Huntingdon Town U13 Whites Dominate St Neots Town Youth Navy 9-1

Huntingdon Town U13 Whites (Sat) travelled to St Neots Rugby Club on the morning of 29 November 2025 to face St Neots Town Youth U13 Navy in a league away fixture, kicking off promptly at 10:00am in awful weather do dictions with only 11 players. The match concluded with a resounding 9-1 victory for Huntingdon Town, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity over the 70 minutes of play plus added time.

Deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation, Huntingdon Town set up with Noah White in goal, providing a solid last line of defence. The back four consisted of the returning Samuel Davids at right back, Henry Smith and Oscar Clarke forming the central defensive partnership, and Reuben Zimmermann on the left flank. In midfield, Sam Godfrey and Magnus Kristensen operated as the two central midfielders tasked with both breaking up opposition play and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfielders were Will Stewart on the right, Jack Edwards centrally, and Stefan Maresi on the left, all expected to support the lone striker George Smith, who led the line. This formation promised a balanced approach, combining defensive stability with creative and goal-scoring opportunities. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The opening goal came early in the first half when Magnus Kristensen found the net in the 12th minute, slotting home a close-range finish with his right foot following a well-worked team move which Magnus started with a pass defence splitting pass. Just three minutes later, Jack Edwards doubled the lead with a direct free-kick, curling the ball past the keeper with his right foot, signalling Huntingdon Town’s intent to dominate the match.

The visitors continued to press, and at the 20-minute mark, Stefan Maresi rose highest to meet a precise cross from Will Stewart, heading the ball into the net from close range. Moments later, Jack Edwards was again on the scoresheet, shooting from distance which went through GKs legs after another excellent cross from Stewart, making it 4-0 inside the opening 20 minutes.

Huntingdon Town’s relentless attacking play paid off again in the 29th minute when Stefan Maresi scored his second goal, once more assisted by a cross from Will Stewart, further extending the lead. However, St Neots Town managed to pull one back just a minute later, scoring from inside the box with a close-range right-footed finish, offering a brief glimmer of hope for the home side.

The first half concluded at the 30-minute mark with Huntingdon Town firmly in control at 5-1. Early in the second half, Magnus Kristensen continued his fine form, netting his second goal of the match in the 38th minute. He capitalised on a flick-on from striker George Smith to score from close range with his right foot, reinforcing the visitors’ dominance.

As the match progressed, Henry Smith, one of the central defenders, ventured forward to great effect. In the 57th minute, he scored from distance with a Ronaldinho toe-poke finish with his right foot. Just three minutes later, Henry Smith added a second goal, again from close range and with his right foot, further cementing the comprehensive nature of Huntingdon Town’s victory.

Magnus Kristensen completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute, this time scoring with his left foot from close range inside the box, once again assisted by George Smith’s flick. This goal rounded off a dominant performance by the visitors, who had thoroughly outplayed their opponents in every department.

The match ended 9-1 in favour of Huntingdon Town U13 Whites, a result that reflected their clinical finishing and cohesive team play.

Standout performers included Henry Smith, who contributed two crucial goals from defence and was a rock, Magnus Kristensen with a hat-trick, and Jack Edwards, whose goals and passing were vital in establishing an early lead. Their collective efforts ensured a memorable away victory and valuable points in the league campaign.