It turned out Penn and Tyler’s were too scared for the rematch and cancelled last minute us. Perhaps wisely, after yet another terrific performance by Brill United. This is a team that just gets better week after week 💪

Marlow kindly put together an opposition but must be regretting it now as they gently lick their wounds after the Brill Baptism of fire. Their head coach asked me before the game where Brill was. He will now never forget 💪⚽️💪

A magnificent 7-1 victory today and the team did so well. It was a tight start, locked at nil all for the first 15 mins, helped by some world class last ditch defending by Theo who was magnificent all game. The game was well balanced until a rare goal from a corner. Beautifully launched in by Gabe for Sid to flick it in 1-0.

And then, 5 minutes later, the moment Brill FC had been waiting for all year. A wonderful looping ball from energetic Eddie found none other than Ben ‘Garnacho’ Southeard. Still 30 yards to cover and a defender to shrug off, Ben powered through and slotted the ball right in the corner. 2-0. Pandemonium on the sidelines. What a moment.

Half time came and still plenty of work to be done in the second half to protect the lead. Even if Henry claimed that he’d been busier watching paint dry.

If Carlsberg did U11 football they’d probably bottle up that second half. Wow. Freddie and Harpo completely owned the midfield with excellent tackling and top notch distribution - the opposition could not really compete. Harpo nearly pulled off goal of the season rattling the cross bar from a shot from the half way line. Amazing. It did end up being an assist for Sid who was ready to pounce and claim yet another of his FOUR goals. Incredible.

We might have struggled without the tenacious Arlo ‘Pirlo’ (patent that quickly) at the back. Didn’t miss a tackle and really composed.

Gabe down the right was like watching Brazil (his holiday destination next week so if he does not return he’s likely been nabbed by the national team). Some of those balls into the box were excellent and no surprise he headed to Mother’s Day celebrations with a goal and 3 assists. Some might say Ben’s second goal might have been Gabe’s but VAR showed that the ball was very likely to be blown off course had Ben not been there to tap it in / steal it 😬😬😂😂

Our star of the day and POTM went to Eddie who played the entire game at right back. He showed great bravery, determination and skill - even getting his first assist 💪💪.

What a day and well done Brill ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Today’s away match against Elmhurst was a resounding win for Brill United, with a final score of 9-0.

It was a one-sided game. Brill were quicker and stronger than Elmhurst, had most of the possession and played great passing football. They kept the ball well under pressure and pressed hard to get it back when they lost it.

Brill could have scored several times before finally breaking through when Jacob played a super through ball for Sid to run on to and place his shot in the corner of the net. Not long after, Elmhurst’s first-half keeper made a really good save, one of several, only to make a poor clearance that put his defence in trouble when pressed by Brill’s front line and Sid scored his second from close range.

At half time the score was 2-0 and it could have been many more. All the play was in Brill’s attacking half and despite every Elmhurst player seemingly in defence, Brill played some great football. They held on to the ball under pressure, found teammates with accurate passing and had positive high-energy runners in wide areas.

Shortly after the restart Sid got his hat-trick! Jacob’s full-blooded corner aimed close to the near post was cut out by their second-half keeper, who couldn’t hold it and spilled out of his grasp to Sid, who poked it into the net with one touch.

The game seemed to open up more with Elmhurst’s team changes. Harpo broke through their defence and hammered the ball just inches over the bar. Shortly after, Freddie scored with a powerful shot from close to the penalty spot to make it 4-0.

Next, Jacob scored powerfully as he sped through from the left to make it 5. Harpo got his well-deserved goal with a shot from outside the area that the keeper got his hands to but couldn’t stop. Freddie then got his 2nd, shooting strong enough for it to go through the keeper’s hands.

Ted, who had started on the right side of the back three, was moved up front for the final quarter and used his considerable pace to easily outrun the Elmhurst back line and place his shot in the corner of the net. Finally Jacob got an excellent second from a tight angle, blasting the ball in, giving the keeper no chance.

So 9-0 was the final score and fully deserved, reflecting Brill’s dominance. Eddie in goal and the back line of Ted, Sam and Arlo had little to do, but when they did, they were aware to the dangers and sharp. The midfield of Freddie and Harpo in the centre were dominant and Harry and Jacob as wide men couldn’t be contained. Striker Sid, who had a hat-trick before anyone else had scored, was named MOTM.

An entertaining afternoon of football that was a pleasure to watch.