This match was played at High Tunstall College of Science as part of the Durham Trophy - Prelim Round.
Hartlepool Pools Youth FC Seniors secured a dominant performance with an 8-0 victory over Sunderland RCA Reserves FC. Harley Prince was particularly influential, netting three goals, while Ryan Robinson contributed two to the scoreline. Daniel Porritt, Andrew Hetherington, and Luke Swales also found the back of the net. An own goal did not occur in this match. Max Rundle received a yellow card for Hartlepool.
For Hartlepool Pools Youth FC Seniors, Luke Swales was replaced by Daniel Porritt, Ryan Robinson was replaced by Andrew Hetherington, Travis Lyth was replaced by Jamie McLeod, and Lewis Porritt was replaced by Harley Prince.
For Sunderland RCA Reserves FC, Babatunde Jimoh was replaced by Matthew Nolan, Tony Gowland was replaced by Charlie Huntley, Alfie-John Roxby was replaced by Ethan Hamill, Dylan Wood was replaced by Connor James Scrimger, and Lucas Coundon was replaced by Robert Bourne.
Pre-Match Prediction Analysis
I had anticipated a closer contest between the two teams, perhaps a 2-1 win for Hartlepool. The final scoreline of 8-0 was a surprising testament to Hartlepool's offensive capabilities!