On the 15th of September 2024, East Stanley Wmc FC faced off against The Turf FC in a thrilling cup away match held at the Delves Lane Community Association Pitch. The match, which kicked off at 10:30 am, saw East Stanley Wmc FC emerge victorious with a dominant scoreline of 8-3, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical superiority throughout the encounter.
East Stanley Wmc FC lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, a tactical setup that emphasises width and attacking play. In goal was Liam Chatton, supported by a back four consisting of Chris Wood on the right, Lewis Cox and Kieron Taylor as central defenders, and Ryan Allen on the left. The midfield trio featured Michael Storey on the right, Cameron Foreman in the central role, and Kieran Gohery on the left, providing both defensive stability and attacking support. Up front, Brandon Bailey operated on the right wing, with Cain Jones as the central striker and Callum Lishman on the left, tasked with stretching the opposition and converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for East Stanley Wmc FC included Andy Taylor, who would later make an impactful contribution to the match.
The scoring began early in the contest as Brandon Bailey found the back of the net in the 6th minute, assisted by Cain Jones, setting the tone for East Stanley's attacking display. Just seven minutes later, Cain Jones doubled the lead with a well-executed goal, courtesy of an assist from Kieron Taylor, putting East Stanley firmly in control.
As the first half progressed, Callum Lishman added to the tally in the 28th minute, with Cain Jones again providing the assist, demonstrating a strong synergy among the attacking players. However, The Turf FC responded in the 31st minute, finding a goal that offered them a glimmer of hope amidst East Stanley's dominance.
Brandon Bailey struck again in the 39th minute, extending East Stanley's lead with another assist from Cain Jones. Just two minutes later, Cain Jones capped off a remarkable first half by scoring his second goal of the match, assisted by Bailey, bringing the score to a commanding 5-1 at half-time.
The second half saw Cain Jones continue to shine, scoring his third goal in the 48th minute, with Kieran Gohery providing the assist. East Stanley's momentum showed no signs of waning as Callum Lishman netted his second goal of the match in the 53rd minute, assisted by Kieron Taylor, further solidifying their commanding lead.
In the 66th minute, a substitution was made as Andy Taylor replaced Cain Jones, who had been instrumental throughout the match. Shortly after, The Turf FC managed to score their second goal in the 67th minute, briefly halting East Stanley's scoring spree.
Callum Lishman, however, was not finished, as he netted his third goal of the match in the 70th minute, continuing to showcase his attacking threat. The Turf FC found the net once more in the 79th minute, but it was too little, too late, as East Stanley Wmc FC had already established an insurmountable lead.
The match concluded with East Stanley Wmc FC triumphing with a remarkable 8-3 scoreline, a true testament to their attacking prowess and cohesive teamwork. Michael Storey was recognised for his outstanding performance, earning him the title of Player of the Match.
