Tamworth Men's Firsts Vs Old Silhillians 3

Tamworth Men's 1st team faced their first defeat of the season in a hard-fought encounter against Old Sils, ending their impressive unbeaten run. 

Despite a spirited performance, Tamworth were unable to capitalise on key moments, allowing Old Sils to secure a 3-1 victory.

The game started brightly for Tamworth, with Joshua Volante opening the scoring early in the first half. A sharp piece of interplay from Dylan Waldron and midfielder James Griffin set Volante free, and he slotted the ball past the Old Sils goalkeeper with precision. The early goal gave Tamworth momentum, and they looked to build on their lead with strong attacking play.

Dylan Waldron showing excellent composure and vision in defence, picking off some key attacks from Old Sils along with Centre Back Carter Bradshaw Tamowrth held strong for the first half , while Olly Bowyer marshalled the midfield line with resilience, making crucial tackles to thwart Old Sils’ counterattacks. 

Half time 1-0. 

However, Old Sils gradually found their rhythm and equalised after halftime.

The second half saw Tamworth push hard for a second goal. Ian Wagstaff and Graeme Cooke both came agonisingly close, with Wagstaff's shot skimming the post and Cooke forcing an impressive save from the Old Sils keeper. Despite their efforts, it was Old Sils who took the lead with a swift counterattack, leaving the Tamworth defense scrambling.

As the clock ticked down, Old Sils added a third goal to seal the result, taking advantage of Tamworth’s high press in the closing stages. Although the scoreline did not go their way, Tamworth’s performance showed plenty of positives. The team’s energy and determination, led by Waldron and Bowyer, set a solid foundation for the remainder of the season.

Tamworth will look to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture, carrying lessons learned from this challenging encounter.

Result: Tamworth 1–3 Old Sils