The Allieds endured a frustrating evening, drawing 3-3 against Burnham U18s. The game began ominously for the Allieds, conceding a goal within the first two minutes. However, they showed resilience and determination, clawing their way back into the contest. Dan Snow and Matt Tweed scored crucial goals in the final five minutes of the first half, turning the tide of the game but a missed penalty meant that they went in 2-1 at the break.
The second half saw the Allieds struggle to maintain their momentum. They gifted their opponents an equaliser at the start of the half, undoing their hard work from the first half. Despite this setback, Lucas Jacobs restored the Allieds’ lead, making it 3-2. With just minutes left, the Allieds switched off during a short corner, allowing their opponents to level the score once more, ending the match in a 3-3 draw.
The draw feels like a significant setback for the Allieds, particularly given their title aspirations. Despite the disappointment, the Allieds demonstrated their ability to fight back from adversity, a trait that will be crucial in their upcoming fixtures.
Despite the draw, the Allieds remain top of the league albeit that the teams below have games in hand.
