It was a tough afternoon for Rutherford, who slipped to a heavy 7–0 defeat. The team were behind almost immediately, conceding inside the opening 30 seconds, and despite working to find their rhythm they went into the break trailing 2–0.

The second half began more positively, with Rutherford keeping their shape and competing well for the first 15 minutes. However, once the third goal went in, the momentum shifted firmly to the opposition. From there the contest became one-sided, with Rutherford struggling to regain their composure as the goals continued to come.

One bright spot was the performance of goalkeeper Ethan, who pulled off a string of excellent saves and ensured the scoreline was not even greater.

It was a disappointing result, but also a reminder of the levels required in this league. Attention now turns to the next fixture, where the players will be keen to show a stronger response.