In a resounding display of skill and teamwork, Faversham Town KYL U13s triumphed over Fleetdown United Fleetdown U13KYL with an emphatic scoreline of 13-0 in their cup away match held at the Faversham Town Football Club 3G Pitch on 6 October 2024. The match kicked off at 4:30 pm, and the young Faversham side showcased their attacking prowess throughout the encounter.
Faversham Town lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, which allowed for a solid defensive base while providing ample support to their attacking players. Owen Ross took his position as the goalkeeper, shielded by a trio of defenders: Oskar Gurney on the right, Olivier DeLemos in the centre, and Connor Midgley on the left. The midfield was anchored by Charlie Lyonette, with Ryan Cairns, Vinnie Rule, CJ Jemmett, and Freddie Critcher providing width and creativity in the attacking midfield roles. Up front, Harrison Holbrook and River Faulkner formed a dynamic partnership as the two forwards.
The substitutes for Faversham included Liam Rich, Asher Adisa, Nikolai Hualca Da Silva, Timmy Adenji, and Toby Lovell, who would later make significant contributions to the match.
The scoring opened early in the match when Ryan Cairns found the back of the net with a stunning direct free-kick in the 4th minute. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the match, as Faversham Town quickly established their dominance.
As the first half progressed, Faversham continued to apply pressure on the Fleetdown defence. In the 25th minute, Harrison Holbrook doubled the lead, finishing off a well-placed assist from River Faulkner. Just seven minutes later, in the 32nd minute, Freddie Critcher added another goal to the tally, showcasing Faversham's attacking flair.
The first half concluded with a score of 3-0, but the excitement was far from over. Just as the second half began, River Faulkner scored in the 35th minute, bringing the score to 4-0.
At the break Faversham Town made a series of substitutions, with Liam Rich, Asher Adisa, Nikolai Hualca Da Silva, Timmy Adenji, and Toby Lovell all entering the fray.
The substitutions proved to be a masterstroke, as Toby Lovell scored his first goal just moments after coming on, with an assist from Timmy Adenji. This goal came in the 36th minute, marking a rapid response from the fresh legs on the pitch.
The second half continued with Faversham's relentless attacking play. Lovell struck again in the 46th minute, this time assisted by Asher Adisa, further extending the lead to 6-0. The goals kept coming, with CJ Jemmett scoring in the 48th minute, followed closely by Timmy Adenji finding the net in the 49th minute, assisted by Charlie Lyonette.
Nikolai Hualca Da Silva then joined the scoring spree, netting a goal in the 49th minute with an assist from Toby Lovell. The onslaught continued as Adenji scored his second goal in the 51st minute, with a precise assist from Liam Rich.
Hualca Da Silva was not done yet, as he added another goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by Lyonette, before completing his hat-trick in the 56th minute. The final goal of the match came from Freddie Critcher in the 59th minute, bringing the final score to an astonishing 13-0, an exceptional performance suddenly brought to an end as Fleetdown United throw in the towel.
With Toby Lovell earning the Player of the Match accolade for his pivotal contributions to a game where perfectly executed substitutions brought a dominant display of football. The team will look to carry this momentum into their next fixtures as they continue their cup journey.
