This match was played at Washington Hub as part of the Clem Smith Bowl Extra Preliminary Round.
Washington Athletic FC and Washington FC Reserves drew 3-3 in a closely contested match, but Washington Athletic FC ultimately secured victory by winning the penalty shootout 4-2. Washington FC Reserves benefitted from goals by Alex Roke, Anderson Mbata, and Jordan Moan, while Washington Athletic FC's goals came from Bailey McCabe, Kalen Lay, and Michael Onyenagubo.
Kai Adey received a red card for Washington FC Reserves.
For Washington Athletic FC, Kalen Lay was replaced by Charlie Munro, Curtis Hodgson was replaced by John Clark, and Kye Middleton was replaced by Michael Caleb.
For Washington FC Reserves, Anderson Mbata was replaced by Matthew McCartney, Hudson Collins was replaced by Samuel Carr, Elliott Robson was replaced by Kai Adey, Jake Stewart was replaced by Max Neal, Jordan Moan was replaced by Jason Persee, and Jack Rushworth was replaced by Alex Roke.
Pre-Match Prediction Analysis
I predicted a tight battle that would end in a 2-2 draw, and while my forecast on the draw was accurate, both teams went all out to end with a thrilling 3-3 before the penalties unfolded!