Cashes Green Run Riot In 12-1 Friendly Victory At Prestbury

On the morning of 5 October 2025, Cashes Green travelled to face Prestbury Phantoms Youth U13 Pumas in a 9-a-side friendly match, kicking off promptly at 10:00am. The encounter, held at Prestbury’s home ground, ended in a resounding 12-1 triumph for Cashes Green after 70 minutes of open play plus added time.

Cashes Green lined up in a 2-4-2 formation, deploying two central defenders, four midfielders across the flanks and centre, and two forwards leading the attack. Ruby Halliday took her place between the sticks as goalkeeper, while Nina Drake and Isla-Mai George-Hart formed the central defensive partnership tasked with keeping Prestbury’s forwards at bay. The midfield quartet consisted of Louise Blake on the right, Esme Gorman and Brooklyn McCormick centrally, and Hollie Trinder on the left, all expected to link defence and attack effectively. Up front, Alexa Brightman operated on the right and Amber Scrivens on the left, charged with spearheading the offensive efforts. Maisie Grant was also named among the starters, though her exact position was unspecified. No substitutes were listed for this fixture.

The match burst into life early, with Alexa Brightman opening the scoring in the 9th minute, setting the tone for what would become a dominant display. Seven minutes later, Hollie Trinder doubled the advantage, capitalising on midfield creativity to extend Cashes Green’s lead. Amber Scrivens then added a third goal in the 26th minute, completing a strong first-half attacking showing.

Shortly before the break, a substitution took place with Amber Scrivens replacing Maisie Grant in the 35th minute, just as the half-time whistle blew. The first half concluded with Cashes Green firmly in control at 3-0.

The second half saw an immediate continuation of Cashes Green’s dominance. Within three minutes of the restart, Esme Gorman and Brooklyn McCormick both found the net in quick succession, pushing the scoreline to 5-0. Louise Blake then contributed her first goal of the match in the 42nd minute, followed swiftly by a goal from defender Nina Drake in the 43rd minute, highlighting the team’s threat from all areas of the pitch.

Esme Gorman struck again in the 46th minute, reinforcing her influence in midfield and increasing the tally to 7-0. Louise Blake added a second goal in the 52nd minute, continuing her fine attacking form.

Prestbury Phantoms managed to pull one back in the 54th minute, offering a brief glimmer of resistance. However, this was immediately cancelled out by a goal from Isla-Mai George-Hart in the 55th minute, restoring Cashes Green’s commanding lead.

Esme Gorman completed her hat-trick in the 66th minute, further emphasising her pivotal role in the midfield. The scoring spree was rounded off by Maisie Grant, who found the net in the 68th minute, adding the twelfth and final goal for Cashes Green.

Throughout the match, Cashes Green’s 2-4-2 formation proved highly effective, with defenders contributing to the attack and midfielders controlling the tempo. Ruby Halliday’s goalkeeping provided a solid foundation, while the forwards and wide midfielders combined to devastating effect. Prestbury Phantoms struggled to contain the fluidity and pace of their opponents, resulting in a comprehensive victory for Cashes Green on their travels.