Great Wakering Colts U7 Ti 1 vs 1 Concord Rangers Blues

Concord Rangers Blues travelled to Shoeburyness Park on the morning of 7 June 2026 to face Great Wakering Colts U7 Tigers in a friendly five-a-side match, kicking off promptly at 9:00am. The encounter ended in a 1-1 draw after a competitive 40 minutes of football.

Concord Rangers Blues set up in a 1-3 formation, which in five-a-side terms meant one goalkeeper and three outfield players tasked with both defensive solidity and attacking support. Lio Collins took up the goalkeeper role, while Ruben Ayres, Arthur Nightingale, and Carter Warren formed the outfield line. Arine Sanderson and Arthur Nightingale were expected to cover the flanks and support both defence and attack, with Carter Warren likely operating centrally to spearhead offensive moves. The substitutes bench was well used for this match.

The match burst into life early on when Carter Warren opened the scoring in the 7th minute. Positioned inside the box, Warren capitalised on close-range opportunity, calmly slotting the ball home with his right foot to give Concord Rangers Blues an early lead. Just two minutes later, Ruben Ayres demonstrated his defensive prowess with a crucial tackle that prevented a clear chance for Great Wakering Colts U7 Tigers, helping to maintain the narrow advantage.

Despite Concord’s early dominance, the first half concluded with the scoreline still reflecting the initial goal, as both teams battled hard for control but failed to find a breakthrough before the interval. The Blues’ 1-3 formation allowed them to maintain a balanced approach, with the three outfield players working cohesively to cover the pitch and support Lio Collins in goal.

The second half saw Great Wakering Colts U7 Tigers respond, managing to find an equaliser to level the match at 1-1. Both sides continued to press and create chances, but neither could find a winning goal as the game drew to a close. Concord Rangers Blues showed resilience and organisation throughout, with Ruben Ayres and Lio Collins defensive interventions and Arine Sanderson, Bailey Lord and Finely Williams attacking threat standing out with positive forward runs. The best Concord change fell to Arthur Nightingale who struck his shot nicely but just missed the target.

Ultimately, the friendly ended in a well-contested 1-1 draw, providing valuable match practice for both teams at Shoeburyness Park.