In a display of football prowess, The Hunters faced off against Eynesbury Rovers Youth U12 Blue in a cup away match at Eynesbury Rovers on 16 November 2024.
The match kicked off at 11:15 am and ended with a resounding scoreline of 12-0 in favour of the visitors, showcasing their dominance throughout the encounter.
Town adopted the 3-4-1 formation, with Noah White in goal, supported by a solid defensive trio comprising Samuel Davids on the right, Jack Edwards in the centre, and Josh Cooke on the left.
The midfield was bolstered by Reuben Zimmermann and Will Stewart on the flanks, while Sam Godfrey and Magnus Kristensen operated centrally
George Smith led the line.
The substitutes for the match included Roman Lawrence Alexander, Jacob Wyatt, Stefan Marsei, and Henry Smith, all who would later play pivotal roles.
The match got off to a blistering start, with Samuel Davids scoring the opening goal fifteenth seconds in, finding the net from close range after bringing the ball right out from the back unchallenged all the way down the field.
This early strike set the tone for the rest of the match.
Barely a minute later, Reuben Zimmermann doubled the lead, converting a short pass from Sam Godfrey with another close-range effort.
As the first half progressed, George Smith found himself in an offside position at the seventh minute, a decision that was deemed correct by the referee.
Reuben Zimmermann continued to threaten the Eynesbury goal, but his attempt in the 13th minute was saved.
However, the relentless pressure from Huntingdon Town paid off in the 16th minute when Magnus Kristensen scored the third goal, assisted by Will Stewart, again from close range.
Tactical substitutions began in the 17th minute, with Roman Lawrence Alexander replacing George Smith, followed by Jacob Wyatt coming on for Reuben Zimmermann.
The changes continued with Stefan Marsei taking the place of Josh Cooke and Henry Smith replacing Magnus Kristensen shortly after allowing Edwards back into central midfield with Smith filling in at centre back.
Despite the substitutions, The Hunters maintained their attacking momentum, with Sam Godfrey's attempt in the 20th minute being saved and Roman Lawrence Alexander's effort just a minute later also thwarted.
In the 23rd minute, Henry Smith scored directly from a corner, taking advantage of a well-placed assist from Roman Lawrence Alexander.
This goal marked the fourth of the match.
Samuel Davids then had a chance to add to the tally but shot wide in the 24th minute.
Roman Lawrence Alexander was on target again in the 26th minute, scoring his first goal of the match with a left-footed effort, assisted by Stefan Marsei to make it 5-0 at half time.
In the second half Noah White, the goalkeeper, who was now playing as the striker with Henry Smith in goal made his mark by scoring in the 40th minute, converting from close range after a well-placed cross.
further tactical changes ironically to try and keep the score down with Jack Edwards and Samuel Davids coming on for George Smith and Noah White respectively.
Stefan Marsei replaced Will Stewart, while Sam Godfrey returned to the pitch, taking over from Jacob Wyatt.
Jack Edwards nearly added to the scoreline in the 49th minute but hit the post, while Samuel Davids struck the crossbar shortly after.
In the 51st minute, Jack Edwards had a chance to score from the penalty spot but hit the crossbar, trying a pananka.
However, the floodgates opened again as Stefan Marsei scored his first goal of the match in the 52nd minute, assisted by Roman Lawrence Alexander.
Marsei then added another in the 57th minute, with a close-range effort following a cross from Samuel Davids.
The scoring spree continued, with Noah White netting his second goal in the 59th minute, finishing from close range after an assist from Jack Edwards.
The final goal of the match came from Stefan Marsei in the 60th minute, sealing a remarkable 12-0 victory for Huntingdon Town with a left-footed shot, assisted by Sam Godfrey.
Stefan’s hat-trick earned him the Player of the Match accolade, as The Hunters showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity with players playing out of position all over the field in a match that will be remembered for its one-sided nature.
