Thorn 2011 Thrash Gleniffer Thistle In League Clash

Thorn 2011 hosted Gleniffer Thistle at their home ground on 19 October 2024, with kick-off at 11:00 am. The match concluded with a resounding scoreline of 7-2 in favour of Thorn 2011, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical superiority throughout the encounter.

Thorn 2011 lined up in a dynamic 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their offensive capabilities while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Liam Curivan took his position in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Leon Bradley and Aidan O'Malley as the right and left defenders, respectively, with James Welsh and Lewis Meikle forming the central defensive partnership. In midfield, Gus Piper operated on the right, with Ellis McCutcheon and Joe Caldwell occupying central and left midfield roles, respectively. Up front, Alfie King and Ryan Haigh flanked striker Jack Ross, who was tasked with leading the line and converting chances into goals.

The substitutes for Thorn 2011 included Dan Wilson, Riley Boyd, Olivr Robb, Ollie Weldon, and Kian Kelly, providing depth and options for tactical adjustments as the match progressed.

The scoring opened early in the match when Jack Ross found the back of the net in the 9th minute, setting the tone for Thorn 2011's attacking display. Just nine minutes later, Joe Caldwell doubled the lead, showcasing the home side's dominance in the opening exchanges. However, Gleniffer Thistle responded in the 26th minute, managing to pull one back and momentarily disrupt Thorn's momentum.

Undeterred, Thorn 2011 quickly regained control, with Jack Ross scoring his second goal in the 31st minute, followed by Ryan Haigh adding to the tally just two minutes later, making it 4-1. Gleniffer Thistle managed to score again in the 38th minute, but Thorn went into half-time with a comfortable 4-2 lead.

The second half began with Thorn 2011 continuing their relentless assault, and Joe Caldwell netted his second goal of the match in the 52nd minute, extending the lead to 5-2. A tactical substitution followed in the 56th minute, with Dan Wilson replacing Ellis McCutcheon, aiming to bolster the midfield.

Further changes came in the 59th minute as Riley Boyd came on for Alfie King, and in the 62nd minute, Dan Wilson made an immediate impact by scoring, pushing the score to 6-2. Shortly after, Olivr Robb replaced Ryan Haigh, and Ollie Weldon came on for Aidan O'Malley in the 63rd minute, as Thorn looked to maintain their momentum.

Kian Kelly entered the fray in the 69th minute, taking the place of Jack Ross, who had already made a significant contribution with two goals. The final flourish came in the 71st minute when Riley Boyd scored, sealing a remarkable 7-2 victory for Thorn 2011.

This emphatic win not only highlighted Thorn 2011's attacking capabilities but also their ability to adapt and respond to challenges posed by their opponents, marking a significant moment in their league campaign.