Match Report: FC Hanley Reserves vs Ball Haye Green Reserves

Ball Haye Green Reserves produced a spirited comeback to earn a 3-3 draw away at FC Hanley Reserves in a crucial promotion clash.

The hosts struck first through Nathan Jones on 15 minutes, but Green responded quickly with Keegan Thomas levelling the game just four minutes later (19’) to make it 1-1.

FC Hanley regained the lead before the break, with Nathan Jones grabbing his second on 26 minutes to put the home side 2-1 up heading into half-time.

The game remained finely balanced in the second half, but Hanley extended their advantage on 65 minutes through Thomas Smith, making it 3-1 and leaving Green with a mountain to climb.

But Ball Haye showed real character.

A late surge began when Keegan Thomas pulled one back on 85 minutes to give Green hope, before Fabian Horvath fired home a dramatic equaliser on 89 minutes to complete the comeback.

With all the momentum in their favour, Green looked the more likely side to snatch a winner — and with a few more minutes on the clock, they may well have done.

A huge point in the context of the promotion race, and a performance full of resilience, belief, and late drama from Ball Haye Green Reserves.