Barnham Trojans U12 Blue Triumph Over Worthing Dynamo U12 Black

In a gripping cup encounter at the Aldingbourne Community Centre on 15 December 2024, Barnham Trojans U12 Blue emerged victorious against Worthing Dynamo U12 Black, securing a 3-0 win. The match kicked off at 10:00 am, with referee Oliver Wilkinson overseeing the action on the 9-a-side pitch.

Worthing Dynamo adopted a 3-4-1 formation, which positioned Toby Killick in goal, flanked by a defensive trio of Sami Dalaman on the right, Woody Mason in the centre, and Isaish Hatton on the left. The midfield was bolstered by Lewis Langdell and Theo Phillips on the right and left flanks respectively, while Leo Whyatt and Archie Parker-Muckle operated centrally. Harrison Flanagan led the attack as the lone striker, tasked with converting chances into goals.

The substitutes for Worthing Dynamo included Reuben Wickens-Steele, Ellis Williams, and Teddy Gill, who were poised to make an impact as the match unfolded.

The match began with a flurry of activity, as Barnham Trojans quickly asserted their dominance. Just four minutes in, they broke the deadlock with a well-placed goal, leaving Worthing Dynamo to regroup. The Trojans doubled their lead shortly after, scoring again in the ninth minute, putting Worthing Dynamo on the back foot early in the contest.

In an effort to regain control, Worthing Dynamo made their first substitution in the 14th minute, bringing on Reuben Wickens-Steele for Theo Phillips, aiming to inject fresh energy into their midfield. The tactical changes continued as Ellis Williams replaced Isaish Hatton in the 20th minute, further reshaping the team's dynamics.

As the first half finsihed, Worthing Dynamo made another tactical switch, introducing Theo Phillips back into the fray for Lewis Langdell, This was accompanied by the introduction of Teddy Gill for Ellis Williams and Isaish Hatton coming on for Woody Mason, as the team sought to try something different . Archie Parker-Muckle also entered the match, taking the place of goalkeeper Toby Killick,

At the break, Worthing Dynamo faced a daunting challenge, trailing 2-0. The second half commenced with renewed determination, but Barnham Trojans struck again in the 33rd minute, extending their lead to 3-0, leaving Worthing Dynamo with a mountain to climb.

In the 39th minute, Worthing Dynamo was forced into a substitution due to injury, with Ellis Williams coming on for Sami Dalaman. The team continued to shuffle their lineup, as Woody Mason returned to the pitch in place of Reuben Wickens-Steele in the 51st minute, followed by Harrison Flanagan replacing Isaish Hatton in the 53rd minute.

Despite their efforts, Worthing Dynamo could not find the back of the net, and the match concluded with Barnham Trojans U12 Blue celebrating a comprehensive 3-0 victory. Ellis Williams was notably recognised for his performance, earning the title of Player of the Match amidst a challenging outing for Worthing Dynamo.