In a stunning display of attacking football, 1874 Northwich Juniors - Jets faced off against Holmes Chapel Hurricanes U14 Blues at Chinkers Field on 27 April 2025, with the match kicking off at 12:30pm. The Jets dominated the encounter, securing an emphatic 16-1 victory over their opponents in this league home match.
The Jets lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation, designed to maximise their attacking prowess while maintaining a solid defensive structure. James Stanton took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Jack Hayes on the right, Caiden Wilkinson and Greyson Webster in central defence, and Reece Colainne on the left. The midfield trio featured Owen Gibson on the right, Ollie Symes in the central role, and Lloyd Hill on the left, with Santiago Redondo operating just behind the two forwards, Harry Hayes and Toby Jack. The formation allowed for fluid transitions between defence and attack, with the midfielders expected to support both the forwards and the defence.
The substitutes for the Jets included Lucas Goulding, Lewis Moorcroft, Harrison Capper, Aidan Greenway, and Layton M, who would later play crucial roles in the match.
The scoring began early, with Harry Hayes netting the first goal in just the fifth minute, courtesy of an assist from Lloyd Hill. Hayes was quick to double his tally in the 13th minute, this time receiving a well-placed pass from Owen Gibson. The Jets were relentless, and Lloyd Hill added to the scoreline in the 18th minute, finishing off a move set up by Santiago Redondo.
Just two minutes later, Redondo himself got on the scoresheet, converting a chance created by Owen Gibson, pushing the score to 4-0. The Jets continued to assert their dominance, with a flurry of goals in the 22nd minute: first, Lloyd Hill scored his second of the match, followed immediately by Owen Gibson finding the net, bringing the score to 6-0.
As the first half drew to a close, the Jets made a couple of substitutions, bringing on Lucas Goulding for Reece Colainne and Lewis Moorcroft for Toby Jack. The half-time whistle blew with the score standing at a staggering 6-0 in favour of the Jets.
The second half saw further changes, with Aidan Greenway replacing Greyson Webster and Harrison Capper coming on for Owen Gibson. The Jets continued their onslaught, with Ollie Symes scoring in the 38th minute, assisted by Lloyd Hill, who was having an exceptional game. Harry Hayes then completed his hat-trick in the 41st minute, further extending the Jets' lead.
Just two minutes later, in the 43rd minute, Lloyd Hill scored his third goal, assisted by Harrison Capper, and Lucas Goulding also found the back of the net, making it 10-0. The Hurricanes managed to score a consolation goal in the 50th minute, but it was merely a blip in an otherwise dominant performance.
Harry Hayes continued to shine, scoring his fourth goal in the 52nd minute with an assist from Lucas Goulding. The substitutions continued, with Greyson Webster returning to the pitch, replacing Caiden Wilkinson, while Toby Jack, Santiago Redondo, Owen Gibson, and Reece Colainne also re-entered the fray.
Owen Gibson then scored his third goal in the 55th minute, assisted by Lewis Moorcroft, followed by another goal from Gibson in the 59th minute, with Harrison Capper providing the assist. The Jets were relentless, with Toby Jack scoring twice in quick succession in the 67th and 68th minutes, showcasing the team's attacking depth.
Lucas Goulding capped off the scoring in the 70th minute, bringing the final tally to an astonishing 16 goals for the Jets, while the Hurricanes managed just one. This match will surely be remembered as one of the most dominant performances in recent memory, with the Jets showcasing their attacking flair and teamwork throughout the encounter.
