In a match that had more twists and turns than a rollercoaster, the clash between Old Tiffinians and Dorkinians left spectators in stitches and awe. Tiffinians ultimately triumphed 2-1, but the real winners were anyone lucky enough to witness this spectacle.

The first half began with a bang as Tom Scott netted a goal for Tiffinians, courtesy of a sublime through ball from Sandy. Sandy’s pass was so perfect it could’ve doubled as a love letter to the net. The Dorkinians’ defense was left scratching their heads.

But the comedy didn’t stop there. A near-miss had the crowd in stitches when Sandy almost made it 2-0, again benefiting from a through ball, this time from Will. However, the linesman’s flag went up, and Will fell to his knees in melodramatic despair, as if auditioning for a Shakespearean tragedy.

The second half brought more hilarity when Dorkinians managed to equalise with a quick free-kick while Tiffinians were still figuring out how to build a wall. Seb, with a touch of the dramatic, shouted “Disgrace!” as the ball found the back of the net.

Throughout the match, the phrase “spirit of football” was thrown around like confetti at a celebration, with many Tiffin players using it to justify their comical antics on the pitch.

As the clock ticked down, it seemed like the final curtain had fallen on the match. But in a last-ditch effort, Tiffinians scored with the very last kick of the game. Tom Scott, the man of the match, executed a header from a Colin Avery cross that was so precise, even GPS would be jealous.

In the end, Old Tiffinians emerged victorious, but it was the laughter and absurdity on the field that truly made this match a memorable display of football’s unique charm.