Billing United faced off against Earls Barton United U11 Blue in a league away match at the Pioneer Sports Ground on 28 September 2024, kicking off at 10:30 am. The match concluded with an emphatic scoreline of 9-1 in favour of Billing United, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the encounter.
Billing United adopted a 3-2-3 formation, which allowed them to maintain a strong defensive base while providing ample support for their forward line. Jackson Pearce was stationed in goal, with Gerrard Afum Tutu, Damaree Alexander, and Oscar Nawrocki forming a solid back three. In midfield, Logan Lynch and Jermel Williams operated centrally, tasked with linking play and providing both defensive cover and attacking support. Up front, Layton Dewar on the right, Leighton Fletcher as the central striker, and Riley Abbott on the left formed a dynamic attacking trio, expected to exploit the spaces left by the opposition's defence.
The substitutes for Billing United included Justin Juszynski, Oscar Luck, Max Soltanici, and Cohen Adams, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring began early in the match when Layton Dewar found the back of the net in the 8th minute, setting the tone for what was to follow. Just five minutes later, in the 13th minute, Leighton Fletcher doubled the advantage with a goal assisted by Gerrard Afum Tutu, demonstrating the team's fluid attacking movement.
In the 20th minute, Billing United made two substitutions, introducing Justin Juszynski and Oscar Luck, who replaced Leighton Fletcher and Riley Abbott, respectively. The changes had an immediate impact, as Juszynski assisted Dewar's second goal of the match just a minute later. Dewar struck again in the 21st minute, showcasing his sharpness in front of goal.
In the 22nd minute, Jermel Williams added to the tally, scoring with an assist from Oscar Luck, further extending Billing United's lead. Earls Barton United managed to pull one back in the 26th minute, but it was merely a consolation as Billing United continued to dominate.
As the first half drew to a close, the score stood at 5-1, with Billing United firmly in control. The second half commenced with Billing United maintaining their momentum. Just a minute after the restart, in the 31st minute, Justin Juszynski scored his first goal of the match, assisted by Damaree Alexander, pushing the score to 6-1.
In the 33rd minute, Max Soltanici came on for Logan Lynch, further bolstering the squad's attacking options. Juszynski was in fine form, netting his second goal in the 34th minute with help from Oscar Luck, and then completed his hat-trick in the 38th minute, courtesy of an assist from Jermel Williams.
Billing United continued to demonstrate their superiority, with Layton Dewar scoring his fourth goal of the match in the 42nd minute, assisted by Cohen Adams. Shortly after, Gerrard Afum Tutu replaced Damaree Alexander, as Billing United looked to manage their lead.
The match concluded with a stunning 9-1 victory for Billing United, with Layton Dewar earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his exceptional performance. This result not only highlights Billing United's attacking capabilities but also their ability to work cohesively as a team, leaving Earls Barton United with much to ponder as they regroup for future fixtures.
