In a thrilling league encounter at Durrington High School on 23 February 2025, Worthing Dynamo U12 Black secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Worthing Town U12 Orange. The match kicked off at 11:30 am, with both teams eager to claim vital points in the league standings.
Worthing Dynamo adopted a 3-4-1 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while also providing width and attacking options. In goal, Ellis Williams was tasked with guarding the net, while a trio of defenders—Harrison Flanagan on the right, Toby Killick in the centre, and Teddy Gill on the left—formed a sturdy backline. The midfield was anchored by Archie Parker-Muckle and Leo Whyatt in central roles, with Rudy Clark and Woody Mason providing width on the right and left flanks respectively. Up front, Lewis Langdell was positioned as the lone striker, expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for Worthing Dynamo included Reuben Wickens-Steele, Isaish Hatton, and Sami Dalaman, who would be called upon to make tactical changes as the match progressed.
The match began with Worthing Town striking first, taking the lead in the ninth minute. This early setback for Worthing Dynamo would test their resolve, but they quickly regrouped. In the sixteenth minute, a tactical substitution saw Reuben Wickens-Steele replace Rudy Clark, a move aimed at bolstering the midfield and adding fresh energy to the team.
As the first half progressed, Worthing Dynamo began to assert themselves, and their efforts bore fruit in the twenty-ninth minute. Archie Parker-Muckle scored a stunning diving header, connecting perfectly with a cross from Woody Mason, bringing the score level at 1-1. This goal not only lifted the spirits of the Dynamo players but also set the tone for an exciting second half.
Half-time arrived with the score tied, and the teams regrouped for the second half. Worthing Dynamo made further tactical adjustments immediately after the break, introducing Isaish Hatton for Woody Mason and bringing Rudy Clark back on for Teddy Gill, while Sami Dalaman replaced Lewis Langdell.
The second half saw Worthing Dynamo take control of the match. In the forty-second minute, Rudy Clark found the net with a composed finish inside the box, putting his team ahead 2-1. This goal was crucial, as it shifted the momentum firmly in favour of the Dynamo.
As the match continued, Worthing Dynamo's confidence grew. In the fifty-sixth minute, Reuben Wickens-Steele scored a spectacular long-range strike with his left foot, extending the lead to 3-1 and effectively sealing the victory for his side.
In the closing stages, Worthing Dynamo made one final substitution, bringing Woody Mason back on for Lewis Langdell in the fifty-seventh minute, ensuring fresh legs were on the pitch as they sought to maintain their advantage.
The final whistle confirmed a well-deserved 3-1 victory for Worthing Dynamo U12 Black, with Archie Parker-Muckle's performance earning him the title of Player of the Match. The Dynamo's tactical discipline, combined with their attacking prowess, proved too much for Worthing Town, marking a significant win in their league campaign.
