15/08/2026
π FULL TIME | Welling United Vets 4β2 Cobra Vets
A real game of two halves last night.
We went into the break 2β0 up after absolutely dominating the first half, giving Welling very little while creating plenty ourselves.
In truth, it could and probably should have been 3β0. We had a perfectly good goal ruled out for offside despite the player looking about 10 yards onside π³ and also had a player taken out when clean through on goal. On another day itβs a red, but with it being a friendly the referee decided to keep it 11v11.
Second half was a completely different story. Welling were able to make 11 changes, while we arrived with just one substitute. Add a few injuries during the second half and eventually the legs went, we lost our shape and the home side took advantage.
4β2 defeat in the end, but plenty of positives to take from that first-half performance. When we had the legs, we showed exactly what weβre capable of.
π Man of the Match β Tony Downs
Started in midfield before being moved to left-back midway through the first half due to injuries. Completely out of position but you wouldnβt have known it β an absolute beast back there. Won his battles, read the game brilliantly and gave everything for the team. πͺπ
More minutes in the tank and another useful pre-season test.
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. ππ€π