? MATCH REPORT: Derby Singh Brothers vs The Vics ?
The Vics travelled into the city on Saturday, ready for battle against the high-flying Derby Singh Brothers in a Central Midlands Premier South clash. Singh had started the season strong — but The Vics came determined to prove a point.
From the first whistle, both sides looked to get the ball down and play, probing for openings, testing each other’s nerve. It was tight, tense — the kind of football that makes every touch matter.
Then, disaster struck in the 23rd minute. A mix-up at the back — one of those heart-in-mouth moments — and Derby Singh took full advantage. Their left winger whipped the ball across goal, and their striker was there to tap home from five yards. 1–0.
But The Vics are made of sterner stuff. The response? Instant. Just three minutes later, a hopeful ball over the top caused chaos in the Singh defence. Confusion reigned as their keeper and defenders collided — and Marcus Tudgay seized the moment. Calm as you like, he lifted the ball over everyone from 20 yards. Perfection. 1–1, and The Vics were back in it!
Moments later, they thought they’d gone ahead. Labbi Domini, electric down the left, tore past his man and unleashed a thunderous effort that rattled the crossbar and seemed to bounce over the line — but no goal was given! Agony for The Vics, who could only watch as play carried on.
The tackles started flying, the temperature rising. Durrell Berry made his presence known in midfield with crunching challenges that left the Singh players thinking twice. This was a battle.
And just before halftime, The Vics struck again! A loose ball from Singh fell kindly to Mason Tudgay — blistering pace, quick thinking — he slipped through his dad, Marcus, and the veteran made no mistake. Cool. Clinical. 2–1 to The Vics!
But it could’ve been all square right before the break — Singh’s striker found himself six yards out with the goal gaping. Yet Noony, the best keeper in the league, pulled off a stunning reflex save, clawing the ball off the line and preserving the lead. Unreal. The kind of stop that wins games.
Half-time: Singh 1 – 2 Vics.
The second half exploded into life. A late challenge on Labbi sparked chaos — twenty players involved in handbags, emotions boiling over. And it lit a fire under The Vics. Labbi went on a rampage — Singh simply couldn’t handle him.
A foul on the unstoppable winger led to a free-kick out wide. Marcus flicked the delivery on over the stranded keeper, and Max Tolley was there to nod home from close range. 3–1. The Vics were flying.
The momentum was all theirs. Substitutions came, but the energy didn’t drop. The football was flowing, confident, ruthless.
Then, in the 79th minute, Jacob Hawksworth took control inside the box, looked up, and curled a gorgeous effort beyond the keeper. 4–1. Game over — or so it seemed.
But there was time for one more moment of magic. Courtay, dancing down the right wing, turned his defender inside out — and back again for good measure — before laying it off for Marcus Tudgay to slam home his first hat-trick in Vics colours! 5–1. Scenes!
Unfortunately, a lapse in concentration late on saw Singh grab two soft goals — one from a dubious penalty, another from a messy scramble — but the damage had long been done.
Final score: Derby Singh Brothers 3 – 5 The Vics.
It might read 5–3, but make no mistake — this was domination from The Vics. Relentless, determined, and full of fire. Three points secured, spirits soaring, and a statement made.
Up the Vics! ?⚽️