In a commanding performance, Faversham Town KYL U13’s secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Whitstable Town FC Youth U13 in their league away match at WHITSTABLE TOWN FC on 29 September 2024. The match kicked off at 2:30 PM, showcasing the young talents of both teams in a competitive 11-a-side encounter.
Faversham Town adopted a 3-1-4-2 formation, which provided a solid foundation for their attacking play. Owen Ross took his place in goal, while a back three comprised Oskar Gurney on the right, Olivier DeLemos in the centre, and Bobby Davin on the left. Charlie Lyonette operated as a central midfielder, tasked with linking play and supporting both defence and attack. Ryan Cairns and Freddie Critcher were stationed as right and left attacking midfielders, respectively, while Liam Rich and CJ Jemmett played in the central attacking midfield roles. Up front, Nikolai Hualca Da Silva and River Faulkner formed the strike partnership, both responsible for converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for Faversham Town included Vinnie Rule, Connor Midgley, Toby Lovell, Harrison Holbrook, and Cass Cairns, ready to make an impact from the bench throughout the match.
Faversham Town made an explosive start, with River Faulkner opening the scoring in the 6th minute, thanks to an assist from Oskar Gurney. This early goal set the tone for the match, providing Faversham with the momentum to push forward.
A flurry of substitutions followed shortly, starting with Vinnie Rule coming on for Liam Rich in the 14th minute. Just a minute later, Connor Midgley replaced Bobby Davin, further tweaking Faversham's formation and strategy.
The visitors extended their lead in the 19th minute when Ryan Cairns expertly converted a direct free kick, showcasing his technical ability and increasing Faversham's advantage to 2-0.
Another substitution occurred in the 25th minute as Toby Lovell entered the fray for Freddie Critcher, maintaining Faversham's attacking threat. The first half concluded with no more changes, and the score remained 2-0 at half-time.
The second half kicked off with renewed vigour, and Faversham Town quickly added to their tally. Connor Midgley, who had just come on in the earlier substitutions, scored in the 46th minute with assistance from Harrison Holbrook, making it 3-0.
Further changes were made shortly after, with Cass Cairns replacing Ryan Cairns in the 48th minute. In the 53rd minute, Freddie Critcher returned to the field, replacing River Faulkner as Faversham looked to maintain their lead.
As the match progressed, Ryan Cairns made his return in the 61st minute, coming on for Toby Lovell, while Nikolai Hualca Da Silva replaced Harrison Holbrook, adding fresh legs to the attack. The final substitution saw Liam Rich coming back into play for CJ Jemmett in the 66th minute, as Faversham sought to secure their commanding lead.
In the end, Faversham Town KYL U13’s showcased their strength and tactical awareness, with Connor Midgley standing out as the player of the match for his contributions in both midfield and attack. The final whistle blew with the scoreline firmly in favour of Faversham, as they emerged victorious against Whitstable Town FC Youth U13.
