In a resounding display of skill and teamwork, Billing United U11 triumphed over West Haddon U11 Stars with a staggering scoreline of 10-0 in their league home match at Great Billing Pocket Park on 18 January 2025. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and it quickly became evident that the home side was in formidable form.
Billing United lined up in a 3-2-3 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking play. Jackson Pearce took his position in goal, shielded by a back three comprising Gerrard Afum Tutu on the right, Damaree Alexander in the centre, and Oscar Nawrocki on the left. The midfield was anchored by Logan Lynch and Jermel Williams, who were tasked with both defending and supporting the forwards. Up front, Justin Juszynski operated on the right, Layton Dewar on the left, and Oscar Luck as the central striker, all expected to exploit any defensive lapses from their opponents.
The substitutes for Billing United included Leighton Fletcher, Cohen Adams, Theo Lee-Skepple, and Max Soltanici, who would later play crucial roles in the match.
The scoring began in the first half when Leighton Fletcher, who had just come on for Oscar Luck, found the net in the 18th minute, assisted by Justin Juszynski. This early goal set the tone for the match, and it was clear that Billing United were in control. Just five minutes later, Oscar Luck returned to the pitch, replacing Layton Dewar, and shortly thereafter, he doubled the lead in the 23rd minute, finishing off a move set up by Gerrard Afum Tutu.
Luck was not finished there; he added two more goals in quick succession, netting again in the 25th and 26th minutes, showcasing his striking prowess and putting Billing United firmly in command. Leighton Fletcher then scored his second of the match in the 28th minute, bringing the score to 5-0 before the half-time whistle blew.
As the teams returned for the second half, Billing United continued to dominate. Theo Lee-Skepple came on for Jermel Williams as the second half commenced. The relentless pressure from Billing United paid off again in the 37th minute when Justin Juszynski scored, assisted by Oscar Luck, further extending their lead to 6-0.
Max Soltanici replaced Juszynski shortly after, but it was the returning players who continued to shine. In the 56th minute, Justin Juszynski scored his second goal of the match, with an assist from Jermel Williams, making it 7-0. Just a minute later, Oscar Luck added to his tally, scoring yet again to make it 8-0.
The final moments of the match saw Layton Dewar score in the 59th minute, assisted by Juszynski, before Oscar Luck capped off a remarkable performance with his fifth goal of the game in the 60th minute, bringing the final score to an emphatic 10-0.
Billing United U11's performance was nothing short of spectacular, with Leighton Fletcher earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his impactful contributions. The home side's attacking flair and solid defensive organisation proved too much for West Haddon U11 Stars, who were left searching for answers throughout the encounter.
