Faversham Town KYL U13’s welcomed Hastings United U13 Claret to Faversham Town Football Club on 5th January 2025 for a league encounter that kicked off at 3:00pm. The home side delivered a commanding performance, securing a resounding 4-0 victory over their opponents, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation throughout the match.
Faversham Town lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, designed to provide both defensive stability and attacking width. Owen Ross took his position in goal, while a back three comprised of Liam Rich, Olivier DeLemos, and Bobby Davin formed the defensive line. Charlie Lyonette played a pivotal role, tasked with linking defence and attack. The midfield was bolstered by Ryan Cairns on the right with CJ Jemmet and Vinnie Rule playing central, while Timmy Adenji operated on the left. Up front, River Faulkner and Freddie Critcher were positioned as forwards, expected to exploit any defensive lapses from Hastings United.
The substitutes for Faversham Town included Nikolai Hualca Da Silva, Oskar Gurney, Toby Lovell, and Cass Cairns, providing depth and tactical flexibility for the home side as the match progressed.
The contest started with Hastings United pressing for an early lead, forcing an impressive stop from Owen Ross giving Faversham Town the momentum they needed. The first significant change came in the 26th minute when Faversham made a double substitution, bringing on Nikolai Hualca Da Silva and Oskar Gurney for Timmy Adenji and Bobby Davin, respectively. This tactical shift proved to be a masterstroke, as just two minutes later, Hualca Da Silva found the back of the net, scoring with an assist from Freddie Critcher in the 28th minute.
As the first half drew to a close, Faversham maintained their momentum, leading 1-0 at the interval. The second half commenced with renewed energy, and just a minute after the restart, Freddie Critcher doubled the lead, scoring in the 36th minute with an assist from Hualca Da Silva, who was quickly becoming a key player in the match.
Faversham continued to dominate, as they made another change at 43 minutes introducing Tony Lovell for Ryan Cairns. In the 54th minute, River Faulkner added a third goal, again assisted by Hualca Da Silva, who was proving instrumental in the attacking phase. The home side's confidence was palpable, and they were relentless in their pursuit of further goals.
In the 56th minute, Faversham made another substitution, introducing Cass Cairns for Freddie Critcher, who had already made a significant impact. The substitutions continued as Ryan Cairns replaced Vinnie Rule in the 62nd minute, and Timmy Adenji returned to the pitch, coming on for River Faulkner in the 65th minute.
The final goal of the match came in the 67th minute, with Nikolai Hualca Da Silva completing his brace, scoring with an assist from Timmy Adenji. This goal capped off a remarkable performance from Hualca Da Silva, who had a hand in three of the four goals scored by Faversham.
The match concluded with Faversham Town KYL U13’s securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Hastings United U13 Claret, a result that highlighted their attacking flair and solid teamwork. Owen Ross highlighted himself as player of the match for his display of solid goalkeeping. The home side will take great confidence from this performance as they look to build on their success in the league.
