Arborfield Aces U10s Aztec 2 vs 2 Westwood Wanderers U10 Wan

Arborfield Aces U10s Aztecs hosted Westwood Wanderers U10 Wanderers at Farley Hill Primary School on the morning of 7 February 2026, with kick-off at 9:00am. This league home match, played over 50 minutes plus injury time, ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw between the two sides in a nine-a-side format.

Arborfield Aces lined up in a 3-3-2 formation, deploying three defenders, three midfielders and two forwards. Byron took his place in goal, tasked with organising the backline and keeping the Wanderers at bay. The defensive trio consisted of Tommy on the right, Oscar centrally and Ethan on the left, all expected to provide solidity and support both in defence and during build-up play. In midfield, Jasper operated on the right flank, George held the central midfield role, and Theo patrolled the left side, each charged with linking defence and attack while maintaining width. Up front, Cameron played as right forward with Jacob on the left, their roles focused on creating and converting chances. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The match began with Westwood Wanderers asserting early pressure, and their efforts were rewarded in the 15th minute when they opened the scoring. Arborfield’s defence was breached, leaving Byron with no chance as the visitors took a 1-0 lead. The Aces responded positively, and just seven minutes later, they were awarded a penalty. Jacob stepped up confidently to convert from the spot, levelling the score at 1-1 in the 22nd minute.

As the first half progressed towards the break, both teams showed attacking intent, but neither could find a breakthrough before the half-time whistle sounded at 25 minutes. The score remained locked at 1-1.

Early in the second half, Jacob once again proved decisive. In the 31st minute, he found the net to put Arborfield ahead 2-1, capitalising on a well-worked move. However, the lead was short-lived as Westwood Wanderers struck back five minutes later, equalising in the 36th minute to make it 2-2. The remainder of the match saw both sides pushing for a winner, but neither could find the decisive goal.

Tommy was outstanding at right defender, combining defensive resilience with forward runs that helped his team maintain pressure. Byron’s goalkeeping was crucial in keeping the Wanderers at bay during key moments, making several important saves. George controlled the midfield with composure and energy, linking play effectively and breaking up opposition attacks.

In the end, the 2-2 draw reflected a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides, with Arborfield Aces U10s Aztecs showing great character to come from behind twice and share the spoils with Westwood Wanderers U10 Wanderers.