Page Hat-Trick Secures Athletico Millbrook Win

Athletico Millbrook hosted Lyndhurst Sunday First at Green Park on 2nd November 2025, with a 10:30am kick-off in a crucial cup tie. The home side emerged victorious in a thrilling 3-2 encounter after 90 minutes of pulsating football.

Athletico Millbrook lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Taylar Whitby in goal. The defensive line consisted of Elias Aouichaoui at right back, Jake Biffin and Lee Wells as central defenders, and Cain Morgan on the left. In midfield, Daniel Spencer and Harrison Weeks operated as the two central midfielders tasked with both defensive cover and linking play. Ahead of them, Brendan Beazley took up the right attacking midfield role, Charlie Ford played centrally behind the striker, and Ashley Page occupied the left attacking midfield position. Leading the line was Daniel Sowinski as the lone striker. The substitutes named were Floyd Bedwell, Ronnie Spiteri, and Maxwell Brady.

The match burst into life early on with Ashley Page opening the scoring in the 15th minute, demonstrating his attacking prowess from the left attacking midfield position. Page doubled the advantage fifteen minutes later, showing clinical finishing that put Athletico Millbrook firmly in control by half time.

At the interval, the hosts led 2-0, having dominated the opening 45 minutes with fluid attacking play and solid defensive organisation. However, the second half saw Lyndhurst Sunday First respond quickly, pulling a goal back in the 50th minute to reignite the contest.

Athletico Millbrook made their first change on the hour mark, with Floyd Bedwell replacing left back Cain Morgan, presumably to inject fresh legs and maintain defensive solidity. Despite this, the visitors found an equaliser five minutes later, making it 2-2 and setting up a tense finale.

In the 70th minute, Athletico Millbrook introduced Ronnie Spiteri for attacking midfielder Charlie Ford, likely aiming to add creativity and energy in the final third. The breakthrough came in the 80th minute when Daniel Spencer provided a precise assist for Ashley Page, who completed his hat-trick with a composed finish to restore the lead.

Shortly after the goal, Maxwell Brady came on for right back Elias Aouichaoui, perhaps to shore up the defence and see out the remaining minutes. The visitors pushed for another equaliser but Athletico Millbrook held firm to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

Ashley Page’s treble was the defining factor in this cup tie, his movement and finishing proving decisive. The 4-2-3-1 formation allowed Athletico Millbrook to control midfield and create chances, while the defensive unit, despite conceding twice, managed to withstand pressure when it mattered most. This win propels Athletico Millbrook further in the competition and will be remembered for Page’s outstanding individual display.