In an emphatic display of attacking football, Carbrain Clarets 2011's secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Blantyre 2011s in their league match at Oak Road 3g on 26 August 2025. The match kicked off at 5:15pm and saw the Clarets showcase their prowess, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace.
The Clarets lined up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for quick transitions into attack. Archie Edgar took his position in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Ryan Cherry on the right, Robert Byrne and Daniel Abdulrahman in central defence, and Kobe Stevenson on the left. The midfield was anchored by Tyler Scott and Noah Webb centrally, with Fergus Davies on the right and Matthew Malone on the left. Kai Logan operated just behind the lone striker, Ciar Mcklusky, who was tasked with leading the line and converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for the Clarets included Ruadh Greene, Connor McMahon, Luka Alexander, and Mo Mostafaei, who would later play pivotal roles in the match as the game unfolded.
After missing a few decent chances in front of goal Clarets opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when Fergus Davies found the back of the net, assisted by Ciar mcklusky, who showcased his vision and creativity. This early goal set the tone for the Clarets, who continued to press their advantage. Just nine minutes later, ciar mcklusky doubled the lead, converting a chance with the help of Ryan Cherry's precise assist, leaving Blantyre reeling at 2-0.
As the first half drew to a close, the Clarets maintained their dominance, heading into the break with a comfortable lead. The whistle blew for half-time at 40 minutes, with the Clarets firmly in control.
The second half commenced with immediate impact as Kai Logan scored just a minute after the restart, with Fergus Davies providing the assist. This goal further demoralised the Blantyre side, who struggled to find their rhythm.
In the 47th minute, a tactical substitution saw Connor McMahon replace ciar mcklusky, who had already made a significant contribution to the scoreline. Shortly after, in the 48th minute, ciar mcklusky returned to the pitch, scoring again with an assist from Daniel Abdulrahman, marking his second goal of the match and taking the score to 4-0.
The Clarets continued to make changes, with Luka Alexander coming on for Matthew Malone in the 57th minute, followed by Mo Mostafaei coming on in the 64th minute, as the Clarets looked to maintain their momentum.
Blantyre finally found a glimmer of hope in the 70th minute, scoring their only goal of the match, but the Clarets responded with resilience. In the 77th minute, Tyler Scott capped off a stellar performance by scoring the fifth goal, assisted by Kai Logan, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Clarets.
The match concluded with a final score of 5-1, a testament to the Clarets' attacking flair and solid teamwork. The Clarets will take great confidence from this performance as they look to build on their success in the league.
