Hornchurch U18 0–7 Hashtag United (21.11.2023)

**Hornchurch U18 0–7 Hashtag United (21.11.2023)** was HTU men's 31st fixture of 2023–24. An Essex Senior Cup game, it took place on 21 November 2023 at the Hornchurch Stadium in Upminster, England.

## Background

HTU Form
HTU were coming off a back-to-back Isthmian League - Premier Division victories over Horsham and Billericay Town, having previously won just once in their previous 8 encounters.

Venue
It was HTU's 3rd match at the Hornchurch Stadium in Upminster, England.

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Opposition
Hornchurch U18 were 3 matches without defeat, having most recently drew 2–2 away to their Frenford counterparts on 19 November 2023 in the Eastern Junior Alliance - U18 Red. It was the 1st meeting between them and HTU.

Additional notes
HTU were originally drawn to face Hornchurch's senior squad, though Hornchurch U18 were selected as their replacement due to "a growing injury list to the first team".

## Pre-match

HTU line-up
Jay Devereux made 5 changes to his side from 8 days prior, as Ryan Sammons, Nigel Aris, Toby Aromolaran, Alex Teniola and reserve player Nnaemeka Anyanwu replaced Tom Anderson, Max Cornhill, Misha Djemaili, Alfie Cue (latter two benched) and Pedro Carvalho. On the substitute's bench, youth players Ellis Devereux (son of Jay), Toby Robinson and Joe Last were added as Greg Halford dropped out.

Broadcasting
* Audiovisual

## Match

### Summary

First half (*time added: +1*)
Toby Aromolaran opened the scoring in the 7th minute. 6 minutes later saw Alex Teniola make it 2–0, which preceded Aromolaran grabbing his 2nd in the 18th minute. Nathan Smith converted the final goal of the half on minute 43.

Second half (*time added: +3*)
Within 3 minutes of the 2nd half, Alex Teniola and Nigel Aris (penalty) scored to make it 6–0. Teniola sealed his hat-trick for 7–0 in the 90th minute.

### Details

**HTU Assists:** 0–1 Nigel Aris. 0–2 Toby Aromolaran. 0–3 n/a. 0–4 n/a. 0–5 n/a. 0–6 n/a. 0–7 n/a.

 HTU: Alex Teniola (HTU) - chosen by Ed Cooper
**Assistant referees:**
Leigh Bellinger
James Perry
* 90 minutes.
* Maximum of five named substitutes.
* Maximum of five substitutions used.

## Post-match

Hornchurch U18 would have an Eastern Junior Alliance - U18 Red fixture next time out on 26 November 2023 at 13:30 at home to their Buckhurst Hill counterparts. On 25 November at 15:00, HTU would return to Isthmian League - Premier Division action away to Cheshunt.

## Gallery

**Digital Teamsheet****Physical Teamsheet**
*\*For match photography, see: @Nashyphoto*

## References

1. ↑ "Past Weather in Upminster, England, United Kingdom — Yesterday or Further Back" .