In a thrilling league encounter at Prestwood Common on 2nd March 2025, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos showcased their attacking prowess, defeating Prestwood Colts with a resounding scoreline of 6-2. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and the Dynamos wasted no time in asserting their dominance over their opponents.
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos lined up in a 3-4-1 formation, with Charley Sweeny in goal, flanked by a defensive trio of Kai Vaughan, Ryan Goldan, and Oli White. The midfield was anchored by Caleb De Silva and Theo Lewis-Smith, with Max Cantwell and Noah Weaving providing width on the right and left flanks, respectively. Manni Taylor operated just ahead of the midfield as the lone striker, tasked with leading the line and converting chances into goals. The substitutes for the match were Gaetan Yat and Ali Khan.
The Dynamos wasted no time in taking control of the match, with Noah Weaving opening the scoring just one minute in, courtesy of a short pass from Max Cantwell, which he dispatched with his left foot. Moments later, Max Cantwell himself found the net, converting a close-range effort after receiving a pass from Manni Taylor, doubling the lead within the first minute.
Kai Vaughan added a third goal for Aylesbury Vale Dynamos in the second minute, lobbing the ball over the Prestwood goalkeeper with a deft right-footed finish, again assisted by Manni Taylor. The Dynamos were rampant, and Max Cantwell struck again in the 15th minute, scoring his second of the match from close range after another assist from Manni Taylor, making it 4-0.
As the match progressed, Aylesbury made two substitutions in the 15th minute, bringing on Gaetan Yat for Max Cantwell and Ali Khan for Noah Weaving. Prestwood Colts managed to pull one back in the 19th minute, scoring their first goal of the match, but the Dynamos remained unfazed.
Kai Vaughan had a chance to extend the lead further in the 28th minute, but his effort went high. Manni Taylor followed up with an attempt in the 29th minute, which was saved by the Prestwood goalkeeper. The first half concluded with the score at 4-1 in favour of the Dynamos.
The second half began with a quick goal from Gaetan Yat, who scored in the 46th minute with a close-range finish, assisted by Max Cantwell, restoring the four-goal cushion. Ali Khan then had a chance to score but was denied by a save in the 50th minute.
Manni Taylor added to the Dynamos' tally in the 52nd minute, scoring a direct free-kick with his right foot, bringing the score to 6-1. Prestwood Colts managed to score their second goal shortly after, in the 31st minute, but it was merely a consolation.
Further substitutions were made as Oli White replaced Theo Lewis-Smith in the 53rd minute, and Kai Vaughan came back on for Manni Taylor in the 57th minute. Max Cantwell had another opportunity to score in the 57th minute, but his shot was saved, leaving the final score at 6-2 in favour of Aylesbury Vale Dynamos.
This emphatic victory not only highlights the Dynamos' attacking capabilities but also sets a strong precedent for their upcoming fixtures.
Player of the Match: Manni Taylor.
Runner up players of the match: Noah Weaving and Gaetan Yat.
Goalscorers: Max Cantwell x 2, Noah Weaving, Gaetan Yat, Kai Vaughan and Manni Taylor.
Assists: Max Cantwell x 2 and Manni Taylor x 3.
