Bassit’s Strike and Cameron’s Heroics See Coleshill Upset Birmingham City

The winter had thrown everything at Pack Meadow — snow, driving rain, freezing nights and even a bout of mumps — but none of it could dampen the sense of occasion when football finally returned. More than 200 fans packed in, turning a cold evening into something warm and electric as Coleshill prepared to face Birmingham City in the Birmingham Senior Cup.

Sponsored by Electric Centre LTD, The first half unfolded like a chess match. Both sides felt each other out, cautious and compact, with Coleshill perhaps nudging ahead in the number of chances and shots but never quite finding the killer touch. Defences were alert, midfield battles were tight, and the crowd settled into the tension of a game that felt like it could be decided by a single moment.

That moment arrived just after the hour. In the 53rd minute, Marvellous Onabirekhanlan won the ball in the centre and slipped a perfectly timed pass through to Bassit Mandey. Bassit took the ball on with the calm of someone who knew exactly what was required: he held off two defenders, steadied himself and guided a low finish beyond the keeper’s left hand and inside the post. The roar that followed felt like release — not just for the goal, but for a community starved of fixtures and eager for a result.

He pulled off four superb saves, the most dramatic a fingertip stop that turned a fierce free kick onto the post and away from danger, allowing the defence to scramble clear. His composure under bombardment earned him Man of the Match and, more importantly, preserved the slender lead.

When the final whistle blew, Bassit’s strike did more than win the game — it etched his name into club folklore as the 11th Coleshill player to score against a professional side — a milestone that brought hugs, handshakes and a fair share of pride. The players celebrated with the supporters who had braved the elements, and the sense of achievement was plain to see.

Coleshill now progress to the next round of the Birmingham Senior Cup, where Rugby Town awaits. For a squad that has weathered postponements and a packed schedule, this victory is both a reward and a springboard: a reminder that grit, a moment of individual quality and a goalkeeper in top form can turn a testing season into a night to remember.