Grimsargh Village produced a spirited and resilient performance away from home against Sir Tom Finney Whites in a closely fought contest that was decided by the finest of margins.

The hosts took an early lead, going 1–0 up in the opening stages, but Grimsargh responded superbly. Teddy K brought the sides level with a stunning free kick that flew into the roof of the net, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance and ensuring the game went into half-time locked at 1–1.

The second half remained tight and competitive, with both teams creating chances and enjoying spells of pressure. Unfortunately for Grimsargh, it was Sir Tom Finney’s number 3 who found the decisive moment, bursting through midfield before calmly placing the ball past an ever-advancing Teddy E. Teddy once again stepped in between the posts and delivered another magnificent performance, continuing his excellent recent run while filling in as goalkeeper.

Defensively, Grimsargh were outstanding, limiting a strong Sir Tom Finney side to just two goals — a record low concession for the team and a real marker of the progress being made. The midfield and attacking units worked tirelessly, winning the ball back high up the pitch and breaking quickly, but just couldn’t quite find the final touch to turn promising moments into goals.

The challenge was made even tougher with no substitutes available, and an unwell Noah H bravely stepping in at the last minute due to a lack of numbers. Despite this, the team showed real togetherness, commitment, and effort, giving absolutely everything until the final whistle.

On another day, this could easily have been a very different result, but there were plenty of positives to take as Grimsargh continue to grow, compete, and develop as a group.

Manager’s Comments:
“I’m really proud of the lads and the performances they’ve been putting in recently. The effort, commitment, and progress they’re showing week by week is clear for everyone to see. They should be proud of themselves — the hard work is paying off and we’ll keep building from here.”