In a commanding display of football, Roach Dynamos Orange U16 faced off against Walshaw Allstars U16s in a friendly match at the ROACH DYNAMOS JFC #2 on 26 July 2025. The Dynamos showcased their attacking prowess, securing a resounding 9-0 victory, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace throughout the encounter.
The Dynamos lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Josh Regan took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Tom Wood on the right, Tom Pearson and Evan Yates in central defence, and Billy Watters on the left. Zach Chorlton operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking play between defence and attack. The attacking midfield trio featured Kai Hudson on the right, Noah Smith in the centre, and Curtis Wright on the left, while Oliver Daniels led the line as the striker.
The substitutes for the match included Oneal Abouna and Harley Jones, who would later make significant contributions to the scoreline.
The Dynamos wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Oliver Daniels opening the scoring in the fifth minute, assisted by Zach Chorlton. This early goal set the tone for the match, as the Dynamos quickly found their rhythm and began to exploit gaps in the Walshaw defence.
Just nine minutes later, in the 15th minute, Curtis Wright doubled the lead, converting a well-placed assist from Daniels. The Dynamos were relentless, and by the 25th minute, Oneal Abouna, who had just come on as a substitute, found the net with a goal assisted by Wright, making it 3-0.
The substitutions continued as Kai Hudson and Evan Yates entered the fray, replacing Tom Wood and Zach Chorlton respectively in the 28th minute. The fresh legs added further energy to the Dynamos' attack, and just two minutes later, Harley Jones scored the fourth goal, with Curtis Wright providing the assist.
Oliver Daniels was not done yet; he scored his second goal of the match in the 33rd minute, again assisted by Harley Jones. The Dynamos continued to press, and Daniels completed his hat-trick just before half-time, netting his third goal in the 39th minute, once more with Jones as the provider.
With the score at 6-0 at the break, the Dynamos made tactical changes, bringing Tom Wood back on for Billy Watters and introducing Zach Chorlton for Noah Smith shortly after the restart. The second half began with Oliver Daniels scoring his fourth goal in the 43rd minute, assisted by Harley Jones, extending the lead to 7-0.
Alfie Glynn then got in on the act, scoring the eighth goal in the 51st minute, with Kai Hudson providing the assist. The relentless Dynamos were not finished, as Zach Chorlton added the ninth goal in the 64th minute, again assisted by Harley Jones, who was having a standout performance.
As the match drew to a close, the Dynamos made their final substitutions, bringing Oliver Daniels back on for Alfie Glynn in the 70th minute and Curtis Wright for Tom Pearson in the 74th minute. The match ended with the Dynamos celebrating a comprehensive 9-0 victory, a testament to their attacking flair and teamwork.
