Our boys came from behind twice to edge out Bridge United A 3-2 away from home in a hard-fought encounter played under a blazing sun.

With nearly all our players having come through tiring football games the previous night, we were slow out of the blocks and found ourselves a goal down early on. Bridge United pressed home their advantage and Moneypoint were fortunate not to be further behind at the break.

The turning point came at half-time, with a raft of substitutions bringing fresh legs from the U14 ranks. The introduction of new blood transformed the midfield battle and, crucially, bought the tiring starters valuable recovery time in the heat.

Moneypoint drew level when Adam O'C dangerous ball across goal crept in, part cross, part shot, all effective. Bridge United responded almost immediately, though, restoring their lead after a goalmouth scramble that Moneypoint couldn't clear.

Rather than wilt, the visitors raised their intensity. Daniel C levelled matters with a clinical finish, set up by Adam R, before the same combination struck again, Adam R again the provider, Daniel the finisher, this time with a superb strike from outside the box to complete the turnaround and seal all three points.

A gritty, warm-weather win built on squad depth and a strong second-half response.