Horsham YM U23 slay the Crusaders
Horsham YM U23s delivered a ruthless performance to maintain their position near the top of the SCFL North Division, thrashing Horsham Crusaders U23 11-0 in an emphatic display under the floodlights.
The home side made a flying start and took the lead inside two minutes when Collcutt headed home from a well-delivered corner by Burbulis.
YM quickly tightened their grip on proceedings and doubled their advantage in the 14th minute. Burbulis was again the architect, supplying Tommy McKenna, who finished confidently. Just three minutes later, McKenna struck again with another composed effort to make it 3–0.
Burbulis capped an impressive individual display in the 27th minute, embarking on a strong solo run before finishing well to add a fourth.
The goals continued to flow as YM overwhelmed their opponents. Babikir produced the standout moment of the evening in the 37th minute, unleashing a stunning long-range effort from 35 yards that flew in off the crossbar.
On the stroke of half-time, Collcutt grabbed his second in style, producing a moment of real quality with a skilful, almost ‘Zidanesque’ finish to send YM into the break with a commanding 7–0 lead.
There was no let-up after the interval. McKenna completed his hat-trick shortly after the restart with a close-range finish, before Collcutt followed suit in the 53rd minute to bring up his own treble.
Collcutt went on to add a fourth goal in the 71st minute, capping an outstanding personal performance, and he later turned provider in the 77th minute, setting up McKenna to complete the scoring and seal his fourth of the night.
It was a dominant and professional display from Horsham YM, who continue to apply pressure at the top end of the table with a result that underlines their attacking strength.