East Stanley Wmc FC faced off against Langley Park in a thrilling cup match at the Sir Bobby Robson Centre on 8 September 2024, with the home side securing a resounding 12-1 victory. The match kicked off at 10:30 am and showcased a remarkable display of attacking football from East Stanley, cementing their place in the competition with an emphatic win.
East Stanley deployed a 4-3-3 formation, a structure that allows for both solid defensive coverage and a potent attacking threat. The defensive line consisted of a goalkeeper, flanked by two right and left defenders, with two central defenders forming the backbone. The midfield trio featured a right, central, and left midfielder, providing support for the front three—comprised of a right forward, a left forward, and a central striker. This setup typically aims to maintain possession, control the midfield, and exploit width through the forwards.
The starting lineup for East Stanley Wmc FC included Liam Chatton in goal, with Kieran Gohery on the right, Ryan Allen on the left, and a central pairing of Lewis Cox and Sam Hodgson. In midfield, Kieran Taylor occupied the right side, with Cameron Foreman centrally and Drew Lake on the left. Up front, Kyle Fazakerley played on the right wing, with Cain Jones as the central striker and Callum Lishman on the left. The substitutes for the match were Jack Franklin, Kieron Taylor, and Chrissy Rogan.
The match commenced with an explosive start as Cain Jones scored the opening goal just one minute in, assisted by Drew Lake, setting the tone for an exhilarating encounter. However, Langley Park responded quickly, finding the net themselves in the 16th minute, briefly equalising and providing a glimmer of hope.
East Stanley regained their dominance shortly after, with Drew Lake scoring in the 22nd minute, courtesy of an assist from Cain Jones. Jones was again on the scoresheet in the 31st minute, finishing off a move initiated by Callum Lishman, extending the lead to 3-1. Just before half-time, Ryan Allen added another goal to the tally in the 44th minute, with Cameron Foreman providing the assist, bringing the score to 4-1 as the teams headed into the break.
The second half began with immediate impact as Cain Jones found the net again, scoring just after the interval in the 45th minute. This marked a significant moment as East Stanley continued to exert their dominance. The first substitution came in the 50th minute, with Jack Franklin replacing Sam Hodgson, followed closely by Kieron Taylor coming on for Kyle Fazakerley in the 51st minute.
Chrissy Rogan entered the fray in the 57th minute, taking over from Drew Lake. Moments later, Kieran Gohery scored in the 57th minute, marking the beginning of his impressive individual performance. Gohery continued his scoring streak, netting again in the 59th minute, with Cain Jones assisting this time. He completed his hat-trick in the 62nd minute, this time receiving an assist from Cameron Foreman.
The goals kept coming as Cameron Foreman added his name to the scoresheet in the 65th minute, assisted by Gohery, demonstrating the fluidity of East Stanley's attacking play. Ryan Allen scored his second of the match in the 70th minute, further extending the lead for East Stanley.
As the match neared its conclusion, Kieron Taylor found the back of the net in the 83rd minute, with Gohery providing the assist. Finally, in the dying moments of the game, Kieran Gohery capped off the scoring with his fourth goal in the 90th minute, sealing an astonishing 12-1 victory for East Stanley Wmc FC.
The referee for the match was Chris Shield, who oversaw a contest dominated by East Stanley Wmc FC, and their emphatic victory showcased their attacking prowess and teamwork throughout the match. Cain Jones was notably a standout performer, contributing significantly to the team's success.
