Faversham Town KYL U13’s delivered a stunning performance against Old Wilsonians Youth U13 WILSON, securing an emphatic 11-0 victory in their cup match held at the Faversham Town Football Club 3G Pitch on 17 November 2024. The match kicked off at 3:00pm and showcased the home side's attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the 70 minutes of play.
Faversham Town adopted a 3-1-4-2 formation, which allowed them to dominate both the midfield and attacking third. Owen Ross stood firm in goal, while a back three comprised of Oskar Gurney, Charlie Lyonette, and Connor Midgley provided a solid defensive foundation. Liam Rich played a pivotal role as the central midfielder, orchestrating play and linking defence to attack. The midfield made of Ryan Cairns, Vinnie Rule, CJ Jemmett Timmy Adenji were tasked with supporting the forwards, while Asher Adisa sitting just behind Freddie Critcher as leading forward, looking to exploit any gaps in the opposition's defence.
The substitutes for Faversham Town included Bobby Davin, Harrison Holbrook, Toby Lovell, and Cass Cairns, who would later play crucial roles in maintaining the team's momentum.
The scoring opened early in the match when Freddie Critcher found the back of the net in the fifth minute, setting the tone for what was to come. Just four minutes later, Timmy Adenji doubled the lead, showcasing Faversham's attacking intent. Asher Adisa added a third goal in the 20th minute, leaving Old Wilsonians struggling to respond.
In the 25th minute, Vinnie Rule made way for Bobby Davin, a tactical substitution aimed at maintaining the team's energy levels. Shortly after, Critcher struck again in the 27th minute, assisted by Adisa, further extending the lead. The relentless Faversham attack continued as CJ Jemmett scored in the 33rd minute, demonstrating their dominance in midfield.
With the first half drawing to a close, Faversham led 4-0, and the second half began with a penalty awarded to Faversham, which Jemmett converted in the 37th minute, pushing the score to 5-0. Oskar Gurney returned to the pitch in the 41st minute, replacing Connor Midgley, as Faversham looked to maintain their control.
The second half saw Toby Lovell score a stunning goal in the 46th minute, followed by a goal from Harrison Holbrook in the 54th minute, assisted by Lovell. Critcher then completed his hat-trick in the 55th minute, again with Lovell providing the assist, showcasing the team's fluid attacking play.
Holbrook added another goal in the 58th minute, further demoralising the Old Wilsonians side. The scoring was capped off in the 68th minute when Ryan Cairns found the net, assisted by Gurney, bringing the final score to an astonishing 11-0.
Faversham Town KYL U13’s displayed a masterclass in football, with Freddie Critcher earning the Player of the Match accolade for his outstanding performance, including a hat-trick. The team’s cohesion and attacking flair were evident throughout, leaving Old Wilsonians with much to ponder as they exited the cup competition.
