In a stunning display of attacking football, Newquay AFC Vets faced off against Kernow Wanderers Veterans 1st at Mountwise Grounds on 15 September 2024. The home side dominated the match, securing an extraordinary 15-0 victory, showcasing their offensive prowess from the very first whistle.
Newquay lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, with damien vs Boyle in goal providing a solid last line of defence. The back three consisted of Karl Morris on the right, Paul Osborne in the middle and Dave Grose on the left.In midfield, Lee Budge occupied the right flank, with Andrew Miles and Steve Capeling controlling the central area, while Daniel O'Toole provided width on the left. Up front, Ben Colquhoun and Martyn Probert were tasked with leading the line as the two forwards. The setup aimed to combine defensive solidity with a potent attacking threat.
The substitutes for Newquay included Marcus George, Christopher Hall, Sean Kilker, and Carl Jolly, providing depth and options for tactical adjustments as the game progressed.
The match began at a high tempo, and it wasn't long before Newquay AFC Vets opened the scoring. Martyn Probert found the back of the net in the 20th minute, giving the home side an early lead. Just a minute later, Andrew Miles doubled the advantage with a well-placed shot that left the Kernow defence reeling.
Newquay continued to press forward, and by the 28th minute, Ben Colquhoun added his name to the scoresheet, further extending the lead. Probert then struck again in the 29th minute, showcasing his sharp finishing skills. The relentless assault on the Kernow goal showed no signs of slowing down, as Colquhoun scored his second just before half-time in the 42nd minute. Probert netted yet again in the 43rd minute, and Colquhoun completed his hat-trick with a goal in the dying moments of the first half, bringing the score to 7-0 as the teams headed into the break.
Upon the resumption of play, Newquay wasted no time in adding to their tally. Just three minutes into the second half, substitute Marcus George scored in the 48th minute, further demoralising the Kernow side. Karl Morris, enjoying a fine match, scored the eighth goal in the 55th minute, showcasing the home side's relentless attack.
Daniel O'Toole joined the scoring party in the 59th minute with a well-executed finish, and Carl Jolly made his mark on the game shortly after, scoring in the 62nd minute. Morris added his second of the match in the 66th minute, displaying a commanding performance from midfield.
Steve Capeling then joined the scoring spree in the 69th minute, making it 12-0. The final quarter of the match saw Probert complete his hat-trick with goals in the 84th and 89th minutes, bringing his personal tally to five for the match.
The final whistle blew with an astonishing scoreline of 15-0 in favour of Newquay AFC Vets, leaving Kernow Wanderers Veterans 1st shell-shocked and struggling to cope with the onslaught. This victory reflects Newquay's attacking brilliance and sets a high standard for their upcoming fixtures.
