Totteridge FC Yellows travelled to Bourne End Academy on 14 September 2025 for an early morning 10:00am kick-off in their league away fixture against Bourne End Junior Sports Club. The 80-minute encounter plus added time saw Totteridge FC Yellows secure a commanding 5-1 win over their hosts, asserting their dominance throughout the match.
Totteridge lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Joshan Nijjar in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Chaise Duff at right back, Abdullah Ali and Oleg Krivosic as the central defensive pairing, and Rory Fairless on the left flank. In midfield, Sam Anderson and Noah Brereton took up the two central midfield roles, expected to provide both defensive cover and forward impetus. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio featured Leo Adamiec on the right, Tatenda Makoni centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Muhammad Ali Qarni on the left. Leading the line was striker Nico Cox, tasked with finishing the chances created by the midfield.
The substitutes available for Totteridge were Logan Paulse, Adam Hussain, and Ojas Pawar, ready to inject fresh legs and tactical adjustments as the game unfolded.
The match burst into life in the 19th minute when Abdullah Ali opened the scoring for Totteridge, heading home a precise assist from right attacking midfielder Leo Adamiec. This early goal set the tone for the visitors, who then made a swift triple substitution just a minute later. Logan Paulse replaced central defender Oleg Krivosic, Adam Hussain came on for central midfielder Noah Brereton, and Ojas Pawar took over from left attacking midfielder Muhammad Ali Qarni. These changes appeared to add energy and attacking verve to Totteridge’s play.
The impact was immediate as Logan Paulse doubled the lead in the 24th minute, converting a chance set up expertly by Ojas Pawar. This goal further unsettled Bourne End and highlighted the effectiveness of Totteridge’s attacking midfielders in creating opportunities.
In the 34th minute, Oleg Krivosic returned to the pitch, this time replacing left back Rory Fairless, signalling a tactical reshuffle in defence. The first half concluded at the 40-minute mark with Totteridge comfortably ahead.
Shortly after the break, Totteridge made two further substitutions. Noah Brereton was reintroduced in place of Leo Adamiec on the right attacking midfield, while Muhammad Ali Qarni returned to replace striker Nico Cox, indicating a shift in attacking personnel.
The second half saw Totteridge extend their advantage in the 51st minute when Muhammad Ali Qarni scored a headed goal, assisted by Adam Hussain. Just two minutes later, Adam Hussain himself found the net, with a neat assist from Logan Paulse, pushing the scoreline to 4-0 and effectively putting the game beyond doubt.
At the hour mark, Totteridge made a trio of substitutions to refresh the squad. Rory Fairless came back on for right back Chaise Duff, Leo Adamiec returned for Ojas Pawar on the left attacking midfield, and Nico Cox was reinstated as striker, replacing Tatenda Makoni.
The visitors continued to press, and in the 70th minute, Muhammad Ali Qarni completed his brace with a goal assisted by Oleg Krivosic, further emphasising Totteridge’s attacking dominance.
Bourne End managed to pull a consolation goal in the 79th minute from the penalty spot, but this did little to alter the outcome of a match firmly controlled by Totteridge FC Yellows.
Sam Anderson, operating in central midfield, was named player of the match for his tireless work rate and ability to link defence and attack seamlessly throughout the contest.
Totteridge FC Yellows’ comprehensive 5-1 victory at Bourne End Academy showcased their tactical flexibility, clinical finishing, and squad depth, making a strong statement in their league campaign.
