West Coast United faced off against Maree Oranmore C in a Division 2 league match on 28th September 2024, at the Oranmore venue. The match concluded with a dominant display from West Coast United, who sealed an impressive 10-1 victory over their rivals.
West Coast United set up in a 4-3-3 formation, showcasing an attacking intent with three forwards supporting their striker. Barry John was in goal, shielded by a robust backline consisting of Jack Folan on the right, Dara Coyne and Eoin Mahon in central defence, and Jack Casey on the left. The midfield trio featured Mikey Conroy on the right, Eoin Gannon at the centre, and Martin Conneely on the left, providing creativity and support to the forward line. Up front, Sean Mullen, Jack Weesjes, and Jordan Kearney were positioned to apply pressure on the Maree Oranmore defence.
West Coast United's bench comprised Connal Hennessy, Robert Gannon, Jake Bann, Thomas Madden, Lorcan Gay, and Max Bayliss, who would later be called upon to support their teammates.
The opener arrived in the 16th minute, as Jack Weesjes displayed his skill with a solo effort cutting in from the right, and finding the net from a tight angle with his left foot. West Coast United continued their commanding performance, and just ten minutes later, in the 26th minute, Jordan Kearney doubled the lead, converting a corner delivered perfectly by Eoin Gannon, again from close range.
The match witnessed a flurry of substitutions shortly after, starting with Sean Mullen being replaced by Connal Hennessy in the 27th minute. In the following minute, Martin Conneely departed in favour of Robert Gannon. Eoin Gannon was substituted as well, with Jake Bann taking his place in the 32nd minute, and Mikey Conroy was replaced by Thomas Madden in the 34th minute.
In the 34th minute, Jack Weesjes notched his second of the match with a stunning strike from the edge of the box, assisted by Mikey Conroy. West Coast United showcased their offensive dynamic once more as Thomas Madden scored in the 38th minute, putting an assist from Connal Hennessy to good use with a right-footed shot from close range.
Just before half-time, Maree Oranmore Division 2 found a semblance of hope, scoring in the 42nd minute, giving them a brief respite from the relentless onslaught. H/T score 1-4
After the break, West Coast United continued to assert themselves, bringing Eoin Gannon back onto the pitch for Dara Coyne in the 54th minute. Sean Mullen re-entered the fray in the 59th minute, replacing Jack Casey, with Jack Folan also coming back on for Lorcan Gay. The substitutions continued as Jordan Kearney returned to replace Jake Bann in the 64th minute.
Despite West Coast United's commanding lead, there was a little drama in the 66th minute when Jack Weesjes had a penalty saved. However, he reacted quickly and redeemed himself seconds later slotting in the rebound from close range. In the 70th minute, Jordan Kearney headed the ball home from another corner, this time assisted by Jack Weesjes.
Jack Weesjes continued his outstanding performance, netting his fourth goal in the 71st minute following a smart assist from Lorcan Gay.
The final stages of the match saw more substitutions, with Martin Conneely replacing Weesjes in the 75th minute. A further substitution saw Jordan Kearney enter for Lorcan Gay in the 80th minute.
The scoring continued as Sean Mullen put his name on the scoresheet in the 81st minute, courtesy of a long pass from Mikey Conroy. Connal Hennessy then capped off a stellar performance by finding the net in the 82nd minute, finishing inside the box following a short pass from Mullen.
As the match reached its conclusion, Lorcan Gay scored a remarkable long-range strike in the 90th minute, sealing the comprehensive 10-1 victory for West Coast United against Maree Oranmore Division 2. The win showcased West Coast United's attacking prowess and dominance throughout the match, leaving their opponents with little room for response.
