U16 Boys · West Youth League
Josh's late penalty wins it 2‑1 for Playwell United U16 Boys
2‑1Playwell United vs Brackfield Boys· 17 Oct 2026· Home
Playwell United U16 Boys won 2-1 at home to Brackfield Boys, with Josh scoring a penalty in the 75th minute to settle a local derby fixture. It was an overcast morning on a difficult wet and greasy surface for both teams, but the boys kept going to get the result.
Sam gets the first
Sam gave Playwell the lead in the 10th minute, finishing a simple close range tap-in after a goalmouth scramble. Playwell had a further chance to extend the lead in the 37th minute, but their penalty went wide and it stayed 1-0.
Brackfield level from the spot
That lead lasted until the 40th minute, when Brackfield Boys scored a penalty to make it a half-time score of 1-1.
Following the break, Playwell made their first tactical substitution, bringing on Connor for Reece, a change which helped to settle the team as they looked to push forward for the winner.
Playwell made their second change with Ethan coming on for Oliver in the 52nd minute to give the boys some much needed fresh legs.
Following the break, Playwell made their first tactical substitution, bringing on Connor for Reece, a change which helped to settle the team as they looked to push forward for the winner.
Playwell made their second change with Ethan coming on for Oliver in the 52nd minute to give the boys some much needed fresh legs.
Josh settles it from the spot
The group improved as the game went on, and in the 75th minutethwy got their reward when Josh sent a penalty into the top right corner to put the boys 2-1 up. That proved to be the winner.
Josh earns Player of the Match
Josh was named manager's Player of the Match for his tireless running and enthusiasm.
Manager Alex Grant said: “Everyone played a part today to help us get over the line, and I thought we grew into the game as it went on. I'm really proud of how the boys stuck together and hope they keep playing like this in our next game, it was a joy to watch.”
Manager Alex Grant said: “Everyone played a part today to help us get over the line, and I thought we grew into the game as it went on. I'm really proud of how the boys stuck together and hope they keep playing like this in our next game, it was a joy to watch.”
Farwick next, with the same spirit
The boys head to Farwick Youth at Farwick Sports Centre on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with a 10:00 AM kick-off. After a win like this where the boys never gave up, we would love to see you on the sidelines cheering them on. If you can make it, bring a family member or friend along.
Thank you, Dalton Decorators
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