In a commanding display of football, Totteridge FC Yellows secured an emphatic 8-0 victory over Downley Dynamos Juniors Greens in their league encounter at Four Ashes on 1 December 2024. The match kicked off at 11:30 am, and the home side wasted no time in asserting their dominance, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace throughout the contest.
Totteridge FC Yellows lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking flair. Joshan Nijjar occupied the goalkeeping position, shielded by a back three consisting of Veera Manivannan in the centre, flanked by Chaise Duff on the right and Oleg Krivosic on the left. The midfield was anchored by Nico Cox and Noah Brereton in central roles, while Leo Adamiec and Rory Fairless operated as right and left midfielders, respectively. The attacking trio featured Sulaiman Ali and Ojas Pawar as right and left attacking midfielders, supporting lone striker Logan Paulse.
The substitutes for the match included Kathirsan Losuthan, Muhammad Hussain, Muhammad Ali Qarni, and Tatenda Makoni, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring opened just two minutes in when Rory Fairless curled a stunning direct free-kick from outside the box into the net, giving Totteridge an early lead. The home side continued to press, and in the 18th minute, Logan Paulse doubled the advantage with a close-range finish, expertly assisted by Noah Brereton’s long pass.
As the match progressed, Totteridge made a flurry of substitutions in the 20th minute, bringing on Kathirsan Losuthan for Fairless, Muhammad Hussain for Duff, Muhammad Ali Qarni for Ojas Pawar, and Tatenda Makoni for Sulaiman Ali. This tactical reshuffle did not disrupt their momentum, as Paulse struck again in the 23rd minute, showcasing his individual brilliance with a solo goal.
Logan Paulse was not done yet; he completed his hat-trick in the 35th minute, lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper with a deft back-heel assist from Muhammad Ali Qarni. Just two minutes later, Paulse scored his fourth goal of the match, a powerful long-range strike following a short pass from Noah Brereton, further extending the lead to 5-0.
At half-time, with the scoreline firmly in their favour, Totteridge made further changes, introducing Sulaiman Ali back into the fray for Paulse, while Chaise Duff replaced Oleg Krivosic, and Ojas Pawar came on for Noah Brereton. The second half saw more substitutions, with Nico Cox coming on for Leo Adamiec and Noah Brereton returning for Veera Manivannan.
The scoring resumed in the 60th minute when Tatenda Makoni found the net with a right-footed shot from inside the box, making it 6-0. As the match neared its conclusion, Ojas Pawar scored in the 80th minute, capitalising on a goalmouth scramble after a short pass from Sulaiman Ali.
The final goal of the match came just a minute later, as Sulaiman Ali himself got on the scoresheet, finishing off a well-worked team move with a right-footed strike, assisted by Oleg Krivosic. The match concluded with a resounding 8-0 victory for Totteridge FC Yellows, a performance that showcased their attacking prowess and defensive resilience.
Logan Paulse was undoubtedly the standout performer, earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his remarkable four-goal haul, while the entire team displayed a cohesive and dominant display that will be remembered for weeks to come.
