Colney Heath U23 2-3 AVDFC U23
Team: Sean Locke-Hart; Harvey Matthews, Charlie Hine, Robert Gomez, Terry Griffiths; Jacob Mitchell, Luke Horward, Abdullah Khan, Owen Broughton; Mitchell Bailey, Kyle Lawrence
Subs: Darrien Garcia, Dylan Eatwell, Owen Magorokosho, Daryl Akum-Ojong
The Under 23s started their league campaign away at Colney Heath Under23s and produced a superb comeback.
Within 10 minutes Colney Heath took the lead when a cross wasn’t dealt with properly and they pounced.
Gomez then got a yellow card before Colney Heath ran down the left flank and a simple cross was converted well to put them 2-0 up.
24 minutes and Dynamos were back in it, a great run from Lawrence saw him upended in the box and penalty awarded. He dusted himself down and despatched the penalty to give Dynamos a lifeline.
Half Time: Colney Heath 2-1 Dynamos
A slow start to the second half saw both teams not creating many clear chances. With an hour gone Mitchel Bailey was replaced by Daryl and then 10 minutes later Griffiths was replaced by Owen Magy.
Less than 15 minutes left and Dynamos found themselves all square. Lawrence created the opportunity as he found Owen Broughton in space and he beat the keeper to make it 2-2.
Kyle was then booked in a scuffle with the keeper and a matter of minutes later was on hanf to score the winner. He collected the ball, beat 2 players and smashed the ball home.
Manager, Damian, freshened it up for the final 10 minutes with Abdullah and Jacob replaced by Dylan Eatwell and Darrien Garcia.
Charlie Hine picked up a Yellow towards the end of the game as Dynamos saw out the win.
An all-round fantastic team display, demonstrating the potential in a hugely talented squad.
Notable performances from Luke Horwood and debutant Robert Gomez.
Next up, Tring Athletic Under 23.