04/04/2026
It was a lively encounter packed with drama, momentum swings, and a dramatic late twist as both sides battled to a 3-3 draw.
The game sprang into life in the 31st minute when George Wilkes delivered a dangerous ball across the face of goal, allowing Jack Carter to arrive at the back post and tap home with ease to give his side the lead.
However, the advantage was short-lived. Just four minutes later, Tingley produced a moment of quality, unleashing a superb long-range strike that flew into the net to level the score at 1-1 heading into half-time.
The second half began at a frantic pace, and within three minutes of the restart, Kieran Holmes showed great vision to loft a ball over the top for Ben Wilson, who timed his run perfectly and finished calmly to restore the lead at 2-1.
Moments later, controversy and comedy combined in the 50th minute. Chip Cafu’s dramatic tumble in the box — described by some as a “belly flop” that nearly shook the pitch — earned a penalty. Harry Bowman stepped up confidently and slotted home from the spot to extend the lead to 3-1.
Despite trailing, the opposition refused to give in. In the 87th minute, a precise through ball found Tingley, who kept his composure to finish neatly and reduce the deficit to 3-2, setting up a tense finale.
Deep into stoppage time, the drama reached its peak. Tingley surged through once again, and as Harry Bowman attempted a last-ditch clearance off the line, the ball was inadvertently diverted into his own net, completing a remarkable comeback and sealing the game at 3-3.
Man of the Match went to Anthony Owens, whose tireless performance caused constant problems for the opposition throughout the game.
On a positive note, Brad Lowther continues his fine form, securing back-to-back fireball Player of the Month award for April after another series of dominant performances, including finding the net in last week’s fixture.
