Billing United delivered a stunning performance against Spratton & Pitsford Pumas U11 Black in a cup away match at Pitsford Sports Field on 12 October 2024, securing a resounding 9-1 victory. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and it was clear from the outset that Billing United were 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 consisting of Gerrard Afum Tutu on the right, Damaree Alexander in the centre, and Oscar Nawrocki on the left. The midfield was anchored by Jermel Williams and Logan Lynch, who were tasked with both breaking up opposition play and supporting the forwards. Up front, Leighton Fletcher, Oscar Luck, and Layton Dewar formed a dynamic trio, with Dewar and Fletcher operating on the flanks and Luck leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes for the match included Justin Juszynski, Cohen Adams, Max Soltanici, and Theo Lee-Skepple.
The scoring opened early in the match when Layton Dewar found the back of the net in the 8th minute, assisted by Oscar Luck. Just a minute later, Jermel Williams doubled the lead, converting a chance set up by Oscar Nawrocki. The early dominance of Billing United was evident, and they continued to press their advantage.
In the 12th minute, a substitution saw Justin Juszynski replace Leighton Fletcher, but the momentum remained firmly with Billing United. Oscar Luck then got on the scoresheet in the 19th minute, with Jermel Williams providing the assist, showcasing the team's attacking prowess.
The 21st minute saw Dewar score his second goal of the match, again assisted by Juszynski, before Dewar was substituted off for Max Soltanici shortly after. Theo Lee-Skepple also entered the fray, replacing Oscar Luck as Billing United continued to dominate the game.
As the first half drew to a close, the score stood at 4-0 in favour of Billing United, with the Pumas struggling to find their rhythm. The half-time whistle blew at 30 minutes, and the Pumas had a mountain to climb.
The second half began with an own goal from a Pumas player in the 42nd minute, further extending Billing United's lead to 5-0. However, the Pumas managed to find a consolation goal in the 51st minute, breaking through Billing's defence to make it 5-1.
Billing United responded swiftly, with Layton Dewar completing his hat-trick in the 55th minute, assisted by Gerrard Afum Tutu. The relentless assault continued, as Oscar Luck scored his second goal of the match in the 58th minute, with Jermel Williams again providing the assist.
Luck capped off the scoring for Billing United in the 60th minute, netting his third goal of the match with an assist from Oscar Nawrocki, bringing the final score to an emphatic 9-1.
Billing United's performance was nothing short of spectacular, with Oscar Nawrocki earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his influential display. The team will take great confidence from this victory as they progress in the cup competition.
