Hopwood Hall College v Eccles 2nd Team

Eccles 2nd Team put on a strong display away from home

In an intense matchup between Hopwood College and Eccles 2nds, the game ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw. Eccles looked set for victory, leading 3-1 with just 15 minutes remaining, thanks to two goals from Aaron Matondo and a well-taken strike by Samuel Obamwonyi. Leandro Carlos was instrumental in Eccles' attack, earning the Man of the Match title after providing two crucial assists one of them being an exception reverse pass inside the Hopwood defender. However, Hopwood College mounted an impressive late comeback, scoring twice in the final moments to level the score. Eccles will be left wondering how they let the lead slip, but it was an entertaining game with strong performances on both sides.

SCORERS: AARON MATONDO (2) SAMUEL OBAMWOYNI (1) MAN OF THE MATCH: LEANDRO CARLOS FINAL SCORE: ECCLES 2NDS 3 - 3 HOPWOOD COLLEGE

Eccles 3rd Team v Warrington Vale College

Eccles draw with a dramatic late comeback

Eccles third team were trying to win back-to-back games but got off to the worst possible start when they went behind within the first two minutes. The hosts were on top in the early stages, but Eccles equalised with a great finish from Bruno Dalo. On 30 minutes Eccles took the lead through Dylan Walker. Eccles missed several good chances before half time, and they were made to pay when the hosts scored to make the game 2-2 at half time. The home side started the better side in the second half, and they scored a well taken goal and a penalty to lead 4-2. Eccles showed great character to respond with a Brillant strike from Bruno Dala with only five minutes left in the game. Eccles were pushing hard to get something out of the game but could not score. But with two minutes remaining Marcio curled a fantastic finish to grab a late point for Eccles.

SCORERS: BRUNO DALA (2) DYLAN WALKER (1) MARCIO (1) MAN OF THE MATCH: BRUNO DALA FINAL SCORE: ECCLES 3RDS 4 - 4 WARRINGTON VALE

Pendleton 2-2 Carmel College

Phil Sunga’s last-gasp goal salvaged Pendleton a 2-2 draw against Carmel College

Pendleton were on the cusp of a first home League defeat since February 2024 until Phil Sunga squeezed the ball past the Carmel College goalkeeper with Pendleton's 28th and final attempt of an extraordinary second half. Hammad Mustapha, fired a warning when he volleyed wide after being located by Danni Ogbeide - but Carmel College did not listen. Isaac Tutuma skipped inside off the right and released Phil Sunga, who raced clear through on goal and prodded past the opposition goalkeeper in the ninth minute. Shortly afterwards, Oliver Farrell whipped in a free-kick which hit the outside of the post. Carmel College levelled with their first shot in the 22nd minute. The opposition forward pulled the ball back to his teammate after a quickly-taken free-kick and the Carmel College player curled a glorious effort into the top-right corner. Carmel College then took the lead in first-half added time when the opposition defender rose highest to crash in a header at the far post, with their set-piece prowess again paying dividends. Before long, the incessant pressure from Pendleton College had arrived. Carmel College defended heroically, while a superb stop from the opposition goalkeeper kept out a mesmeric leap and header from Emmanuel Kisula. Chance and after chance after chance came and went, with the Carmel College surviving each time. That was until the very final seconds, when Isaac White’s shot rebounded for Phil Sunga to plunder the equaliser.

SCORERS: P SUNGA (2) MAN OF THE MATCH: P SUNGA FINAL SCORE: PENDLETON 2 - 2 CARMEL COLLEGE