Billing United U14 Thrash Soccer Stars U14 16-2

Billing United U14 delivered a stunning performance at Rectory Farm Open Space on 16 February 2025, overwhelming Soccer Stars U14 with an emphatic 16-2 victory in their league home match. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and the home side quickly established their dominance, showcasing their attacking prowess throughout the encounter.

Billing United lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, which allowed them to control the midfield while providing ample support for their lone striker. The defensive trio consisted of Ciaran Standham-Walls in the centre, flanked by Ethan Sharp on the right and Oscar Rayner on the left. In midfield, Finlay Green and Dylan Ryan operated as wide players, with Ellis Bentley Lodge and Temi Adepoju central, providing both defensive cover and attacking impetus. Zip Scrivener and Eddie Viscu played just behind striker Jacob Ranft, tasked with creating chances and supporting the attack.

The substitutes for Billing United included Leo Rigby, Joseph Thornton, Joel Poku, Joshua Eldridge, and Sonny Manikiza, all of whom would play a crucial role in maintaining the team's momentum as the match progressed.

The scoring opened early in the match when Ellis Bentley Lodge found the back of the net just three minutes in, setting the tone for what would be a remarkable display of attacking football. Jacob Ranft doubled the lead shortly after, scoring in the sixth minute with an assist from Eddie Viscu, who delivered a precise pass to the striker.

By the ninth minute, Zip Scrivener joined the scoresheet, converting a chance created by Ranft, further extending the home side's advantage. The relentless pressure from Billing United continued, and in the 15th minute, Ranft scored again, this time assisted by Scrivener, showcasing their impressive link-up play.

Soccer Stars managed to pull one back in the 18th minute, but it did little to dampen the spirits of Billing United. Ciaran Standham-Walls restored the three-goal cushion in the 20th minute, scoring with a powerful header from a corner delivered by Bentley Lodge.

The goals kept coming, with Scrivener netting his second in the 23rd minute, again assisted by Ranft. Standham-Walls added another to his tally in the 27th minute, before Scrivener completed his hat-trick in the 29th minute, with an assist from Temi Adepoju.

Standham-Walls was not done yet, scoring his third goal in the 32nd minute, this time assisted by Dylan Ryan, as the home side went into half-time with a commanding 8-1 lead.

After the break, Billing United made several substitutions to maintain their energy levels. Joseph Thornton, Joel Poku, Sonny Manikiza, and Joshua Eldridge all entered the fray, with Ethan Sharp, Temi Adepoju, Zip Scrivener, and Dylan Ryan making way.

Ellis Bentley Lodge quickly made an impact, scoring again in the 36th minute, followed by Standham-Walls, who netted his fourth goal just a minute later with a stunning direct free-kick. Soccer Stars managed to score another goal from a direct free-kick in the 40th minute, but it was merely a consolation.

Billing United continued to dominate, with an own goal from a Soccer Stars player in the 43rd minute, assisted by Bentley Lodge, extending the lead to 10-2. Bentley Lodge scored his third goal in the 47th minute, further emphasising the home side's superiority.

Jacob Ranft, who had been instrumental throughout, missed a penalty in the 56th minute, but quickly redeemed himself by scoring from the spot in the 59th minute after being fouled in the box.

Finlay Green, who had been substituted on, scored two goals in quick succession, first in the 64th minute with an assist from Joshua Eldridge, and then again in the 68th minute, assisted by Scrivener, rounding off a remarkable performance for Billing United.

The match concluded with a staggering scoreline of 16-2, a testament to Billing United's attacking prowess and teamwork. Joshua Eldridge was named Player of the Match for his outstanding contributions, particularly in creating opportunities and assisting goals.