Harrow Bannisters – Friday – 21st July 23
8pm – 9pm
Highlights – Video
Full Match – Video
ChatGPT generated: Match Report – 21st July 23
Venue: Bannisters – Harrow
An action-packed encounter unfolded at Bannisters in Harrow as the Blues clashed with the Greens in an exhilarating football showdown.
Teams: Blues vs Greens
The lineups for both teams boasted a combination of seasoned players and promising talents:
Blue Team:
- Jordan Blackman
- Jonathan Massamba
- Korosh Rad
- Ashkan Tarjan
- Kelechi Achi
- Mohamed Siddig
- Arash Tarjan
- Milan Gajjar
- Santiago Diaz
- Jordan Clarke
Green Team:
- Jacob Booth
- Sugasan Uthayakumar
- Dylan Som
- Yash Ladva
- Dylan Owusu-Ansah
- Krish Bala
- Nabeel Nizamdeen
- Mustafa Atteyeh
- Scott Gilzean
- Zain Mitha
Goals and Highlights:
The match kicked off with both teams eager to make their mark. It was the Greens who drew first blood when Milan Gajjar tapped in from close range, capitalizing on a well-executed counter-attack initiated by Jonathan Massamba at the back. Arash Tarjan and Kelechi Achi were instrumental in the build-up, with Achi providing the final cross for Gajjar to score.
However, the Blues quickly responded, with Scott Gilzean displaying his skill and agility to weave through the Blues’ defense and slot a left-footed shot past his good friend Jordan Blackman, leveling the score at 1-1.
The Greens then surged ahead when Dylan Owusu-Ansah unleashed a powerful shot from close range, beating the impressive Jordan Blackman who had made several outstanding saves to keep the Greens at bay.
Zain Mitha further extended the Greens’ lead, stabbing in the ball from close range after Nabeel Nizamdeen’s cross-cum-shot caught the Blues’ defense off guard.
Making his debut, Krish Bala announced his arrival with a bang, smashing in a left-footed goal from close range, adding to the Greens’ tally.
Mustafa Atteyeh further contributed to the Greens’ commanding lead with a smart finish from close range, capitalizing on Dylan Owusu-Ansah’s excellent work.
The Blues showed resilience and managed to pull one back when Jason Evans, a substitute for the injured Santiago Diaz, slid the ball past Jacob Booth in the Greens’ goal.
However, Krish Bala was not done yet and produced a moment of brilliance by smashing the ball into the top corner from the left of the box, securing his second goal of the evening, and making it a memorable debut.
Scott Gilzean, the standout player of the match, continued to shine with another solo run from the right flank, firing low past Jordan in the Blues’ goal to further extend the Greens’ lead.
Mohamed Siddig managed to find the back of the net for the Blues, pulling one back on his second attempt after his initial shot was blocked.
Final Score: Blues 3 – Greens 7
Man of the Match: Scott Gilzean
Scott Gilzean’s remarkable performance earned him the well-deserved title of “Man of the Match.” His two fantastic solo goals, coupled with his overall influence on the game, made him the standout player on the field.
Other Info:
Despite the dominant display by the Greens, the Blues showcased some impressive defending, led by Jonathan Massamba, and Jordan Blackman’s brilliant saves that prevented the Greens from converting even more chances.
Overall, the match between Blues and Greens at Bannisters in Harrow was a thrilling spectacle of attacking prowess, individual brilliance, and spirited performances, leaving the fans in awe of the talent on display.