks, making crucial saves and organising his defence effectively throughout the match, earning him the player of the match accolade. His performance was instrumental in maintaining Inter Ya Nan’s slender lead and ultimately securing the win.

In a tightly contested six-a-side friendly, Inter Ya Nan’s tactical flexibility and clinical finishing made the difference against 01543 FC, who fought valiantly but were unable to find a second equaliser. The victory at Fives Pavillion provided a positive platform for Inter Ya Nan moving forward.