EKFC 09s Gold Dominate Armadale With Convincing 6-0 Victory
⚽ Result
Armadale 0
EKFC 09s Gold 6
🏆 Competition
CSFA Division 2
Away league match
📅 When
Saturday, 28 March 2026
📍 Venue
Armadale Academy Grass Pitch (Away)
On 28 March 2026, EKFC 09s Gold travelled to Armadale Academy Grass Pitch for a league away match against Armadale, kicking off at 12:00am. The visitors delivered a commanding performance, securing a comprehensive 6-0 win over their opponents in a full 90-minute contest.
EKFC 09s Gold lined up in a classic 4-4-2 formation, deploying Ross McNab in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Steve Graham at right back, Lewis Sime and Max Graham as central defenders, and Mark McGuiness covering the left flank. In midfield, Alfie Hall operated on the right wing, Mitchell Tennant and Andrew Hall held the central midfield roles, while Joshua O’Brien took up the left midfield position. Up front, Callum Kerr led the line on the right with Matthew Henderson partnering him on the left. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity through the back four, width and creativity from the midfield flanks, and a two-pronged attacking threat up front.
On the bench, EKFC 09s Gold had a strong array of substitutes ready to influence the game: Shay Christie, Josh Gales, Daniel Friel, Leo Moscardini, Stephen Orr, Matthew Brown, and Kenneth Traynor.
The match burst into life early on as EKFC 09s Gold took the lead in the 6th minute. Steve Graham, positioned at right back, delivered a precise short pass inside the box to Matthew Henderson, who calmly finished with his right foot to open the scoring. This early goal set the tone for the visitors’ dominance.
As the first half progressed, EKFC 09s Gold continued to press, and their efforts were rewarded again in the 29th minute. Joshua O’Brien swung in a corner from the left side, which Mark McGuiness met with a powerful header to double the lead. The left defender’s aerial prowess proved decisive in extending the advantage.
Just before the interval, in the 42nd minute, Joshua O’Brien added a third goal with a somewhat fortunate strike from outside the box. Assisted by a short pass from Callum Kerr, O’Brien’s left-footed effort took a deflection or unexpected bounce, leaving the goalkeeper helpless. This fluke goal further demoralised Armadale as the half drew to a close.
At half time, EKFC 09s Gold held a commanding 3-0 lead, reflecting their control and attacking intent throughout the opening 45 minutes.
The second half began with tactical changes as EKFC 09s Gold introduced Shay Christie and Josh Gales for Matthew Henderson and Callum Kerr respectively, signalling a fresh approach to maintain momentum.
Barely three minutes after the restart, Joshua O’Brien struck again in the 49th minute. Receiving a long pass from the newly introduced Shay Christie, O’Brien unleashed a precise left-footed shot from outside the area, extending the lead to four. This goal showcased the visitors’ ability to exploit space and execute long-range efforts.
In the 53rd minute, Mitchell Tennant added a fifth goal with a stunning long-range strike. His right-footed effort from distance left the goalkeeper with no chance, emphasising the midfield’s contribution to the scoring tally.
Shortly after, EKFC 09s Gold made further changes due to injury and tactical reasons. Daniel Friel replaced the injured Lewis Sime in central defence at 54 minutes, while Leo Moscardini came on for Alfie Hall on the right wing two minutes later. Stephen Orr also entered the fray, replacing the influential Joshua O’Brien in midfield at the 56th minute mark.
The substitutions continued as Matthew Brown and Kenneth Traynor were introduced for Mitchell Tennant and Mark McGuiness respectively at 61 minutes, maintaining the team’s energy and defensive stability.
Later in the match, at 83 minutes, Callum Kerr returned to the pitch, replacing the injured Steve Graham at right back, ensuring the defensive line remained robust.
In the final moments of the game, EKFC 09s Gold sealed their emphatic victory with a sixth goal in the 90th minute. Josh Gales, who had come on early in the second half, finished off a short pass from Shay Christie inside the box with his right foot, rounding off a dominant display.
Throughout the match, Max Graham stood out with a commanding performance in central defence, earning him the player of the match accolade for his composure and leadership at the back.
EKFC 09s Gold’s 6-0 triumph at Armadale Academy Grass Pitch was a statement of intent in the league, combining tactical discipline, clinical finishing, and effective squad rotation to secure a resounding away victory.
