East Stanley WMC FC Thrash Tanfield Lea WMC First 8-2 In Cup Clash

In a thrilling cup encounter at North Durham Academy on 28 March 2025, East Stanley Wmc FC delivered a stunning performance, defeating Tanfield Lea WMC First with a resounding scoreline of 8-2. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and the home side showcased their attacking prowess throughout the game, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace.

East Stanley lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to dominate both the midfield and the flanks. Tony Elvin took his place in goal, while the back four consisted of Ryan Allen and Andy Taylor as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Sam Hodgson and Lewis Cox forming the central defensive partnership. In midfield, Will Shaw operated on the right, Drew Lake on the left, and Cameron Foreman played centrally, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Liam Chatton and Callum Lishman occupied the wide forward positions, with Kieran Gohery leading the line as the central striker.

The substitutes for East Stanley were not listed, but the starting eleven was more than capable of making an impact on the match.

The game began with Tanfield Lea WMC First taking an early lead, scoring their first goal in the 11th minute. They followed this up with a second goal just 12 minutes later, putting East Stanley on the back foot and forcing them to regroup. However, the home side responded with determination, and in the 28th minute, Drew Lake found the net, assisted by Will Shaw, igniting a comeback.

As the first half drew to a close, Liam Chatton added to the scoreline just before the whistle, scoring in the 45th minute with an assist from Cameron Foreman. This brought the score to 2-2 at half-time, setting the stage for an explosive second half.

The second half commenced with East Stanley coming out with renewed vigour. Just a minute after the restart, Lewis Cox scored, assisted by Drew Lake, putting East Stanley ahead for the first time in the match. The momentum continued as Drew Lake scored again, this time unassisted, in the 46th minute, showcasing his individual brilliance.

The onslaught did not stop there; Andy Taylor joined the scoring spree in the 46th minute, with Liam Chatton providing the assist. Remarkably, Tony Elvin, the goalkeeper, even got in on the act, scoring in the same minute, a rare feat for a player in his position.

As the match progressed, Ryan Allen added to the tally in the 76th minute, with an assist from Liam Chatton, further extending East Stanley's lead. The final goal of the match came in the 92nd minute, with Ryan Allen scoring his second, assisted by Kieran Gohery, sealing an emphatic victory for East Stanley.

The referee, Barry Mudd, oversaw a match that was filled with excitement and attacking football, as East Stanley Wmc FC demonstrated their dominance in this cup tie. The final score of 8-2 reflected the home side's relentless attacking play and their ability to capitalise on the opportunities presented to them.