🏆 ORC U12 Division Three Cup Preview

Steve Halls
5 days ago
2 min read

CHARS U12 GREENS vs BSC U12 STRIPES

Saturday 16th May • 9:30am KO • Panshanger FC

Cup football always brings a different kind of energy — and this Saturday, our CHARS U12 GREENS step onto the Panshanger FC pitch with a place in club history firmly in their sights. After a brilliant cup run built on resilience, teamwork and no shortage of quality, the Greens now face BSC U12 Stripes in the ORC U12 Division Three Cup Final 2026.

Led by the outstanding coaching trio of Anthony Michael, John Sewell and James Needs, this group has grown stronger every week. Their journey to the final tells you everything about their character.

🌟 The Road to the Final

Quarter Final

Sun 1st March

CHARS U12 GREENS 1–0 Panshanger U12 Tigers

A tight, hard‑fought battle settled by a decisive strike from Lewis Needs, showing early signs of the grit that would define this cup run alongside a superb defensive display by Andreas Chrysostomou in goal and Noah Michael, Luca Crouch, Gledis Pervana and Ali Servi in defence to earn the clean sheet.

Semi Final

Sun 19th April

CHARS U12 GREENS 5–2 Bury Rangers U12 Reds

A statement performance. Luca Michael leading the line superbly and a domimant midfield performance by Stan Sewell, with goals from George Cavalier, Max McCartney, Kaleb Mukena, and a superb Ronald Pali brace powered the Greens into the final in style.

🔍 Match Focus

This final is set up perfectly: two strong sides, a neutral venue, and a trophy on the line.

Expect intensity. Expect moments of brilliance. Expect the Greens to give everything.

With the leadership of Anthony, John and James on the touchline — and a squad full of belief — CHARS Youth U12 Greens head into the final ready to write the next chapter.