Worthing Dynamo U14 Black Edged Out In Cup Shootout At Broadbridge Heath
⚽ Result
Broadbridge Heath FC CASC 1
Worthing Dynamo U14 Black 1
🏆 Competition
Sussex C P Mason Cup (under-14s)
Away cup match
📅 When
Sunday, 20 September 2026
📍 Venue
Broadbridge Heath Junior U13 (Away)
Worthing Dynamo U14 Black travelled to Broadbridge Heath Junior U13 on 20 September 2026 for a fiercely contested U14 cup tie, kicking off at 2:00pm. The 70-minute match ended 1-1 after normal time, with Broadbridge Heath FC CASC U14 prevailing 4-3 in the subsequent penalty shootout.
Worthing Dynamo lined up in a 3-2-3-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Ellis Williams on the right, Elliott McCabe centrally, and Ben Riggott on the left. The midfield featured two central midfielders, Louie Papouis and Isaiah Hatton, tasked with controlling the middle of the park and linking defence to attack. Ahead of them, a trio of attacking midfielders operated with Teddy Gill on the right, Archie Parker-Muckle centrally, and Finley Stevens on the left, expected to create chances and support the two forwards. Ethan Whattingham took up the right forward role, with Theo Phillips leading the line on the left. The goalkeeper duties were handled by Toby Killick. The substitutes available were Sameer Manro, Leo Whyatt, Toby Rennie, and Bailey Freshwater.
The match burst into life almost immediately as Worthing Dynamo took the lead in the second minute. Ethan Whattingham played a neat short pass to Theo Phillips, who unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box that found the net, giving the visitors an early advantage. This bright start set the tone for a competitive encounter.
As the game progressed, Worthing Dynamo made their first substitution on 30 minutes, with Sameer Manro replacing Finley Stevens on the left attacking midfield. Shortly after, at the 35-minute mark, Leo Whyatt came on for Isaiah Hatton in central midfield. This change happen at half-time, signalling a pause in play with Worthing holding their slender lead.
The second half saw further tactical adjustments from Worthing Dynamo. At 47 minutes, Toby Rennie and Bailey Freshwater entered the fray, replacing Teddy Gill and Archie Parker-Muckle respectively, reshaping the attacking midfield and right wing positions. Just five minutes later, Archie Parker-Muckle returned to the pitch, this time substituting Ellis Williams in the right defensive role, indicating a tactical reshuffle in defence.
At 57 minutes, Isaiah Hatton was reintroduced to the midfield, coming on for Louie Papouis, restoring some familiarity to the central areas. However, the visitors’ lead was short-lived as Broadbridge Heath FC CASC U14 found an equaliser in the 59th minute, levelling the score at 1-1 and setting up a tense finale.
Worthing Dynamo continued to make changes in the closing stages. Teddy Gill returned to replace Toby Rennie at 69 minutes, while Ellis Williams was reinstated in defence, taking over from Bailey Freshwater. Despite these efforts, neither side could break the deadlock before the final whistle.
The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Broadbridge Heath edged out Worthing Dynamo 4-3, ending the visitors’ cup run in a narrow and dramatic fashion.
Throughout the match, goalkeeper Toby Killick was a standout performer, making crucial saves and commanding his area with authority, earning him the player of the match accolade. Despite the disappointment of the shootout defeat, Worthing Dynamo showed resilience and tactical flexibility in a hard-fought cup tie.
