Sherwood Colliery Warriors 1 vs 0 test

Sherwood Colliery Warriors hosted test at Debdale Park Sports and Recreational Club on 13 March 2026, kicking off at 4:30pm in a tightly contested 7-a-side league encounter. The match lasted 50 minutes plus injury time, with Sherwood Colliery Warriors securing a slender 1-0 win to claim all three points on home soil.

Sherwood Colliery Warriors set up in a 1-3-2 formation, a tactical shape well-suited to the seven-a-side format. Corey Bowler took his place in goal, providing the last line of defence. The defensive trio was marshalled centrally by Charlie McGarry, tasked with organising the backline and stifling opposition attacks. Ahead of him, the midfield duo comprised Arlo Bradshaw centrally, expected to link defence and attack, while Harrison Khuweis operated on the right flank and Ellis Jordan on the left, both charged with providing width and support in both defensive and offensive phases. Up front, the attacking responsibilities were shared by Charlie Morrin on the right and Jack Turner on the left, whose roles were to spearhead attacks and convert chances.

Sherwood Colliery Warriors named no substitutes for this fixture, relying on their starting seven to see out the match.

The first half unfolded with both sides probing cautiously, but it was Sherwood Colliery Warriors who maintained a slight edge through organised defending and measured build-up play. The defensive solidity of Charlie McGarry was evident as he cut out several promising advances from test, while the midfield pairing of Bradshaw and the wide players Khuweis and Jordan worked tirelessly to disrupt the visitors’ rhythm.

At the halfway mark, the referee signalled for half-time with the scoreline still goalless after 25 minutes of play. The match remained finely balanced, with neither side able to break the deadlock despite some promising forays into the final third.

The second half saw Sherwood Colliery Warriors increase their intensity and push forward more assertively. The attacking duo of Charlie Morrin and Jack Turner began to find more space, with Morrin in particular impressing as he combined pace and skill on the right flank. It was Morrin who ultimately made the decisive contribution, finding the net to secure the only goal of the match and hand Sherwood Colliery Warriors the lead.

Throughout the closing stages, Sherwood Colliery Warriors defended resolutely to preserve their advantage. Corey Bowler’s goalkeeping was calm and assured, helping to repel any late efforts from test. The defensive unit, led by McGarry, remained disciplined and organised, ensuring no clear chances were conceded.

The referee’s performance was competent, maintaining control over the physical and fast-paced nature of the 7-a-side contest, which concluded with Sherwood Colliery Warriors triumphant by a single goal margin.

Charlie Morrin’s influential display earned him the Player of the Match accolade, his goal proving the crucial difference in a tightly fought encounter. Sherwood Colliery Warriors will take confidence from this hard-earned victory as they look ahead to their next league fixture.