The Litherland Remyca Res faced off against Rainhill Town in a league away match at the Prescot Soccer & Leisure Centre on 8 March 2025, with the kick-off at 2:00pm. The home side emerged victorious with a convincing 3-1 scoreline, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline throughout the match.
Litherland lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Charlie Beamon took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Callum Moffatt on the right, Aaron Rutherford-Spence and Michael McDonald in central defence, and Danny Cull on the left. Tom Carney operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. Ahead of him, the midfield quartet featured Konstantinos Misios on the right, Anthony Griffith on the left, Cameron Taylor in a central attacking role, and Joseph Forrester supporting the lone striker, Dylan Riley.
The substitutes for Litherland included John Graham, Josh Rice, Kian Farrell, and Ethan Galt, providing depth and options for tactical adjustments as the match progressed.
The match began with Litherland quickly asserting their dominance, and it was Anthony Griffith who opened the scoring in the 8th minute. A well-placed effort from Griffith set the tone for the afternoon, sending a clear message to Rainhill Town about Litherland's intent.
As the first half progressed, Griffith continued to be a thorn in the side of the opposition. In the 26th minute, he was awarded a penalty after being fouled in the box, and he confidently converted it, doubling Litherland's lead to 2-0. Rainhill struggled to find their rhythm, and Litherland capitalised on their momentum.
Just before half-time, in the 44th minute, Konstantinos Misios added a third goal for Litherland, further extending their advantage and leaving Rainhill with a mountain to climb as they headed into the break at 3-0 down.
The second half saw Rainhill Town come out with renewed determination, and they managed to pull a goal back in the 57th minute, giving them a glimmer of hope. However, Litherland's defence held firm, with Beamon making crucial saves to maintain their two-goal cushion.
As the match wore on, Litherland made tactical substitutions to maintain their lead. In the 79th minute, Tom Carney was replaced by John Graham, a move aimed at bolstering the midfield. Shortly after, in the 85th minute, Dylan Riley made way for Josh Rice, as Litherland sought to inject fresh legs into their attack.
In the closing stages, Kian Farrell came on for Konstantinos Misios in the 88th minute, while Ethan Galt replaced Cameron Taylor, also in the 88th minute, as Litherland looked to see out the match with a solidified structure.
Despite Rainhill's efforts to mount a comeback, Litherland Remyca Res held on to secure a well-deserved 3-1 victory, with Anthony Griffith's standout performance earning him the Player of the Match accolade. The win not only boosts Litherland's confidence but also solidifies their position in the league as they continue their campaign.
