In a commanding display of football, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos triumphed over Hughenden Valley with an emphatic 11-0 victory in their league home match at Haywood Way, Aylesbury, on 17 November 2024. The match kicked off at 11:00 am and showcased the Dynamos' attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation throughout the 60 minutes of play.
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos lined up in a 3-4-1 formation, with Charley Sweeny in goal, flanked by a trio of defenders: Kai Vaughan on the right, Ryan Goldan in the centre, and Harrison Walcott on the left. The midfield was anchored by Theo Lewis-Smith and Caleb De Silva centrally, while Max Cantwell and Noah Weaving operated as right and left midfielders respectively. Manni Taylor led the line as the lone striker, tasked with converting chances into goals. The substitutes for the match included Gaetan Yat, Teddy Cheesman, Oli White, and Ali Khan.
The Dynamos wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Max Cantwell making an early attempt just two minutes in, followed by another effort that was saved shortly after. The breakthrough came in the eighth minute when Manni Taylor tapped in a well-placed cross from Cantwell, sending the home crowd into raptures.
Noah Weaving then showcased his skill with a long pass that created a chance in the twelfth minute, although Kai Vaughan's attempt went wide. Ryan Goldan also had a go but missed the target shortly after. Cantwell continued to be a threat, but his shot in the sixteenth minute went high over the bar.
The Dynamos doubled their lead in the twentieth minute with a stunning team move, culminating in Weaving scoring with his left foot after receiving a short pass from Cantwell. Just moments later, Weaving struck again, this time with a spectacular long-range effort, again assisted by Cantwell, who was proving to be the architect of the Dynamos' attacking play.
As the first half progressed, substitutions were made to refresh the squad, with Oli White, Gaetan Yat, Teddy Cheesman, and Ali Khan all entering the fray. Despite the changes, the Dynamos maintained their momentum, with Goldan's shot saved and Taylor's attempts going wide. The first half concluded with the Dynamos firmly in control, leading 3-0.
The second half began with a flurry of activity, as Noah Weaving's shot was saved shortly after the restart. Manni Taylor was substituted for Max Cantwell, who quickly resumed his influential role. Goldan had another attempt saved, while the introduction of Walcott added fresh legs to the left side.
The scoring resumed in the forty-first minute when Teddy Cheesman tapped in a cross from Goldan, extending the lead to four. Weaving continued to shine, scoring his third goal of the match completing his hat-rick with another long-range effort just a minute later, assisted once again by Cantwell.
The Dynamos were relentless, with Cantwell scoring a long-range strike in the forty-eighth minute, followed by another goal from him just a minute later, courtesy of a cross from Cheesman.
As the match approached its final stages, Gaetan Yat scored a close-range tap-in after a long pass from Vaughan, making it seven for the Dynamos. Ali Khan then added to the tally with a stunning long-range strike from a corner, before Cheesman rounded off the scoring with a goal inside the box in the dying moments of the match.
The final whistle confirmed an astonishing 11-0 victory for Aylesbury Vale Dynamos, with Noah Weaving earning the Player of the Match accolade for his outstanding performance. The Dynamos will take great confidence from this emphatic win as they look to build on their success in the league. It was a very impressive win with every single player having an impact on the game, great team passing from start to finish with every player covering and supporting their teammates.
Man of the match: Noah Weaving
Runner up man of the match: Theo Lewis-Smith
Assits: Max Cantwell x 4, Ryan Goldan, Teddy Cheesman, Kai Vaughan and Noah Weaving.
Goals: Manni Taylor, Noah Weaving x 3, Ryan Goldan, Teddy Cheesman x 2, Max Cantwell x 2, Gaetan Yat and Ali Khan.
