Mountfield Sharks U12 Thrash Cadishead Sports Junior U12 Blues

In a commanding display, Mountfield Sharks U12 faced off against Cadishead Sports Junior U12 Blues in a cup away match on 6th October 2024 at the Cadishead Sports Junior U12s Sports ground. The Sharks emerged victorious with a staggering scoreline of 14-1, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical superiority throughout the match.

The Sharks lined up in a 2-1-4-1 formation, designed to bolster their midfield presence while maintaining a solid defensive base. Kobe Gaskell took his position as the goalkeeper, shielded by central defenders Owen Shea and Daniel O'Keefe. In front of them, Jasper Heselwood operated as the central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. The flanks were occupied by Freddie Robinson on the right, Alex Savage on the left, and Harry Horsfield and Jack Lundy in more advanced attacking midfield roles. Kye Hindle led the line as the striker, expected to convert chances into goals.

The substitutes for the match included Percy Hay, Sam Lowery, and Jamie Silver, who would later play pivotal roles in the game.

The match kicked off with an early flourish from Mountfield, as Kye Hindle opened the scoring just two minutes in, demonstrating his intent with a well-placed shot. The Sharks continued to dominate possession, and by the 13th minute, Freddie Robinson doubled their lead, finishing off a slick move with precision. Hindle struck again shortly after, netting his second goal in the 15th minute, leaving Cadishead reeling.

Cadishead Sports managed to pull one back in the 18th minute, converting a penalty that briefly ignited hopes of a comeback. However, Jack Lundy quickly extinguished those hopes, scoring in the 21st minute to restore the Sharks' three-goal cushion.

The Sharks made a series of substitutions shortly after, with Percy Hay, Sam Lowery, and Jamie Silver entering the fray. Just a minute later, Jamie Silver made an immediate impact, scoring in the 25th minute to further extend the lead. Silver was not done yet; he added another goal in the 31st minute, showcasing his clinical finishing ability.

As the first half drew to a close, Kye Hindle completed his hat-trick in the 39th minute, followed by Percy Hay scoring in the 41st minute. Hindle then added his fourth goal just before half-time, with Harry Horsfield also getting on the scoresheet in the 45th minute, bringing the first half to a close with an astonishing score of 10-1.

The second half began with Jamie Silver continuing his fine form, scoring again in the 49th minute. Jack Lundy then took centre stage, netting three consecutive goals in the 50th, 56th, and 58th minutes, rounding off a remarkable performance for the Sharks.

The match concluded with Mountfield Sharks U12 securing a resounding 14-1 victory, a testament to their attacking flair and teamwork. Jamie Silver's standout performance earned him the accolade of Player of the Match, highlighting the Sharks' dominance in this cup encounter.