Bullets fire back in draw

After what felt like an eternity without a home fixture, AFCMB Bullets finally returned to home turf to face a well-organised Kingsbury Aztecs side in an entertaining and hard-fought encounter.

From the opening whistle, AFC started brightly, playing some excellent football and moving the ball with confidence. Their passing and movement kept Kingsbury on the back foot for much of the first half, with the Bullets creating several promising chances. Despite their attacking pressure, AFC just couldn’t find the finishing touch. Late in the half, the home side thought they had broken the deadlock, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. With neither team able to score, the sides went into the break level at 0–0.

The second half began in a similar fashion, with AFC again looking sharp early on. However, midway through the half Kingsbury managed to take the lead against the run of play. Shortly afterwards, the visitors were awarded a penalty which they converted to double their advantage and move 2–0 ahead.

Facing a two-goal deficit, AFC showed great character and determination. A change in formation sparked new energy in the Bullets, who pushed forward in search of goals. Their persistence paid off as they pulled one back with a well-taken goal, giving the team renewed belief.

With momentum now firmly on their side, AFC continued to press and were rewarded again with another excellent goal to bring the score level. The comeback ensured the Bullets earned a well-deserved share of the points after an impressive second-half fightback.

AFC can take plenty of positives from the performance, particularly their attacking play and resilience, which saw them recover from two goals down to secure the draw.

Goals

Archie

Challis

Player of the Match – Dexter

Dexter earned the Player of the Match award after delivering an outstanding performance filled with energy, determination, and skill. Starting out on the wing, Dexter put in a tireless shift, constantly supporting both the attack and the defence. His work rate was exceptional, repeatedly tracking back to help his full back defend while also pushing forward to create attacking opportunities.

Player of the Match - Dexter

As the game moved into the exciting closing stages of the second half, Dexter stepped up to play as a striker and continued to make a huge impact. His movement and determination kept the opposition defence under constant pressure, giving his team a strong attacking presence when it mattered most.

Throughout the match, Dexter showed excellent footwork and confidence on the ball. His dribbling ability stood out, gliding past opposition players with control and composure to drive his team forward. Combined with his relentless effort and teamwork, Dexter’s performance was a key factor in the team’s overall play.

A well-deserved Player of the Match performance from Dexter, showcasing fantastic work rate, skill, and commitment from start to finish.

Team sponsors Mealey Electrical and Octopus Energy.