The Dragons started the game in flying fashion, immediately asserting their dominance. Charley G was at the heart of the early pressure, using his pace to torment the Polesworth defence. His efforts paid off when a dangerous cross from the wing caused confusion in the opposition box, leading to an own goal and a 1-0 lead for the Dragons.

With Polesworth still reeling, Charley G was once again involved, this time with a well-delivered corner kick that was again mishandled by the opposition, resulting in another own goal to double the Dragons' advantage to 2-0. The hosts weren’t done there; just before halftime, Cam unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that flew past the goalkeeper, making it 3-0 and seemingly putting the game out of reach.

However, Polesworth came out in the second half with renewed vigor. They began to dominate the midfield and showed increased attacking intent. Their persistence paid off when they pulled one back with a well-taken goal. The visitors' confidence grew and their efforts were rewarded when they scored another 2 goals to bring the game level.

With the score now tied at 3-3, the Dragons found themselves under significant pressure with momentum very much with the visiting side.

However, Sam stood strong at the back, marshaling the defense with composure and making several key tackles to keep the Polesworth attack at bay.

In the final moments, with Polesworth desperately seeking a winner, the Dragons broke on the counterattack. Quick thinking from Will set up a superb passing move through midfield, and Lucas was put through on goal. Showing great composure, he slotted the ball past the keeper to put the Dragons back in front at 4-3.

Polesworth pushed for one last effort, but the Dragons held firm, securing the win and three vital points. It was a dramatic encounter, showcasing resilience and clinical finishing from the Dragons, who held on to their lead after a superb team effort.

Final Score: U13 Dragons 4-3 Polesworth

Player of the Match: Sam – for his solid defending and leadership at the back when the pressure was on.