Wembdon First 3 vs 2 Stogursey First

Stogursey First faced Wembdon FC in a closely contested league match at The Green at Wembdon on 14 September 2024, with the visitors succumbing to a narrow 3-2 defeat. The match, which kicked off at 2:30 pm, saw a flurry of goals and key moments that ultimately favoured the home side.

Stogursey First employed a 4-2-1-3 formation, which is typically characterised by a solid defensive line and a dynamic attacking front. The back four consisted of Matteo Palumbo and Markus Bail as the right and left defenders respectively, with Mark Chapman and Sean Marlow stationed centrally. In front of them, the two central midfielders, Daniel Glover and Damian Brown, were tasked with both breaking up opposition plays and initiating attacks. Jack Reed operated as the attacking midfielder, providing support to the front three, which featured Dan Mosedale on the right, Bradley Walford as the central striker, and Tyler Reed on the left.

The substitutes available for Stogursey First included Jack Dormer, Kev Fitzsimmons, Ryan Kercher, and Charlie Smith.

The match began with Stogursey First pressing high and looking for an early goal. They were awarded a penalty in the 15th minute when Tyler Reed confidently stepped up and converted with his right foot, giving his team an early lead.

Stogursey continued to apply pressure, and in the 32nd minute, they doubled their advantage through Damian Brown. Brown rose to meet a corner delivered by Markus Bail, heading the ball home from close range, and sending the visiting fans into a frenzy with a 2-0 lead.

However, Wembdon FC responded just before half-time. In the 44th minute, they struck back to reduce the deficit, leaving the score at 2-1 as both teams headed into the interval.

The second half saw Wembdon come out strongly. Just six minutes after the restart, they equalised in the 51st minute, bringing the score to 2-2 and shifting the momentum in their favour.

Stogursey's Damian Brown received a yellow card in the 54th minute for persistent infringements, indicative of the growing frustration as Wembdon pressed for a third goal. The home side's persistence paid off in the 81st minute when they completed the comeback, scoring their third goal to take a 3-2 lead.

As Stogursey sought to regain control, Sean Marlow was cautioned in the 84th minute for a bad tackle, further compounding their woes as the match drew to a close.

Despite their efforts, Stogursey First could not find an equaliser, and the match ended with Wembdon FC claiming a thrilling victory. The defeat was hard-fought, but Stogursey will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.