Westminster City FC's impressive display at the Westway Sports And Fitness Centre on 22 September 2024 saw them secure a resounding 12-3 victory over Sutton MvF 11's in their league home match. Kick-off was at 2:10pm, and the match showcased a relentless offensive performance from Westminster City, who dominated throughout the 90 minutes.
Westminster City deployed a 4-4-1-1 formation, which typically provides a solid defensive structure while allowing flexibility in attack. The goalkeeper, Rafael Roldao, was shielded by a back four consisting of Sam Revill and Anthony Laria as the right and left defenders, with Nathan Sobers and Alex Nairn occupying the central defensive roles. In midfield, Gareth Murphy and Rhys Farthing operated as right and left midfielders, respectively, while Adam Chadi and Ahmed El-Zein were positioned centrally. Vuk Pivasevic played just behind the lone striker Sean Lutkin, who led the line as the primary attacking threat.
The substitutes for Westminster City included Chris Kemp, Alfie Mcguire, Timothy Hayden-Clark, Kieran McNamara, Ben X, and Marc Byrne, providing depth and options for tactical changes during the match.
The match began with a stunning start for Westminster City, as Ahmed El-Zein opened the scoring in the third minute, with an assist from Sean Lutkin. Barely a minute later, Lutkin himself found the net, courtesy of a pass from El-Zein, quickly doubling the lead. The onslaught continued as Lutkin scored again in the fifth minute, this time assisted by Gareth Murphy, putting Westminster City 3-0 up within just five minutes.
In the 18th minute, Adam Chadi added to the tally with a well-placed goal, demonstrating Westminster's attacking prowess. However, a moment of caution came just a minute later when Lutkin received a yellow card for a minor infringement. The match saw its first substitution at the 19th minute, with Chris Kemp replacing Rhys Farthing, who had to depart due to injury.
Lutkin was back on the scoresheet in the 21st minute, scoring his fourth goal of the match with another assist from Murphy. The relentless pressure from Westminster City continued, with Lutkin's remarkable first-half performance culminating in another goal in the 30th minute, assisted by Nathan Sobers.
In the 32nd minute, Lutkin was substituted for Alfie Mcguire, who took his place in a strategic switch. Chris Kemp then scored in the 34th minute, benefiting from a pass by Sobers, as Westminster City extended their lead to 6-0. Just before half-time, Sutton managed to find the back of the net in the 39th minute, scoring their first goal of the match, but Westminster City went into the break with a commanding 6-1 lead.
The second half saw immediate substitutions as Lutkin returned to the pitch, replacing Mcguire, while Gareth Murphy came back on for Farthing, and Kieran McNamara took over from Sam Revill. Lutkin wasted no time in making an impact, scoring again in the 47th minute, assisted by El-Zein, further asserting Westminster's dominance.
Chris Kemp added another goal in the 52nd minute, with Lutkin providing the assist, bringing the score to 8-1. The match continued with substitutions, and in the 66th minute, Ben X replaced Anthony Laria, as both teams looked to manage their squads.
In the 68th minute, Vuk Pivasevic got on the scoresheet, showcasing the depth of Westminster's attacking options. Sutton managed to respond with a goal in the 76th minute, narrowing the deficit to 9-2. However, Westminster City showed no signs of slowing down, as Alfie Mcguire netted his goal in the 82nd minute, assisted by Murphy.
Gareth Murphy then capped off a brilliant performance with a goal in the 86th minute, assisted by El-Zein, bringing the score to 11-2. The match saw a late substitution as Marc Byrne replaced goalkeeper Roldao in the 88th minute, just before Sutton found the net again in stoppage time, making the final score 12-3 in favour of Westminster City.
This emphatic victory not only showcased the attacking capabilities of Westminster City but also highlighted their potential as a formidable force in the league this season.
