This match was played at Bobby Robson Centre as part of the Durham County FA Minor Cup 1st Round.
ESH Winning & Deerness Valley Reserves and Billingham Synthonia Reserves played to an exciting 3-3 draw, which was subsequently decided on penalties. Billingham Synthonia Reserves won the penalty shootout 4-2, progressing in the tournament. ESH Winning & Deerness Valley Reserves benefitted from an own goal in their total.
Alfie Ferguson from Billingham Synthonia Reserves received a red card.
For ESH WINNING & DEERNESS VALLEY RESERVES, Isaac Humble was replaced by Nathan Gallagher and Harry Chapman was replaced by Will Prested.
For BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA RESERVES, Liam Harman was replaced by Benjamin Turnbull, Connor Perry was replaced by Nicholas Obeng, Dawn Kutol was replaced by Kyle Robson, Sandile Moyo was replaced by Joe Campbell, Joshua Thornton was replaced by Logan Stevenson, Logan Stevenson was replaced by Callam Maddren, and Bobby Johnson was replaced by Aurelio Christiano Mootien.
Pre-Match Prediction Analysis
I had anticipated a close matchup but perhaps underestimated the drama that would unfold, predicting a narrow 2-1 win for ESH Winning & Deerness Valley Reserves. In reality, it ended up in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Billingham Synthonia Reserves claiming victory in the shootout!