Carbrain Clarets 2011’s Fall To Moorlands 2011 In Early Kick-Off Clash

On 20 September 2025, Carbrain Clarets 2011’s travelled to Newton Primary School to face Moorlands 2011 in an early morning league fixture kicking off at 9:20am. The away side fought hard but ultimately succumbed to a 4-2 defeat after 80 minutes of intense 11-a-side football.

Carbrain Clarets 2011’s lined up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking support. Archie Edgar took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, tasked with organising the back four. The defensive line consisted of Ryan Cherry at right back, Zack Graham and Daniel Abdulrahman as central defenders, and Ryan Griffin on the left flank. Across midfield, Fergus Davies operated on the right wing, with Kai Logan and Tyler Scott anchoring the centre, and Noah Webb providing width on the left. Just ahead of the midfield four, Ruadh Greene played as the attacking midfielder, linking play to the lone striker, Ciar McKlusky. The substitutes named were Connor McMahon, Luka McVittie, and Liam McGuire.

The match began with Carbrain Clarets 2011’s showing promise, and it was Noah Webb who opened the scoring in the 30th minute, capitalising on space down the left to put the visitors ahead. However, the lead was short-lived as Moorlands 2011 responded swiftly with an equaliser five minutes later, bringing the score to 1-1. Carbrain Clarets 2011’s quickly regained the advantage when Ryan Cherry ventured forward from right back to score in the 36th minute, restoring their lead.

The half concluded, with the Clarets holding a narrow 2-1 lead. At the break, Carbrain Clarets 2011’s made a 4 substitutions at the 40th minute mark, with Connor McMahon replacing Ruadh Greene in the attacking midfield role and Luka McVittie coming on for central midfielder Tyler Scott, Liam McGuire replaced Ryan Griffin at left back signalling a tactical shift. However, Moorlands 2011 turned the tide with a relentless attacking display, scoring three unanswered goals between the 61st and 68th minutes. This flurry of strikes overturned the deficit and put the home side firmly in control at 4-2.

Despite Carbrain Clarets 2011’s efforts to respond, the visitors were unable to find a way back into the game, with Moorlands 2011’s defence holding firm and their attack continuing to threaten. The match ended with Moorlands 2011 securing all three points, leaving Carbrain Clarets 2011’s to reflect on a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful outing on the road.