In a commanding display of football, Roebuck faced the Forest Falcons on 29 September 2024 at Brown Westhead Park. The match, which kicked off at 10:45 am, concluded with Roebuck securing an emphatic 8-0 victory, demonstrating their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the contest.
Roebuck lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, designed to provide both a solid defensive base and an effective attacking strategy. Jamie Hyde operated as the goalkeeper, shielded by a back four comprising Oliver Parkes on the right, Ryan McCullagh and Kevin Burns in central defence, and Joe Walton on the left. The midfield was manned by Daniel Lander on the right, Alistair Brown, James Beddard and Dan Lees centrally, alongside Corey Rogers on the left, while Christopher Hunt was deployed as the lone striker. This formation allowed Roebuck to exploit the wings while maintaining a strong central presence to control the game.
The substitutes for Roebuck included Bradley Hackett, Michael Woodall, Cameron Hyde, Jack Wentworth, and Matthew McKay, who would be poised to make an impact if called upon during the match.
The opening goal arrived swiftly, with Christopher Hunt breaking the deadlock in just the seventh minute after receiving a short pass from Dan Lees. Hunt's clinical finishing inside the box set the tone for what was to follow.
The pressure from Roebuck continued to mount, and in the 31st minute, Hunt struck again—this time with a header from close range, courtesy of a well-placed cross from Daniel Lander, extending the lead to 2-0 as they dominated the first half.
As the teams headed into halftime, Roebuck maintained their two-goal advantage, but they were ready to unleash more fury upon the Forest Falcons in the second half.
Just two minutes after the restart, Bradley Hackett scored the third goal, tapping in following a corner assisted by Michael Woodall, showcasing Roebuck's relentless attacking mindset.
In the 52nd minute, Christopher Hunt completed his hat-trick, lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper with a right-footed strike after receiving a long pass from Jamie Hyde, bringing the score to 4-0.
The goals kept coming, and Hunt featured again in the 57th minute, scoring his fourth goal of the match after a short pass from Michael Woodall. Roebuck’s offensive display was proving to be too much for the Forest Falcons to handle.
As the match progressed, Roebuck made a series of substitutions to manage their players effectively. Cameron Hyde replaced Joe Walton in the 60th minute due to injury, followed by Jack Wentworth coming on for Oliver Parkes, and Matthew McKay stepping in for James Beddard, all executed to maintain momentum and address fitness concerns.
In the 69th minute, Bradley Hackett found the net once more, scoring another close-range tap-in with the assistance of Michael Woodall, marking his second goal of the match and further burying Forest Falcons' hopes.
The scoring continued in the 74th minute when Michael Woodall netted Roebuck’s sixth goal, converting a chance inside the box after receiving a pass from Christopher Hunt, who demonstrated his playmaking abilities alongside his scoring prowess.
With the game nearing its conclusion, substitutions were made to provide fresh legs on the pitch. Daniel Lander re-entered the fray, replacing the fatigued Hunt in the 75th minute, while Dan Lees came on for Alistair Brown in the 82nd minute due to injury.
Bradley Hackett capped off the scoring in the 88th minute with his third goal of the match, once again tapping in from close range after a setup by Michael Woodall, sealing a stunning 8-0 victory for Roebuck over the Forest Falcons.
Christopher Hunt was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, netting four goals and providing an assist, while the entire team displayed remarkable teamwork and skill, making it a day to remember for Roebuck fans.
