Wyrley Juniors have claimed the prestigious County Youth U15 Sunday Cup title with a dramatic victory over Four Oaks, secured via a nail-biting penalty shootout.

From the outset, both sides demonstrated their attacking intent, with Four Oaks having the first real opportunity of the match in the opening minute. A well-placed free kick from just outside the penalty area tested the Wyrley goalkeeper, who was equal to the task and turned the ball around the post.

Wyrley responded with a chance of their own, with their number 11 carrying the ball and unleashing a powerful shot from distance that just missed the target.

Despite both teams enjoying spells of possession, it was Wyrley who fashioned the next significant chance of the game with a stinging effort that forced the Oaks' keeper to make a good save, though he needed a second attempt to gather the ball.

The Oaks' keeper was again called into action just before the half-hour mark as he tipped over a fierce shot from the edge of the area. However, just a minute later, it was Wyrley who took the lead with a well-executed set-piece routine. A free-kick from near the corner flag was floated towards the back post, where the number 12 rose highest to power a header into the net.

The Oaks had an excellent chance to level things just before the break, with the number 18 going through one-on-one with the Wyrley keeper. However, the keeper produced a magnificent save down low to preserve his team's lead.

There was more drama in the dying moments of the first half as the ball pinged around the Wyrley penalty area from a corner, eventually falling to the Oaks' number 4, who struck the post.

After the restart, the Oaks continued to push for an equaliser, but were repeatedly thwarted by a resolute Wyrley defence. Eventually, however, the breakthrough came, with the Oaks being awarded a penalty after a handball by a Wyrley player inside the area. The spot-kick was dispatched expertly, despite the Wyrley keeper getting a hand to it.

As the match drew to a close, it was clear that the outcome would be decided by a penalty shootout. In a tense and dramatic shootout, Wyrley emerged victorious.

Overall, it was a thrilling and closely contested encounter, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. However, it was Wyrley who ultimately prevailed, deservedly claiming the County Youth U15 Sunday Cup title.