On 22nd September 2024, Faversham Town KYL U13’s secured an impressive 6-2 victory over Sevenoaks Town FC U13 KYL at the prestigious Sevenoaks School, specifically on Grass Pitch 1. The match, which kicked off at 10:30am, showcased Faversham's attacking prowess as they advanced in the cup competition.
Faversham Town adopted a 3-1-4-2 formation for this encounter, a tactical setup that allowed for flexibility in both defence and attack. The defensive line consisted of three players: Oskar Gurney on the right, Olivier DeLemos in the centre, and Connor Midgley on the left. In front of them, Charlie Lyonette played as the sole central midfielder, tasked with linking the play between defence and attack. The four attacking midfielders were pivotal in supporting the forwards, with Ryan Cairns and Freddie Critcher positioned on the right and left flanks respectively, while Vinnie Rule and CJ Jemmett operated centrally. Harrison Holbrook and River Faulkner were the dual forwards, expected to lead the line and convert chances.
The substitutes for the match included Nikolai Hualca Da Silva, Asher Adisa, Liam Rich, Toby Lovell, and Hunter Jiggens, providing Faversham with options to adjust their tactics as the game progressed.
The scoring began early in the match when River Faulkner netted a goal in the 16th minute, just moments after Nikolai Hualca Da Silva came on to replace Harrison Holbrook. Faulkner's strike set the tone for Faversham's dominance. Barely a minute later, Ryan Cairns provided a delightful assist for Freddie Critcher, who converted with a header, extending their lead to two.
In a swift exchange of players, Asher Adisa entered the fray, taking over from Critcher in the 18th minute. The fluidity of Faversham's play continued as CJ Jemmett scored in the 25th minute, assisted by Asher Adisa, showcasing some attacking synergy.
As the half approached its conclusion, Liam Rich replaced Vinnie Rule in the 32nd minute, maintaining the fresh legs required in midfield. Shortly after, the first half ended at the 35-minute mark with Faversham comfortably in control.
The second half resumed with two substitutions; Toby Lovell came on for Ryan Cairns as the half began, and Nikolai Hualca Da Silva re-entered the match, replacing River Faulkner in the 55th minute. Soon after these changes, however, Sevenoaks found the back of the net, pulling one back in the 60th minute, revitalising their hopes.
Despite the setback, Faversham responded well, with CJ Jemmett converting a penalty in the 66th minute, restoring a three-goal cushion for his side. Asher Adisa and then Hunter Jiggens were brought on for Connor Midgley and Freddie Critcher respectively as Faversham looked to maintain control.
Sevenoaks struck again in the 69th minute, scoring their second goal, but it proved to be too little too late. The final moments of the match saw CJ Jemmett dispatch his third goal in the 71st minute, sealing a resounding 6-2 victory for Faversham Town KYL U13’s.
This comprehensive victory was a testament to the team’s attacking flair and disciplined defence, with CJ Jemmett being named Player of the Match for his goal contribution.
