In a stunning display of attacking football, Carbrain Clarets 2011's overwhelmed Grahamston 2011 White with a resounding 13-0 victory in their cup match at Dawson Park, Falkirk, on 9th November 2024. The match kicked off at 9:00 am and saw the Clarets dominate from start to finish, showcasing their prowess in front of goal.
The Clarets lined up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Theo Stevenson in goal, flanked by a solid back four consisting of Riely Brady on the right, Daniel Abdulrahman and Ryan Cherry in central defence, and Jacob Thomson on the left. The midfield was anchored by Aidan Donnelly and Ciar McKlusky on the right and central respectively, while Kai Logan operated alongside Ruadh Greene on the left. Noah Webb played just behind the lone striker, Robert Byrne, who was tasked with leading the line and converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for the match included Connor McMahon and Matthew Malone, who would later make impactful contributions as the game progressed.
The scoring opened in the 13th minute when Robert Byrne found the net, assisted by Noah Webb, setting the tone for what would be a relentless offensive display. Just seven minutes later, Byrne struck again, this time with Ciar McKlusky providing the assist, doubling the Clarets' lead to 2-0.
The Clarets continued to press, and in the 25th minute, Ruadh Greene added a spectacular goal, unleashing a right-footed screamer that left the Grahamston goalkeeper with no chance. Shortly after, in the 27th minute, Aidan Donnelly got on the scoresheet, converting a chance set up by Jacob Thomson, extending the lead to 4-0.
In a tactical switch, the Clarets made two substitutions in the 28th minute, bringing on Connor McMahon for Robert Byrne and Matthew Malone for Ciar McKlusky. The changes proved fruitful as Malone quickly made his mark, assisting Kai Logan for the fifth goal just a minute later.
Donnelly then scored his second of the match in the 34th minute, with Logan providing the assist once more, pushing the score to 6-0 before the half-time whistle blew.
The second half resumed with the Clarets maintaining their momentum. Robert Byrne netted his hat-trick in the 44th minute, courtesy of an assist from Kai Logan, making it 7-0. The Clarets were awarded a penalty in the 51st minute, which Matthew Malone confidently converted, further extending their lead.
Just a minute later, Noah Webb got in on the act, scoring with an assist from Ciar McKlusky, bringing the score to 9-0. Malone then scored his second penalty of the match in the 54th minute, before Webb added another goal in the 58th minute, again assisted by McKlusky.
Ciar McKlusky capped off a remarkable performance by scoring two goals in quick succession, first in the 61st minute and then again in the 66th minute, bringing the final score to an astonishing 13-0.
The Carbrain Clarets 2011's displayed a masterclass in attacking football, with every player contributing to this emphatic victory, leaving Grahamston 2011 White with little to show for their efforts.
