07/23/2026
Petawawa FC 1 - 0 Grit FC
The undefeated train keeps steaming along. It wasn't the prettiest journey this week, but nobody remembers whether the train looked good—they just remember it arrived with another three points.
Petawawa FC edged past Grit FC 1–0 in a hard-fought contest, with Carter Obasohan grabbing what proved to be the winning goal. It wasn't one for the highlight reels—unless you're particularly fond of scrappy finishes—but they all count the same.
The scoreline, however, didn't tell the full story.
Despite an injury list that now resembles a full starting XI, Petawawa created the better chances throughout the match. On another day, the game could have been comfortably out of sight, but Grit FC's goalkeeper had other ideas, producing a string of outstanding saves to keep his side in the contest right until the final whistle.
With Bruno Ferreira serving a suspension, somebody had to assume responsibility for attempting the occasional optimistic effort from 35-plus yards. Alan MacDonald stepped into the role admirably, proving that while some people measure distance in metres, others measure it in "worth a go."
Up front, Richie MacKay put in a tireless shift as the target man. He held the ball up brilliantly, brought teammates into play, and won enough fouls to keep the opposition honest. A fair few of them, however, were not called by the referee, leaving Richie to wonder if he'd accidentally signed up for rugby instead.
Adam Walsh also deserves a special mention. Clearly inspired to replace Darian, Adam made a series of intelligent runs in behind the defence and came agonisingly close to getting on the scoresheet. On another evening, he'd have walked away with a goal to match an excellent performance.
At the other end, the defence and goalkeeper quietly went about their business with another superb display. Organised, disciplined, and determined, they secured yet another clean sheet and ensured Carter's goal was enough to collect all three points.
This season has thrown plenty of challenges at Petawawa FC. Injuries, suspensions, missing players—you name it. But every week someone else steps up, everyone works for each other, and the team finds a way.
That's why this group remains undefeated.
A huge thank you, as always, to our sponsors Petawawa Kia for their continued support of local football and community sport. We couldn't do it without you.
