East Stanley Wmc FC Triumphs Over Consett Scotch Arms In League Clash

East Stanley Wmc FC faced Consett Scotch Arms in a thrilling league encounter on 11 August 2024, held at the Consett AFC ground. The match kicked off at 10:20 PM and concluded with East Stanley sealing a decisive 5-2 victory.

East Stanley deployed a 4-3-3 formation, a structure that emphasises attacking play while maintaining a solid defensive line. The back four consisted of Kieran Taylor and Dean Pearce as the right and left defenders, respectively, flanking central defenders Kieron Taylor and Lewis Cox. In midfield, Cameron Foreman operated on the right, with Cain Jones centrally positioned and Michael Storey on the left. Up front, Drew Lake and Callum Lishman played as left and right forwards, supporting the central striker, Kai Hewitson.

The substitutes for East Stanley included Brandon Bailey and Chris Wood, who were poised to make an impact from the bench if required.

The match began explosively with Kai Hewitson finding the net just two minutes in, setting the tone for an action-packed evening. He doubled the tally only two minutes later, showcasing his sharpness and predatory instincts in front of goal. The striker completed a remarkable hat-trick within the first six minutes, leaving the Consett defence bewildered and firmly placing East Stanley in control.

As the game progressed, East Stanley continued to press their advantage, and in the 25th minute, Cain Jones added a fourth goal, assisted by Cameron Foreman, further asserting East Stanley's dominance on the pitch. By the time the whistle blew for half-time, the visitors had established a commanding 4-0 lead, leaving Consett Scotch Arms with a mountain to climb.

The second half commenced, and Consett managed to find their footing, pulling one back in the 65th minute. However, East Stanley responded with a goal from Drew Lake in the 77th minute, who was assisted by the ever-influential Hewitson, restoring their four-goal cushion.

Consett, undeterred, managed to score their second goal in the 80th minute, but the comeback attempt was too little, too late. As the match neared its conclusion, East Stanley made some tactical substitutions; Brandon Bailey came on for Michael Storey in the 85th minute, followed by Chris Wood replacing Callum Lishman just before the final whistle in the 89th minute.

Ultimately, the match ended with East Stanley Wmc FC triumphing over Consett Scotch Arms, securing a significant 5-2 victory that showcased their attacking prowess and strategic execution on the pitch. Michael Storey was particularly noteworthy, earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his impactful performance.