In a commanding display of football prowess, Worthing Dynamo U12 Black faced off against Worthing Town U12 Orange at Palatine Park #3 on 2nd February 2025. The match, which kicked off at 12:00 pm, ended with an emphatic scoreline of 9-0 in favour of the Dynamo, showcasing their dominance throughout the encounter.
The Dynamo lined up in a 3-3-1 formation, with Ellis Williams stationed as the goalkeeper. The defensive trio comprised Isaish Hatton on the left, Toby Killick in the centre, and Teddy Gill on the right. Woody Mason and Theo Phillips operated as right and left midfielders respectively, while Archie Parker-Muckle took up the central midfield role. Up front, Reuben Wickens-Steele was tasked with leading the attack as the striker. This formation allowed for a solid defensive base while providing ample support for the forwards, ensuring a balanced approach to both defence and attack.
The substitutes for the match included Rudy Clark, Harrison Flanagan, Leo Whyatt, and Lewis Langdell, who were poised to make an impact as the game progressed.
The Dynamo wasted no time in asserting their authority, with Reuben Wickens-Steele opening the scoring just two minutes into the match. He found the net with a well-placed left-footed shot, assisted by Archie Parker-Muckle, sending an early message to their opponents.
As the first half unfolded, the Dynamo continued to apply pressure, and in the 23rd minute, Archie Parker-Muckle doubled the lead with a stunning direct free-kick that left the Worthing Town goalkeeper with no chance. The relentless attack was further exemplified when Wickens-Steele struck again in the 29th minute, converting another left-footed effort, this time set up by Isaish Hatton.
With the score at 3-0, the referee signalled half-time, allowing both teams a brief respite. However, the Dynamo were far from finished. Just a minute into the second half, tactical substitutions were made, with Leo Whyatt, Lewis Langdell, and Harrison Flanagan entering the fray, replacing Archie Parker-Muckle, Reuben Wickens-Steele, and Woody Mason respectively.
The substitutions proved fruitful almost immediately, as Langdell scored from close range in the 32nd minute, showcasing his striking instincts. Flanagan followed suit just a minute later, netting another goal with assistance from Hatton, further extending the lead to 5-0.
The Dynamo's relentless pursuit of goals continued, and in the 36th minute, Rudy Clark added his name to the scoresheet with a spectacular strike from outside the box, assisted by Langdell. The score now stood at 6-0, and the Dynamo were in complete control.
As the match approached its final stages, Langdell struck again in the 40th minute, this time assisted by Clark, making it 7-0. The Dynamo's attacking flair was on full display, and the Worthing Town defence struggled to cope with the onslaught.
In the 45th minute, Theo Phillips joined the scoring party, converting a chance with assistance from Langdell, pushing the score to 8-0. The Dynamo were relentless, and even with substitutions continuing to flow, they maintained their momentum.
In the 52nd minute, Archie Parker-Muckle returned to the pitch, replacing Toby Killick, while Reuben Wickens-Steele came back on for Isaish Hatton in the 53rd minute. The Dynamo's final goal came shortly after, with Woody Mason scoring his 1st goal of the season, sealing a remarkable 9-0 victory.
The referee, Peter Close, oversaw a match that was dominated by Worthing Dynamo U12 Black, who displayed exceptional teamwork, skill, and determination. Isaish Hatton was notably influential throughout the match, earning recognition as the standout player. The Dynamo's performance will surely be remembered as one of their finest displays of the season.
