In a thrilling friendly encounter at Newhall Academy on 5th July 2025, Newhall Rangers Yth U7 Blues emerged victorious against Hoddesdon Town Youth U7 with a final score of 9-4. The match kicked off at 10:00 am, showcasing an exciting display of young talent and competitive spirit.
Newhall Rangers adopted a 1-2-1 formation, with Reggie Reggie guarding the goal as the sole goalkeeper. In front of him, Henry Henry played as the central defender, tasked with providing a solid defensive foundation. The midfield was anchored by Ryan Ryan and Marcel Marcel, both central midfielders expected to control the tempo and link play between defence and attack. Up front, Cooper Snelling operated as the striker, responsible for converting chances into goals and applying pressure on the opposition's defence.
The substitutes for Newhall Rangers included Wilf Wilf, Rayan Rayan, and Theo Cumber, who were poised to make an impact from the bench as the match progressed.
The action began early, with Marcel Marcel opening the scoring just two minutes into the match, displaying excellent movement to find space and slot the ball home. Shortly after, a double substitution occurred as Wilf Wilf and Rayan Rayan entered the fray, replacing Ryan Ryan and Marcel Marcel, respectively, in the fifth minute.
Cooper Snelling quickly made his mark on the game, doubling the lead for Newhall Rangers with a well-timed finish in the tenth minute. However, the substitutions continued as Ryan Ryan came back on for Snelling, and Theo Cumber replaced Henry Henry just a minute later.
Rayan Rayan then showcased his shooting prowess, scoring a stunning long-range strike from outside the box in the thirteenth minute, further extending Newhall's lead. Wilf Wilf joined the scoresheet shortly after, netting another goal in the fifteenth minute, leaving Hoddesdon Town struggling to keep pace.
As the match approached half-time, Reggie Reggie, the goalkeeper, surprisingly found the back of the net in the seventeenth minute, adding to the Rangers' tally. This prompted another substitution, with Cooper Snelling returning to the pitch in place of Reggie Reggie.
The first half concluded with a goal from Hoddesdon Town in the twentieth minute, but Wilf Wilf responded immediately, scoring again just moments later to maintain Newhall's dominance. The first half ended with a score of 6-1, a commanding lead for the home side.
The second half began with a substitution as Marcel Marcel re-entered the game, replacing Ryan Ryan once more. Henry Henry then got in on the act, scoring in the twenty-third minute, further extending the Rangers' lead to 7-1. However, Hoddesdon Town responded with a goal of their own in the twenty-seventh minute, showing resilience despite the scoreline.
Marcel Marcel continued to impress, scoring his second goal of the match in the twenty-eighth minute, but Hoddesdon Town struck again in the thirty-first minute, keeping the contest alive at 8-3.
Further substitutions were made as Wilf Wilf and Ryan Ryan returned to the pitch, replacing Rayan Rayan and Cooper Snelling, respectively. Reggie Reggie also came back on for Henry Henry, as the match entered its final stages.
Ryan Ryan capped off a fantastic performance with a goal in the thirty-ninth minute, bringing the score to 9-3. However, Hoddesdon Town managed to score once more in the dying moments of the match, finalising the score at 9-4.
The match concluded with Newhall Rangers Yth U7 Blues showcasing their attacking prowess and teamwork, leaving a lasting impression on the spectators. Theo Cumber was notably recognised as the Player of the Match, highlighting his contributions throughout the game.
