In a commanding display, Aylesbury Vale Dynamos secured a resounding 3-0 victory against Thame Utd FC Blue in a league match held at The ASM Stadium on 9 February 2025, kicking off at 11:00 am. The Dynamos showcased their attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation, dominating the game from start to finish.
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos set up in a 3-4-1 formation, with Charley Sweeny in goal, flanked by a central defensive trio comprising Ryan Goldan, Kai Vaughan, and Oli White. The midfield was anchored by Theo Lewis-Smith and Caleb De Silva in central roles, 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 and linking play effectively. The substitutes included Gaetan Yat, Harrison Walcott, Teddy Cheesman, and Ali Khan.
The match began with Aylesbury Vale Dynamos immediately asserting their intent, as Manni Taylor registered an early attempt in the third minute, though it went wide of the target. Just a minute later, Max Cantwell followed suit with another effort that also failed to find the net. Noah Weaving was next to try his luck in the fifth minute, but his shot was saved by the Thame Utd goalkeeper, a sign of the Dynamos' early dominance.
Taylor continued to press, forcing another save from the opposition keeper in the sixth minute, while Weaving's second attempt in the eighth minute also went wide. Kai Vaughan then tested the Thame defence in the ninth minute, but his shot was saved, reflecting the mounting pressure from Aylesbury Vale Dynamos.
The breakthrough came in the tenth minute when Max Cantwell headed home from close range, assisted by a corner delivered by Vaughan. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the match, igniting the Dynamos' confidence. Theo Lewis-Smith attempted to extend the lead shortly after, but his shot in the eleventh minute sailed high. Weaving's efforts continued to be thwarted, as he missed another opportunity in the twelfth minute.
As the match progressed, Cantwell remained a constant threat, but his thirteenth-minute attempt was off target. The first substitution occurred in the eighteenth minute, with Gaetan Yat replacing Weaving, followed by Ali Khan coming on for Vaughan and Teddy Cheesman for Taylor, both in the nineteenth minute. Harrison Walcott also entered the fray, taking over from Caleb De Silva.
After 20 mins had elapsed Dynamos were awarded a penalty after a rash challenge inside the box. Penalty taker Ryan Goldan stepped up and thumped his effort into the crossbar he quickly attempted to convert the rebound but he was again thwarted, this time by a save from the Thame goalkeeper. However, the Dynamos quickly regrouped, and Walcott found the net just two minutes later, scoring with his right foot from close range after a well-placed cross from Cantwell.
Despite their two-goal advantage, Aylesbury continued to push for more, with Cantwell's attempt in the twenty-fifth minute going high. The first half concluded with the Dynamos firmly in control, leading 2-0 at the break.
The second half saw Charley Sweeny make a full-stretch save in the thirty-fourth minute, preserving the clean sheet and maintaining the Dynamos' momentum. Manni Taylor returned to the pitch in the forty-third minute, replacing Theo Lewis-Smith, while further substitutions saw Caleb De Silva and Kai Vaughan come on for Goldan and Cantwell, respectively, just a minute later. Noah Weaving also re-entered the game, taking the place of Oli White.
The Dynamos continued their assault, and in the fifty-fifth minute, Manni Taylor converted a penalty with his right foot, extending the lead to 3-0. As the match drew to a close, Vaughan had one last opportunity in the fifty-ninth minute, but his shot was saved, leaving the scoreline unchanged.
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos' performance was characterised by their attacking flair and resolute defending, earning them a well-deserved victory against Thame Utd FC Blue. The result not only boosts their league standing but also highlights their potential as a formidable force in the competition.
Man of the match: Oli White
Runner up Man of the match: Teddy Cheesman
Goalscorers: Max Cantwell, Harrison Walcott and Manni Taylor
Assists: Max Cantwell and Kai Vaughan
