Warwick Football Academy produced an impressive second-half display to defeat FC Bascome 2-0 and claim the Leonard DeRosa-Holder Under-15 Championship at Wellington Oval.
After a closely contested and scoreless first half, two unanswered goals after the interval proved enough for Warwick to secure the prestigious youth title.
The match burst into life in the second period, with FC Bascome initially dominating the early exchanges. Only a brilliant point-blank block by Warwick goalkeeper Maximus Rayner denied Adaj O’Brien and kept the scores level.
However, Warwick broke the deadlock against the run of play in the 51st minute. A superb individual run down the left flank by Cillian McGlynn saw him bypass the advancing Bascome goalkeeper Tayte Browne, before squaring the ball for Charlie Smith to tap into an empty net.
Despite sustained pressure from a resilient Bascome side, inspired by MVP Quinn Farnsworth, Warwick’s defence—anchored by MVP Ray Richardson—held firm.
Warwick sealed the championship four minutes from time when Caleb Mello's 76th-minute header deflected off the upright and into the net, sparking joyous celebrations as they secured the coveted trophy.
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