Sunday 30th November
Squad: Esme, Izzy, Arielle, Eve, Sienna W, Lillie, Emy, Sienna W, Chloe
Sponsors: Hamilton Medical and Lightning Tools
Rugby Town U12 Pumas delivered their strongest performance of the season with a dominant 9–0 win over Rugby Borough Bobcats. From the first whistle, the Pumas set a blistering pace on the heavy but flat pitch, pressing high and controlling possession.
Sienna M’s relentless pressure on the Bobcats’ back line set the tone early, and it wasn’t long before Eve opened the scoring. She completed a first-half hat-trick with a superb solo run, a composed finish from Lillie’s assist, and a confidently struck free-kick to send Rugby into the break 3–0 up.
The second half began much like the first, with Lillie adding the fourth directly from Eve’s low, driven corner. Sienna W capped a standout right-wing display by slotting home the fifth, before Eve turned provider once more—this time releasing Sienna M on the left to calmly tuck away the sixth.
Captain Emy worked tirelessly in midfield, linking play and shielding the defence, and was unlucky not to score after striking the post. Behind her, the defensive unit of Esme, Izzy, Arielle, and Chloe stood firm, earning a deserved clean sheet and providing constant support to the attack. Esme also impressed by stepping up in goal again and helping the team with solid work between the sticks.
Amidst a still determined defense, Lillie then chipped the keeper from the edge of the box for Rugby’s seventh, before Eve raced through to claim her fourth goal in what was arguably her finest performance in Rugby colours—combining prolific finishing with creative assists. As the match neared its close, Lillie completed her second hat-trick of the season with a well-taken ninth, a fitting reward for her tireless end-to-end display.
With no substitutes available, the Pumas showed remarkable energy, focus, and discipline, maintaining free-flowing football and strong positional play for the full match. Special praise goes to Chloe, already making her mark in just her second appearance, and to Arielle for an excellent showing at centre-back. Izzy, in particular, was composed and assured throughout the game at right-back.
A fantastic team performance—well done, Rugby Town!
Eve – ⚽⚽⚽⚽
Lillie – ⚽⚽⚽
Sienna W – ⚽
Sienna M – ⚽
Manager’s Player – Arielle
Parents’ Player – Eve