Worthing Dynamo U14 Black Edge Past Chichester City Youth U14 Green 3-2
⚽ Result
Worthing Dynamo U14 Black 3
Chichester City Youth U14 2
🏆 Competition
Saywell International (Arun and Chichester) Youth Football League U14 Division C
Home league match
📅 When
Sunday, 13 September 2026
📍 Venue
Durrington High School (Home)
Worthing Dynamo U14 Black hosted Chichester City Youth U14 Green at Durrington High School on the morning of 13 September 2026, with kick-off at 10:00am. In a thrilling league encounter lasting 70 minutes plus added time, Worthing Dynamo emerged victorious by a narrow 3-2 margin.
The home side lined up in a 3-2-3-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Ellis Williams on the right, Elliott McCabe centrally, and Harrison Flanagan on the left. The midfield featured a double pivot with Louie Papouis and Ben Riggott tasked with both defensive cover and linking play. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio consisted of Bailey Freshwater on the right, Archie Parker-Muckle centrally, and Teddy Gill on the left, supporting the two forwards, Theo Phillips on the right and Ethan Whattingham on the left. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity while allowing width and creativity in attack. Worthing Dynamo’s sole substitute named was Sameer Manro.
The match burst into life immediately as Worthing Dynamo took the lead inside the opening minute. Teddy Gill delivered a precise cross which Ethan Whattingham met with a powerful header, sending the ball beyond the Chichester goalkeeper. However, the visitors responded quickly, equalising in the seventh minute to level the scores. Worthing Dynamo’s early advantage was short-lived as Chichester’s resilience showed.
Just four minutes later, Ethan Whattingham restored the lead for Worthing Dynamo with a composed finish using his right foot, following a short pass from Theo Phillips. This goal underlined the effectiveness of the forward pairing and the attacking midfield support. Yet again, Chichester City Youth U14 Green were undeterred and found an equaliser in the 15th minute, making it 2-2 and setting up a tense contest.
The first half concluded with the scoreline locked at 2-2 after 35 minutes of competitive football. At half-time, the teams retreated to regroup and adjust tactics.
Early in the second half, at the 45th minute mark, Worthing Dynamo made their first substitution, bringing on Sameer Manro for Bailey Freshwater. This change aimed to refresh the right attacking midfield position and inject new energy into the side.
The breakthrough for Worthing Dynamo came in the 62nd minute when goalkeeper Toby Killick launched a long pass forward, which was expertly controlled by Theo Phillips inside the box before slotting home with his right foot. This goal proved decisive, giving the hosts a 3-2 lead.
Further tactical switches followed as Bailey Freshwater returned to the field in place of central midfielder Louie Papouis at the 59th minute, before Louie Papouis himself was reintroduced at the 68th minute, replacing Teddy Gill. Shortly after, at 70 minutes, Harrison Flanagan received a yellow card for unsporting behaviour, a caution that highlighted the intensity and competitive nature of the match.
In the closing stages, at 73 minutes, Teddy Gill came back on for Bailey Freshwater, ensuring fresh legs and creativity remained on the pitch as Worthing Dynamo sought to hold their slender advantage.
Despite Chichester City Youth U14 Green’s efforts to find a late equaliser, Worthing Dynamo’s defensive trio and midfielders held firm to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory. The match showcased a blend of tactical discipline, attacking flair, and resilience from the home side, who will take confidence from their ability to respond quickly to setbacks and clinch the win on home soil.
