In a stunning display of attacking football, East Stanley Wmc FC triumphed over Consett Top Club First with a resounding 9-2 victory at Derwent Park Stadium on 3rd November 2024. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and the home side showcased their dominance throughout the encounter, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace.
East Stanley deployed a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to utilise their attacking prowess effectively. Liam Chatton stood firm in goal, while a back four comprised of Ryan Allen and Danny Castro as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Sam Hodgson and Lewis Cox anchoring the central defence. The midfield trio featured Dean Pearce on the right, Connor Brown in the central role, and Drew Lake on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Kyle Fazakerley and Callum Lishman flanked striker Kieran Gohery, who was tasked with leading the line and finishing off the chances created by his teammates. The substitutes included Kieron Taylor, who would later come on to add fresh legs to the midfield.
The match began with East Stanley asserting their authority early on. In the 12th minute, Connor Brown opened the scoring, converting a well-placed assist from Drew Lake. The home side continued to press, and their efforts paid off again in the 35th minute when Kyle Fazakerley doubled the lead, finishing off a move initiated by Danny Castro. Just three minutes later, Ryan Allen added a third, courtesy of an assist from Kieran Gohery, leaving Consett Top Club First reeling as they headed into half-time trailing 3-0.
However, the second half saw a brief resurgence from the visitors. Just after the restart, Consett found the net in the 46th minute, followed by another goal in the 50th minute, narrowing the deficit to 3-2 and igniting hopes of a comeback. Yet, East Stanley quickly regained control of the match. Kieran Gohery restored a two-goal cushion in the 70th minute, showcasing his finishing skills.
The floodgates then opened for East Stanley, with Connor Brown scoring his second of the match in the 73rd minute, assisted by Gohery. The striker continued his impressive performance by netting again in the 78th minute, this time with an assist from Brown, further extending the lead to 6-2. Gohery wasn't done yet, as he completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute, with Dean Pearce providing the assist, making it 7-2.
As the match drew to a close, Connor Brown added his third goal in the 85th minute, again assisted by Gohery, bringing the score to an astonishing 8-2. Kyle Fazakerley capped off the scoring for East Stanley in the 87th minute, finding the net with an assist from Ryan Allen, sealing the emphatic 9-2 victory.
The match was a showcase of East Stanley's attacking flair, with Kieran Gohery earning the Player of the Match accolade for his outstanding performance, contributing significantly to his team's success. The result not only highlights East Stanley's capabilities but also serves as a stark reminder for Consett Top Club First as they look to regroup after a challenging encounter.
