East Stanley Wmc FC Thrash Shotley Cricketers First 6-1

In a commanding display, East Stanley Wmc FC triumphed over Shotley Cricketers First with a resounding 6-1 victory in their league encounter at Ebchester Car Park for Derwent Walk on 9 March 2025. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and the home side showcased their attacking prowess throughout the contest, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace.

East Stanley adopted a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to dominate both the midfield and the flanks. Joe Longstaff stood guard in goal, while a back four comprised of Kyle Fazakerley and Jack Franklin as right and left defenders respectively, with Sam Hodgson and Lewis Cox anchoring the central defence. The midfield trio featured Kieran Taylor on the right, Ryan Allen in the centre, and Drew Lake on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forward line. Up front, Brandon Bailey and Callum Lishman operated as right and left forwards, with Kieran Gohery leading the line as the striker. The substitutes for East Stanley included Aaron Richardson and Matty Allison.

The match began with East Stanley asserting their dominance early on. Just nine minutes in, Callum Lishman found the back of the net, courtesy of an assist from Drew Lake, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. However, Shotley Cricketers First responded swiftly, equalising in the 16th minute, which momentarily shifted the momentum of the game.

Despite the setback, East Stanley remained resolute and regained control. In the 29th minute, Drew Lake scored to put his side back in front, showcasing his attacking instincts and determination. As the first half drew to a close, East Stanley maintained their lead, heading into the break with a 2-1 advantage.

The second half saw East Stanley continue their relentless pursuit of goals. Just ten minutes after the restart, Drew Lake struck again, this time with Aaron Richardson providing the assist, extending the lead to 3-1. The introduction of Richardson proved pivotal, as he added fresh energy to the attack.

In the 77th minute, Richardson himself got on the scoresheet, converting a chance set up by Kieran Gohery, further widening the gap to 4-1. The visitors were relentless, and just a minute later, Lewis Cox added to the tally, scoring with an assist from the ever-influential Drew Lake, making it 5-1.

As the match approached its final stages, Ryan Allen capped off an impressive performance by scoring East Stanley's sixth goal in the 83rd minute, again with Lake providing the assist. The visitors were in complete control, and the scoreboard reflected their dominance.

The match concluded with East Stanley Wmc FC securing a comprehensive 6-1 victory over Shotley Cricketers First, a result that highlighted their attacking prowess and solid teamwork. Sam Hodgson's defensive efforts were instrumental in maintaining the scoreline, earning him the accolade of Player of the Match.