Chris Hewitt put this up on our Facebook group,,,,
Hemel Hempstead 1 QPR DS (reserves) 5.
Preseason friendly 07.07.2026.
Can’t believe it was my first trip to Hemel, the last time we played here was during the pandemic,
game was played behind closed doors but Hemel streamed the game. I recall Stephen Duke- McKenna
scored a brilliant 25 yard free kick.
Team sheet revealed two new names , both trialists apparently. First half was decent with two teams
playing good football but was still 0-0 at the break. Second half saw a completely new select XI.
We took the lead on 52 minutes when Leon Scarlett found the top corner from 20 yards. Two minutes
later it was 1-1. On 58 minutes we took the lead again.
Rocco Friel got into the box but was tackled and during a huge scramble it appeared a Hemel defender
had the last touch and the ball ricocheted off his boot into the bottom corner. 2-1 became 3-1 on 76
when Kobe Abjude finished off a great move after the keeper made a decent save.
Then Rico Kennedy scored twice on 84 & 86 with two great great finishes. Second half Hemel also made
a plethora of changes which included seven trialists.
No sign of 18 year old left back Corey Adjetey- Brewe, when I asked one of the parents I discovered he
was with the first team for the trip to Austria so well done Corey.
Good to see ex QPR academy player Isaac Pitblado at number 3 for Hemel who are managed by Marc Birchams
brother Lee.
A decent ground and facilities and the staff were very welcoming.
No programme just the teamsheet.
Good luck to the Tudors in National League South this season. See less