? Albury Hawks vs Ewhurst U11s

Glebelands School – Saturday 18th October

Final Score: 6 goal thriller

On a brisk Saturday morning at Glebelands School, the Albury Hawks and Ewhurst U11s delivered a grassroots blockbuster that had goals, grit, and more drama than a Year 6 school disco. It was a real tough battle between two very good teams—and in the end, a draw was probably the right result.

⚽ First Half Fireworks

The Hawks came out flapping with flair. George opened the scoring with a solo sprint that left his defender checking for a speed limit sign, then rifled home from 12 yards. Glebelands was bouncing. The defence continued to keep Ewhurst at bay – Woody at Left back for the first time with the man mountain of William at the heart of defence. Lucian was tasked with holding their right wing at bay.

Moments later, Keiron turned wing wizard, slicing through the defence and delivering a cross so perfect it should’ve come with a ribbon. George was there at the far post, tapping in like he’d been born in the six-yard box. 2–0 Hawks. George was on fire!

The midfield of Kelan – only his second game for the Hawks was running everywhere, trying to stop the attacks with Aaron on constant tackling mode but also with the skill to look up and distribute well. Harry was a menace down the right wing, but knew he had responsibilities to help defend that side of the pitch.

Ewhurst weren’t just there for the halftime oranges. They pulled one back with a slick finish to make it 2–1, reminding everyone that this wasn’t a one-team show.

? Halftime Heroics

Then came halftime—and the Hawks unleashed Freddie and Hugo. Freddie, clearly fuelled by tactical brilliance and possibly a banana, danced through defenders and slotted home a goal so smooth it could’ve been served with custard. 3–1 Hawks, and Glebelands briefly considered erecting a statue in his honour

Right from the beginning, Arthur owned the goal and immediately declared the box his kingdom. He made saves, shouted instructions, and may or may not have invented a new dance move during a goal kick. Spectators will be telling their grandkids about his saves and performance today !

Will, Lucian, and Hugo formed a back line so calm and resilient they could’ve been used to soothe a startled hedgehog. Their positioning, tackling, and general coolness under pressure turned chaos into calm.

On the flanks, Kelan and Woody stretched the pitch like a pair of elastic bands—zipping up and down with energy and intent. And Aaron? Aaron was a menace in the best possible way. He harassed Ewhurst like a wasp at a picnic, buzzing up and down the wing, nicking the ball, chasing lost causes, and generally being the kind of player that defenders see in their nightmares.

? The Big Talking Point

The second half delivered not just goals, but a moment of pure footballing controversy. A long-range Ewhurst effort cannoned off the crossbar, bounced down onto the line, and spun back out like it had second thoughts. Ewhurst players wheeled away in celebration, convinced it was in. The Hawks looked stunned. The crowd held its breath. The linesman (our very own coach Ian) squinted. The referee consulted his inner compass. No goal, said the officials—and the debate began.

Cue the Ewhurst touchline. Parents and coaches erupted like a shaken bottle of fizzy pop, passionately insisting the ball had crossed the line. Voices were raised, arms were waved, and one coach may have invented a new dance move out of sheer disbelief. It was football theatre at its finest—unfiltered, unscripted, and slightly ungracious.

But credit to the players: both teams kept their heads, played on with heart, and gave us a finish worthy of the drama. Ewhurst, undeterred, found another way through and bagged the equaliser anyway. 3–3. Full time. Pandemonium.

Overall this had been a special performance by each member of the team – alert, focussed and in truth limited the opposition to long-range shooting. The control by the Hawks was commendable – looking up, playing as a team, creating quality chances and with a bit more luck, the game would have gone in their favour.

A real battle at Glebelands, but a fantastic performance by the Hawks. MoTM going to Lucian at the back for his composure and passing. Another solid game.

? VAR Verdict (Totally Unofficial)

? Scene: Glebelands School, second half. The ball is launched from Ewhurst’s midfield like a heat-seeking missile. It cannons off the crossbar, bounces down onto the line, and spins back out like it’s auditioning for Strictly Come Dancing.

?️ VAR Room (aka the referee’s imagination):
• VAR Assistant 1: “Did it cross the line?”
• VAR Assistant 2: “I blinked.”
• VAR Assistant 3: “I was distracted by a pigeon.”
• Referee: “No goal. My gut says no. Also, the linesman’s eyebrow twitch confirmed it.”

? Post-match quote from the ref:
“I left my goal-line tech in the shed next to my lawnmower.”

? Post-match quote from an Ewhurst parent:
“It was in. I saw it. I’ve got 20/20 vision and a sixth sense for football injustice.”

? Post-match quote from Arthur:
“I didn’t see it go in, but I did see my life flash before my eyes. That ball was moving like a comet.”

? Touchline Tension Tracker™
• Volume Level: 9/10 – A few Ewhurst parent was louder than the referee’s whistle.
• Gestures Per Minute: 14 – Including two double-arm flails and one dramatic hat removal.
• Sideline Sprint Count: 3 – One coach definitely lost his head.
• Tea Spill Incidents: 2 – One during The Incident, one during Freddie’s goal.