In a thrilling league match held at AFC Burnden Park U10 Wolves on 16 November 2024, Tiki Taka Dortmund showcased their attacking prowess with a resounding 9-3 victory over their opponents, AFC Burnden Park U12 Wolves. The match kicked off at 12:00pm and featured a flurry of goals that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
Tiki Taka Dortmund adopted a 2-3-3 formation, which allowed for a strong attacking presence while maintaining defensive stability. Kamsy Anajemba was stationed in goal, with Archie Hunt and Lawrence Nwakamma forming a solid central defensive partnership. The midfield trio consisted of Nikita Velicka on the right, Kai McCaughtrie centrally, and Zac Humphries-Deveney on the left, providing both width and creativity. Up front, Alfie Kearney and Yasin Mohammed operated as right and left forwards respectively, supporting striker Noah Rule, who was tasked with leading the line.
The substitutes for Tiki Taka Dortmund included Andrew-Franz Nkemka and Oscar Manders, who would later play pivotal roles in the match following their introductions.
The scoring began early, with Noah Rule netting his first goal in the seventh minute, assisted by Kai McCaughtrie. Just five minutes later, Rule struck again, doubling the lead and showcasing his clinical finishing ability. The relentless Tiki Taka Dortmund attack continued to press, and in the 14th minute, McCaughtrie himself got on the scoresheet, scoring with his right foot to make it 3-0.
As the match progressed, Tiki Taka Dortmund made a couple of substitutions in the 15th minute, bringing on Andrew-Franz Nkemka for Alfie Kearney and Oscar Manders for Kai McCaughtrie.
AFC Burnden Park U12 Wolves managed to pull one back in the 25th minute, but Tiki Taka Dortmund maintained their composure and went into half-time leading 3-1. The second half saw further changes for Tiki Taka Dortmund, with Kearney returning to the pitch in place of Noah Rule and Zac Humphries-Deveney coming on for Manders shortly after.
The scoring resumed in the 33rd minute when Andrew-Franz Nkemka scored directly from a corner, with Zac Humphries-Deveney providing the assist. Just two minutes later, Zac himself found the net, courtesy of a long kick from goalkeeper Kamsy Anajemba.
Nkemka continued to shine, scoring again in the 44th minute, further extending the lead. The match saw more substitutions as Noah Rule returned to replace Kearney, who had been injured earlier, while Oscar Manders came on for Yasin Mohammed.
In the 47th minute, Rule completed his hat-trick with a stunning long-range strike, assisted by Nikita Velicka. However, AFC Burnden Park U12 Wolves responded with another goal in the 50th minute, but Tiki Taka Dortmund was undeterred.
Archie Hunt added to the tally in the 52nd minute with a spectacular piece of skill and strike from outside the box, demonstrating the team's attacking flair. The match took a dramatic turn when Kamsy Anajemba made a crucial penalty save in the 55th minute, preserving the team's comfortable lead.
As the match drew to a close, Rule scored his fourth goal with a tap-in following a precise cross from McCaughtrie in the 58th minute. The final moments saw AFC Burnden Park U12 Wolves score a consolation goal in the 62nd minute, but it was too little, too late.
Tiki Taka Dortmund's emphatic 9-3 victory highlighted their attacking capabilities and solidified their position in the league, with Archie Hunt earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his commanding performance and brilliant solo goal.
