In a stunning display of football, Carbrain Clarets 2011's faced off against Dunblane 2011s at Cumbernauld Academy on 21 September 2024. The match kicked off at 9:00 am and concluded with a resounding scoreline of 10-0 in favour of the Clarets, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the contest.
The Clarets adopted a 4-4-1-1 formation, a structure that emphasises both defensive stability and attacking flexibility. In goal, Theo Stevenson provided a solid last line of defence. The back four consisted of Riely Brady on the right, Ryan Cherry and Leandro Schammas in central defence, and Jacob Thomson on the left, all tasked with maintaining a strong defensive unit. The midfield was composed of Connor McMahon and Harrison Craig on the right and left flanks respectively, while Kai Logan and Noah Webb operated centrally, supporting both the defence and the attack. Ciar McKlusky played just behind the lone striker, Aidan Donnelly, who was responsible for spearheading the Clarets' offensive efforts.
The substitutes for the Clarets included Matthew Malone, Ruadh Greene, Aston Allison, and Kenzie Harris, ready to make an impact when called upon.
The match began with an early flourish from the Clarets, as Harrison Craig opened the scoring just five minutes in. A clever flick from Connor McMahon set him up for a close-range finish inside the box, giving Carbrain the momentum they needed.
Noah Webb doubled the lead in the twelfth minute with a spectacular effort from outside the box, expertly assisted by Aidan Donnelly through a short pass. Just two minutes later, Donnelly himself got on the scoresheet, capitalising on a defensive mistake from Dunblane to make it 3-0.
The Clarets continued to dictate the pace of the game, and by the eighteenth minute, Webb struck again, this time following a well-executed team move, with Ciar McKlusky providing the assist via another short pass.
Connor McMahon then added to the tally in the twenty-third minute, scoring from close range after a cross from Harrison Craig, before McMahon struck again in the twenty-sixth minute with a volley, again assisted by Craig, further extending the Clarets' lead to 5-0.
As the first half drew to a close, the Clarets remained relentless. The half-time whistle blew at 35 minutes, with the score firmly in favour of the home side.
The second half saw immediate changes for Carbrain, as Matthew Malone, Ruadh Greene, Aston Allison, and Kenzie Harris were introduced shortly after the break, all coming on for tactical reasons.
Despite the substitutions, the Clarets maintained their attacking momentum. Ciar McKlusky found the net again in the forty-seventh minute, with a well-placed shot following a long pass from Kai Logan, extending the lead to 6-0.
Just before the hour mark, Ruadh Greene added his name to the scoresheet in the sixty-seventh minute, scoring a close-range goal assisted by Noah Webb, rounding off a perfect team move and bringing the score to 10-0.
The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive victory for Carbrain Clarets 2011's, who thoroughly dominated the match against Dunblane 2011s. The Clarets' performance highlighted their attacking capabilities and solidified their position in the league.
