09/03/2026
🔴🔵 Irvine Medda 2 – 3 Buffs 🔴🔵
Goalscorers:
Dylan ⚽️
Holden ⚽️
Assists:
John 🅰️
Leelan 🅰️
I must start this report with a quick comment on the game, which was an outstanding performance from the Medda boys. Every single one of them played superb and the watching parents & guardians witnessed a wonderful game of football.
Kick Off!!
A small apology to start with, I was so engrossed in the game that I didn't record many notes for the 1st 19 mins, the game was that good and the Medda boys had good chances to take the lead. The best of the opening chances fell to Logan who hit a half-volley from a Dylan cross at the back post, but it was blocked on the line by a Buffs Defender.
A few mins later the Buffs took the lead with a clean strike from outside the box into the top corner, 1 nil to Buffs after 22 mins.
Medda had 1 sub available and the boys were playing superb, being physical (but fair) and not letting their heads go down following the disappointment of going a goal down.
A pulsating half-finished after a couple of half-chances for both teams.
2nd half – Kick off (1 – 0 to the Buffs)
The Medda boys took heart from their 1st half performance against a good Buffs side and were rewarded with a stunning goal 7 mins into the half. Pressure was being applied on the Buffs defence who half-cleared the ball was picked up by Leelan who passed to Holden and from 25 yards unleashed a left foot pile-driver that grazed the underside of the bar to level it for the Medda, 1-1!!!!
The game was end-to-end and Buffs retook the lead a few mins later, finally bundling the ball into the net from a corner, which was a serious weapon for the Buffs during the whole match with some excellent crosses.
Previously our boys have taken these setbacks hard but today was different. They pushed hard for that 2nd equaliser, and frustratingly we could not get any luck with bounces in the Buff’s penalty area as numerous corners didn't produce a goal, and Buffs scrambled the ball away.
However, the boys continued pressure paid off 26 mins into the 2nd half as John received a goal kick from Riley down the right wing and he setup Dylan who ran through and smashed it into the corner of the net, 2-2!!! Game on!
Medda had a chance 6 mins later with Dylan breaking through the backline but shot agonisingly wide of the post.
With 8 mins to go, another one of those dangerous Buffs corners produced the biggest controversy of the game with our boys clearing off the line, the Referee gave the goal having deemed the ball to have crossed the line and Buffs re-took the lead again. It was a sore one as it was very hard to tell and our boys certainly didn't agree with the decision. They dusted themselves down and went again for the equaliser.
Medda bombarded the Buffs backline and had a couple of chances late in the game, a shot from a corner was deflected over the bar and free kick outside the box went just over the bar. Luck was not on Medda’s side this day as the game finished 3 – 2 to Buffs.
I can safely say that I personally have not enjoyed a match more or been prouder of the boys. They were a credit to themselves and everyone who was lucky enough to watch a fantastic game all round.
Once again, thanks to all the parents / guardians for your ongoing support. No points were gained from this match, but a huge statement was made as we look to finish the season on a high.
Well done boys.
C’mon the Medda!
