Sunday Ravens delivered a commanding performance against Mowbray Rangers Lions in a 7-a-side league clash at Asfordby Hill Playing Fields on 21 September 2025, kicking off promptly at 10:30am. The match lasted 50 minutes plus added time, with Sunday Ravens running out comfortable 8-2 winners on the road.
Deploying a 2-3-1 formation, Sunday Ravens set up with Jedd Garrett in goal, backed by central defenders Jake Whiteman and Nicholas Czwartosz. The midfield trio consisted of Finley Brothwell on the left, Alex Smigiel centrally, and Hugo Evans on the right, providing width and creativity. Leading the line was striker Rueben Allured-Rowley, tasked with finishing chances created by the midfield. This setup aimed to balance defensive solidity with attacking fluidity, expecting the midfielders to support both defence and attack while the full-backs held firm. No substitutes were named for this fixture.
The early exchanges saw Hugo Evans test the opposition keeper with a shot in the fifth minute, signalling Sunday Ravens’ attacking intent. Moments later, goalkeeper Jedd Garrett was called into action, making a crucial save to deny Mowbray Rangers Lions, while Nicholas Czwartosz was alert in defence to clear danger shortly after.
Rueben Allured-Rowley was quick to respond with attempts on goal in the seventh and tenth minutes, supported by Finley Brothwell’s effort in between. Alex Smigiel also joined the attacking forays with a shot on goal at the ten-minute mark, as Sunday Ravens pressed high and created numerous chances.
Nicholas Czwartosz contributed further defensively with an attempt of his own in the thirteenth minute, showing versatility. The breakthrough came in the fifteenth minute when Finley Brothwell’s assist found Rueben Allured-Rowley, who calmly finished to open the scoring.
Just two minutes later, Alex Smigiel converted a penalty to double the lead, followed swiftly by another goal from Rueben Allured-Rowley, assisted by Smigiel, in the nineteenth minute. The striker was in unstoppable form, adding a fourth goal in the twentieth minute, this time set up by Hugo Evans.
Jedd Garrett maintained his composure with another save in the twenty-first minute, keeping the clean sheet intact. The scoring spree continued as Rueben Allured-Rowley netted again in the twenty-second minute, assisted once more by Finley Brothwell, making it five goals for the hosts.
Defensively, Jake Whiteman was instrumental, making key interventions in the twenty-third and twenty-fourth minutes, including a vital interception to thwart Mowbray Rangers Lions’ advances. The first half concluded at the twenty-fifth minute mark with Sunday Ravens firmly in control.
The second half saw Jake Whiteman continue his defensive duties with another clearance in the twenty-seventh minute. Finley Brothwell and Alex Smigiel both tested the opposition keeper again in the twenty-eighth minute, maintaining pressure.
Mowbray Rangers Lions managed to pull one back via a penalty in the thirty-second minute, offering a glimmer of hope. However, Hugo Evans responded with an attempt in the thirty-fifth minute and then confidently converted a penalty himself in the thirty-eighth minute to restore Sunday Ravens’ commanding lead.
Finley Brothwell added to the tally in the thirty-ninth minute, finishing off a move set up by Rueben Allured-Rowley. The striker continued to threaten with an attempt in the forty-second minute before scoring yet again in the forty-fifth minute, assisted by Jake Whiteman, underscoring his dominance.
Hugo Evans remained lively, firing another shot in the forty-seventh minute, though Mowbray Rangers Lions struck back with a late goal in the same minute to make the scoreline more respectable.
Overall, Sunday Ravens’ attacking prowess was on full display, with Rueben Allured-Rowley’s multiple goals proving decisive. The midfield trio of Brothwell, Smigiel, and Evans provided creativity and support, while the defensive partnership of Whiteman and Czwartosz, alongside goalkeeper Garrett, ensured solidity at the back.
Hugo Evans, Jake Whiteman, and Finley Brothwell were standout performers, each contributing significantly to the comprehensive victory. Sunday Ravens will take great confidence from this dominant display as they continue their league campaign.
