Billing United hosted Weedon U11 Yellow at Great Billing Pocket Park on 19 October 2024, with kick-off at 10:30 am. The home side delivered a commanding performance, securing an emphatic 8-2 victory in this league encounter.
Billing United lined up in a 3-2-3 formation, designed to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Jackson Pearce took his position in goal, while the back three consisted of Cohen Adams 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 both breaking up opposition play and supporting the attack. Up front, Justin Juszynski and Layton Dewar flanked striker Oscar Luck, who was expected to lead the line and finish chances.
The substitutes for Billing United included Max Soltanici, Theo Lee-Skepple, and Leighton Fletcher, providing depth and options for tactical adjustments throughout the match.
The scoring opened early, with Oscar Luck finding the net in the 8th minute, assisted by Jermel Williams, who delivered a precise pass into the box. Just two minutes later, Luck struck again, this time with a clever finish following a well-placed assist from goalkeeper Jackson Pearce, doubling the lead for Billing United.
Jermel Williams then got in on the act, scoring in the 14th minute to make it 3-0. However, Weedon U11 Yellow responded swiftly, pulling one back just a minute later, showcasing their resilience despite the early onslaught. Justin Juszynski restored the three-goal cushion in the 17th minute, finishing off a well-worked move that left the opposition defence scrambling.
Luck completed his hat-trick in the 23rd minute, once again assisted by the industrious Jermel Williams, who was proving to be a key playmaker in the midfield. As the first half approached its conclusion, Billing United made a trio of substitutions in the 27th and 28th minutes, bringing on Max Soltanici for Oscar Luck, Theo Lee-Skepple for Justin Juszynski, and Leighton Fletcher for Layton Dewar. However, Weedon U11 Yellow managed to score their second goal in the 28th minute, leaving the score at 5-2 at half-time.
The second half commenced with Billing United making further changes, introducing Justin Juszynski back into the fray for Oscar Nawrocki in the 36th minute. Oscar Luck returned to the pitch shortly after, replacing Theo Lee-Skepple in the 47th minute, while Oscar Nawrocki came on for Leighton Fletcher.
In the 45th minute, Luck added to his tally, scoring his fourth goal of the match, showcasing his clinical finishing ability. Just four minutes later, Jermel Williams scored his second goal, with Layton Dewar providing the assist, further extending Billing United's lead to 7-2.
The final goal of the match came in the 55th minute, as Oscar Luck netted his fifth goal, this time assisted by Justin Juszynski, capping off a remarkable individual performance and sealing the 8-2 victory for Billing United.
The match was a testament to Billing United's attacking prowess and teamwork, with standout performances from Luck and Williams, both of whom played pivotal roles in the rout.
