In a commanding display of football, Billing United U14 faced off against Brixworth U14 Pumas at the Rectory Farm Open Space on 16 March 2025. The match, which kicked off at 10:30 am, ended with a resounding scoreline of 7-1 in favour of the home side, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the game.
Billing United adopted a 3-4-3 formation, which allowed them to utilise their attacking talents effectively. Daniel Juhasz was stationed in goal, while a trio of defenders—Ciaran Standham-Walls on the right, Ethan Sharp in the centre, and Ethan Hunt on the left—formed a solid backline. The midfield was anchored by Tiyan Bansil and Ellis Bentley Lodge centrally, with Finlay Green on the right and Dylan Ryan on the left providing width. Up front, Eddie Viscu and Zip Scrivener operated as right and left forwards respectively, supporting striker Jacob Ranft in the middle. The formation was designed to create a fluid attacking style while maintaining defensive stability.
Substitutes for Billing United included Leo Rigby, Temi Adepoju, Joseph Thornton, and Sonny Manikiza, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The first significant event came in the 16th minute when Finlay Green was substituted for Leo Rigby. This change would prove crucial as Rigby would go on to have a remarkable impact on the game. Just seven minutes later, Zip Scrivener opened the scoring for Billing United with a well-timed strike, sending the home fans into raptures.
Eddie Viscu doubled the lead shortly after in the 27th minute, showcasing Billing's attacking flair and leaving Brixworth struggling to respond. As the first half drew to a close, the score stood at 2-0, with Billing United firmly in control.
The second half commenced with Billing United continuing their dominance. Just a minute after the restart, Ellis Bentley Lodge added a third goal in the 36th minute, further extending the lead. The momentum was firmly with the home side, and in the 42nd minute, Leo Rigby converted a penalty, making it 4-0 after being fouled in the box.
Brixworth U14 Pumas managed to find a glimmer of hope in the 59th minute when they scored their only goal of the match, but this only served to ignite Billing's response. Within moments, Rigby struck again, this time assisted by Temi Adepoju, making it 5-1 in the 49th minute.
As the match progressed, Billing United continued to showcase their attacking prowess. Zip Scrivener scored his second goal in the 63rd minute, with an assist from Ciaran Standham-Walls, pushing the score to 6-1. The final nail in the coffin came in the 66th minute when Finlay Green returned to the pitch, replacing Dylan Ryan, as Billing United looked to maintain their relentless pressure.
The match concluded with a staggering 7-1 victory for Billing United U14, a testament to their skill, teamwork, and determination. Leo Rigby, who played a pivotal role with a goal and a commanding presence, was rightfully named Player of the Match. This emphatic win not only boosts Billing United's confidence but also sets a high standard for their upcoming fixtures in the league.
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