Match Report - Jeanfield Swifts AFC v Burrelton AFC

Jeanfield hosted Burrelton at Riverside for an Ashleigh Cup quarter-final showdown, the stage set for an epic encounter on a pristine pitch.

Burrelton dominated the first half, leaving the Swifts struggling to keep pace. Despite opportunities for both sides, neither could take the lead.

In the second half, Jeanfield's manager demanded more from his squad,
Ans tweaked the formation. However, Burrelton broke through on the 55th minute, scoring after finding space. Jeanfield rallied, with their under-18 talents J. Forbes and B. Calderwood making notable impacts. Despite Calderwood's clear penalty claim being waved off, Jeanfield pressed on, narrowly missing opportunities until the dying moments.

In a dramatic finale, J. Jardine's 35 yard out deep looping wind assisted cross connected with the back post and went in, igniting celebrations as the match ended in a 1-1 draw. If you ask his dad it was Ronaldinho like, asking Jack he tried to play a low cross field ball.

Full time
Jeanfield Swifts AFC 1
Burrelton AFC 1

J.Jardine ⚽

The cup rules dictated an additional 30 minutes of extra time, with both teams fiercely pushing for victory, but the keepers remained resolute.

The ref blew the whistle and signalled penalties would decide the winner.

Penalty Takers
S.Carle ⚽
Burrelton ⚽
B.Potter ⚽
Burrelton ❌
J.Jardine ⚽
Burrelton ❌
B.Calderwood ⚽

Jeanfield win 4-1 on Penalties and it was one of the U18s B.Calderwood to slotted home the winning penalty and kicked off the celebrations!

Fulltime
Jeanfield Swifts AFC 1 (5)
Burrelton AFC 1 (2)

J.Jardine ⚽⚽
S.Carle ⚽
B.Potter ⚽
B.Calderwood ⚽

Man of the Match honors went to Jordan Welch, whose outstanding performance and penalty heroics secured the win, supported by sponsor Colco Plumbing and Heating.

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