In a commanding display of football, Faversham Town KYL U13s triumphed over Deal Town Rangers U13 with a resounding scoreline of 8-2 in a league away match held at the Goodwin Academy 3G Pitch on 12 January 2025. The match kicked off at 12:30pm, showcasing the young talents of both teams in a thrilling encounter.
Faversham Town adopted a 3-1-4-2 formation, which allowed for a solid defensive base while providing ample support for their attacking players. Owen Ross was stationed in goal, with a back three comprising Liam Rich on the right, Olivier DeLemos in the centre, and Oskar Gurney on the left. Charlie Lyonette resumed the roleas the central defensive midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. The midfield featured Ryan Cairns on the right, Vinnie Rule in the centre with CJ Jemmett and Freddie Critcher on the left, while the forward line consisted of Timmy Adenji supporting Tony Lovell upfront both expected to exploit spaces and convert chances.
The substitutes for Faversham Town included Bobby Davin and Cass Cairns, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring opened early in the eighth minute when Toby Lovell expertly lobbed the ball over the Deal Town goalkeeper, following a clever assist from Timmy Adenji. Just four minutes later, Liam Rich doubled the lead being the first to react from a corner delivered by Ryan Cairns, showcasing Faversham's dominance in the early stages.
Timmy Adenji then got in on the act, scoring the third goal in the 14th minute, again assisted by Ryan Cairns who delivered a precise cross. However, Deal Town Rangers responded in the 21st minute with a stunning effort from outside the area, reducing the deficit to 3-1.
Faversham quickly regained their composure, and just a minute later, CJ Jemmett converted a penalty after being fouled in the box, restoring the three-goal cushion. The first half concluded with Faversham leading 4-1, a scoreline that reflected their attacking prowess and solid defensive work.
The second half saw an early substitution for Faversham, with Bobby Davin replacing Vinnie Rule in the 39th minute. Deal Town Rangers managed to find the net again in the 43rd minute with another long-range effort, making it 4-2 and briefly igniting hopes of a comeback.
However, Faversham responded immediately, with Timmy Adenji scoring his second goal of the match just seconds into the 45th minute, assisted by Freddie Critcher. The momentum continued to swing in Faversham's favour as they scored again in the 49th minute, with Timmy Adenji providing a long pass to Cass Cairns, who finished clinically.
In the 63rd minute, Faversham made another substitution, bringing Toby Lovell back onto the pitch in place of the influential Timmy Adenji. The final goal of the match came in the 65th minute when Liam Rich scored his second of the day, capping off a remarkable performance for Faversham Town.
The match concluded with Faversham Town KYL U13s securing an emphatic 8-2 victory, a testament to their attacking flair and teamwork. CJ Jemmett's outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade, highlighting the collective effort that led to this impressive win.
