In a commanding display of football, Totteridge FC Yellows secured an emphatic 8-0 victory over Haddenham Youth Colts in their league home match at Four Ashes on 27 October 2024. The match kicked off at 9:30 am, and the Yellows showcased their attacking prowess throughout the encounter, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace.
Totteridge FC Yellows lined up in a dynamic 3-4-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking options while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Joshan Nijjar took his position in goal, shielded by a back three comprising Chaise Duff on the right, Veera Manivannan in the centre, and Muhammad Hussain on the left. The midfield quartet featured Tatenda Makoni and Rory Fairless on the left and right flanks respectively, with Oleg Krivosic and Noah Brereton operating centrally. Up front, Ojas Pawar and Muhammad Ali Qarni supported the lone striker, Logan Paulse, who was expected to lead the line with his finishing ability.
The substitutes for the match included Kacper Gowin, Leo Adamiec, and Nico Cox, who would later play pivotal roles in the team's performance as the match progressed.
The scoring opened in the 11th minute when Logan Paulse found the net with a right-footed shot from inside the box, assisted by Noah Brereton's long pass. Just four minutes later, Paulse struck again, this time converting another assist from Oleg Krivosic, showcasing his clinical finishing skills.
As the game continued, Totteridge made a series of substitutions in the 22nd minute, bringing on Kacper Gowin, Leo Adamiec, and Nico Cox, replacing Muhammad Hussain, Oleg Krivosic, and Muhammad Ali Qarni respectively. The fresh legs injected further energy into the Yellows' performance.
In the 23rd minute, Paulse completed his hat-trick, scoring his third goal of the match with a right-footed shot from inside the box, this time assisted by Adamiec's cross. The relentless pressure from Totteridge was evident, and just four minutes later, Tatenda Makoni added to the tally, scoring from inside the box after receiving a short pass from Adamiec.
With the score at 4-0 at half-time, the Yellows were in complete control. The second half saw further substitutions, with Muhammad Ali Qarni, Rory Fairless, and Chaise Duff entering the fray shortly after the break, replacing Logan Paulse, Oleg Krivosic, and Veera Manivannan respectively.
In the 41st minute, Ojas Pawar got in on the act, scoring a fluke goal with a right-footed shot, assisted by Nico Cox's short pass. The Yellows continued to dominate, and in the 56th minute, Muhammad Ali Qarni scored his first of the match, converting a short pass from Tatenda Makoni with his left foot from inside the box.
The substitutions continued to pay dividends as Logan Paulse returned to the pitch in the 60th minute, replacing Ojas Pawar, while Chaise Duff came back on for Veera Manivannan. The relentless assault on Haddenham's goal continued, and in the 61st minute, Paulse scored his fourth goal, again assisted by Adamiec, demonstrating the Yellows' attacking fluidity.
As the match drew to a close, Muhammad Ali Qarni capped off the scoring in the 80th minute with a right-footed strike from inside the box, sealing an extraordinary 8-0 victory for Totteridge FC Yellows. The Yellows' performance was nothing short of spectacular, with Tatenda Makoni earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his influential display.
