Actonians Association 6th 1 vs 2 Tenisons III

Tenisons III travelled to Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub on 25 October 2025 for their league away fixture against Actonians Association 6th, kicking off at 2:00pm. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory for Tenisons III after a competitive 90 minutes plus injury time under the watchful eye of referee Ho Cheong Wong.

Tenisons III lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Dave X in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Sam X at right back, Sean C and Jeremy Barton as central defenders, and Christian Hall covering the left flank. In midfield, Lewis Langham and Luke Hinds operated as the two central midfielders tasked with both shielding the defence and linking play forward. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio featured Sahr Gbembo on the right wing, Melvin Osadolor centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Jimmy X on the left wing. Leading the line was Edgar Avesiko as the lone striker, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances created by the midfield support.

The first half saw a tightly contested battle with both sides probing for openings but unable to break the deadlock before the interval. Tenisons III’s shape allowed them to maintain defensive solidity while looking to exploit spaces on the flanks through Gbembo and Jimmy X. The central midfield pairing of Langham and Hinds worked diligently to control possession and distribute the ball effectively to the attacking trio.

As the second half unfolded, Tenisons III began to assert greater dominance, with Edgar Avesiko proving a constant threat to the Actonians Association 6th defence. The breakthrough came as Tenisons III capitalised on a well-worked move, demonstrating their attacking intent and clinical finishing to take the lead. Actonians Association 6th responded with increased urgency, managing to pull a goal back and level the scoreline, setting up a tense finale.

However, Tenisons III’s resilience and tactical discipline paid dividends as they regained the advantage with a decisive second goal. Jeremy Barton beat the attacker to the ball and passed it to Sahr on the edge of the box. He cut inside on his right foot and curled it into the top right corner. The team’s ability to maintain composure under pressure and execute their game plan effectively ensured they held on for the 2-1 victory. The match was characterised by disciplined defending from the back four and midfielders, combined with incisive attacking play from the wide and central attacking midfielders supporting Avesiko up front.

Overall, Tenisons III’s 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to balance defensive stability with attacking creativity, ultimately securing all three points on the road in a hard-fought contest at Gunnersbury Park.