Hereford vs Solihull Moors

Tiensia's 57th-minute opener shifted the dynamic entirely. Until that moment, Hereford had matched their National League opponents. The goal forced Hereford to chase the game, and a mass substitution immediately after the goal — bringing on nine changes including several academy players — broke their structure. Solihull seized on the resulting disorganisation to dominate the final half-hour.

• Junior Tiensia (Solihull Moors): Scored the crucial opener with a powerful run and finish, setting the tone for the second half. His pace was a constant threat on the left flank.
• Kian Ryley (Solihull Moors): Introduced in the 67th minute, scored twice in two minutes (84', 85') against his former club, where he spent a loan spell in 2023.
• Nathaniel Ford (Solihull Moors): Made a key first-half save to deny Keziah Martin and kept a clean sheet on his return to the starting lineup.
• Keziah Martin (Hereford): Hereford's most dangerous attacker in the first half, forcing Ford's best save and involved in the Bulls' best moments.

Player of the match: Kian Ryley — two goals from the bench in a clinical cameo.

Solihull's 3-0 scoreline was a tale of two halves. Hereford matched the Moors for 56 minutes — the score was 0-0 and the hosts had created the better chances. The xG picture (if available) would likely show a narrow gap before the first goal. After Tiensia's opener, Hereford's mass substitution (nine changes in one block) meant the game became unstructured, and Solihull's superior squad depth told. The two Ryley goals in the 84th and 85th minutes — just 60 seconds apart — reflected a game that had opened up completely rather than sustained Solihull dominance.

Solihull Moors secured back-to-back pre-season wins for the first time this summer, following last week's 2-1 victory at Hednesford Town. They host League One side Burton Albion at Damson Park on Tuesday 28 July (7pm kick-off) in their penultimate friendly before the National League season begins.

Hereford's pre-season record now reads one win, one draw and two defeats from four friendlies. They face Sky Bet League 2 side Shrewsbury Town at Edgar Street on Tuesday 28 July (7.45pm) in the A49 derby, their final home friendly of the summer.

A scoreline that flattered the visitors. Hereford were competitive for an hour and created the better first-half chances, but a combination of Tiensia's quality finish and a mass substitution that disrupted their shape allowed Solihull to pull away. Ryley's late double added gloss to a performance that was efficient rather than dominant. Encouraging signs for Hereford's fitness and organisation; Solihull's greater depth told as expected.