In a commanding display of football, The Stag FC triumphed over Brinklow FC with a staggering scoreline of 8-1 in their cup away match held at Alwyn Road Recreation Ground #2 on 8 December 2024. The match kicked off at 11:00 am, and the outcome showcased The Stag's attacking prowess and tactical superiority throughout the 90 minutes.
The Stag FC lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, which allowed them to dominate both the midfield and the attacking third. James Brougham took his place in goal, shielded by a back three consisting of Connor Mellett on the right, Alex Vineall in the centre, and Jack Cannell on the left. The midfield was anchored by Kyle Gibson and Tom Bishop in central roles, with Harry Dominy on the right and Jaidon Cole on the left, providing width and support to the attack. Harry Holloway operated just behind the forwards, while Jay Lawes and Adam Gould formed a dynamic partnership up front.
The substitutes for The Stag FC included Dylan Tellyn, who would later make an impactful appearance in the match.
The scoring opened in the 14th minute when Jay Lawes found the back of the net, courtesy of an assist from Adam Gould. This early goal set the tone for The Stag's dominance, as they quickly established control over the game.
As the first half progressed, Tom Bishop doubled the lead in the 36th minute, with Lawes providing the assist, showcasing the team's fluid attacking play. Just before half-time, in the 41st minute, Lawes struck again, this time with Kyle Gibson setting him up, leaving Brinklow FC reeling at 3-0 down as the teams headed into the break.
The second half began with The Stag continuing their relentless assault. Just four minutes in, Harry Holloway scored the fourth goal, assisted by Jaidon Cole, further extending the lead.
In the 55th minute, Connor Mellett added to the tally, finding the net with an assist from Adam Gould, making it 5-0. The Stag's attacking momentum showed no signs of slowing down.
A substitution was made in the 61st minute, with Dylan Tellyn replacing Harry Dominy, a tactical move that would soon pay dividends. In the 66th minute, Tellyn marked his introduction with a goal, assisted by Jaidon Cole, bringing the score to 6-0.
Brinklow FC managed to pull one back in the 71st minute, capitalising on a defensive mistake from The Stag, but this only served to ignite further determination from the home side.
Jay Lawes completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute, scoring his third goal of the match with another assist from Adam Gould, pushing the score to 7-1.
As the match neared its conclusion, Harry Dominy re-entered the fray in the 83rd minute, replacing Lawes, who had put in a stellar performance. Dominy capped off the scoring in the 89th minute, netting The Stag's eighth goal with an assist from Jack Cannell, sealing a comprehensive victory.
The Stag FC's emphatic win not only highlighted their attacking capabilities but also showcased their depth and tactical flexibility, with Jaidon Cole earning accolades for his influential performance throughout the match.
