Billing United faced off against Earls Barton United U11 Green in a thrilling cup encounter at the Pioneer Sports Ground on 9th November 2024. The match kicked off at 10:30 am and ended with a staggering scoreline of 14-2 in favour of Billing United, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical superiority throughout the game.
Billing United adopted a 3-2-3 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while also providing ample support for their forwards. Jackson Pearce took his position as the goalkeeper, shielded by a trio of defenders: Gerrard Afum Tutu on the right, Damaree Alexander in the centre, and Oscar Nawrocki on the left. In midfield, Jermel Williams and Logan Lynch operated centrally, tasked with linking play between defence and attack. Up front, Justin Juszynski and Layton Dewar occupied the left and right forward positions respectively, while Oscar Luck led the line as the striker, expected to convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for Billing United included Cohen Adams, Theo Lee-Skepple, and Max Soltanici, who would provide fresh legs and tactical adjustments as the match progressed.
The scoring opened early in the match when Oscar Luck found the net just two minutes in, setting the tone for what was to come. However, Earls Barton United responded quickly, equalising in the fourth minute, demonstrating their resilience. Yet, Billing United's Luck was not to be denied, as he struck again in the sixth minute, this time assisted by Damaree Alexander, restoring their lead.
By the ninth minute, Jermel Williams joined the scoring party, converting a chance set up by Luck, who was proving to be a constant threat. The twelfth minute saw Justin Juszynski score his first goal, courtesy of an assist from Gerrard Afum Tutu, further extending Billing United's advantage. Just three minutes later, Juszynski found the back of the net again, this time with Luck providing the assist, showcasing their excellent synergy.
Luck continued his impressive performance by scoring once more in the 16th minute, assisted by Oscar Nawrocki, before a substitution saw Cohen Adams replace Logan Lynch. The relentless pressure from Billing United saw Juszynski score again in the 19th minute, bringing his tally to three goals. Luck added to his impressive haul in the 23rd minute, with Juszynski assisting him, as the scoreline began to reflect Billing United's dominance.
As the first half drew to a close, Juszynski's fourth goal came in the 25th minute, with another assist from Nawrocki, and Luck capped off a remarkable first half by scoring his fifth goal in the 27th minute, assisted by Layton Dewar. Jermel Williams also got in on the act, scoring just moments later, again with Dewar providing the assist, leaving the score at a staggering 10-2 at half-time.
After the break, Theo Lee-Skepple and Max Soltanici were introduced, replacing Jermel Williams and Gerrard Afum Tutu respectively. Jackson Pearce made a crucial point-blank save shortly after the restart, demonstrating his goalkeeping skills. However, Earls Barton United managed to score their second goal in the 33rd minute, but it was merely a consolation in a match that was firmly in Billing United's control.
Oscar Luck continued his scoring spree with a direct free-kick goal in the 40th minute, followed by another goal just four minutes later, bringing his tally to seven for the match. Substitutions continued as Gerrard Afum Tutu and Jermel Williams returned to the pitch, replacing Damaree Alexander and Justin Juszynski respectively.
The final goal of the match came in the 51st minute when Layton Dewar scored, assisted by Jermel Williams, rounding off a spectacular performance from Billing United. The match concluded with a remarkable score of 14-2, a testament to their attacking flair and teamwork, with both Justin Juszynski and Oscar Luck earning accolades for their outstanding contributions on the day.
