EKFC 09s Gold Dominate Garnkirk With Convincing 4-0 Win
⚽ Result
EKFC 09s Gold 4
Garnkirk 0
🏆 Competition
CSFA Division 2
Home league match
📅 When
Saturday, 25 April 2026
📍 Venue
K-Park (Home)
On 25 April 2026, EKFC 09s Gold welcomed Garnkirk to K-Park for an 11-a-side league clash that kicked off promptly at 11:00am. The home side delivered a commanding performance, securing a 4-0 victory over their visitors in a match that showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
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. Across midfield, Leo Moscardini took up the right midfield role, with Daniel Friel and Andrew Hall operating centrally, while Joshua O’Brien provided width on the left. Up front, Mitchell Tennant led the line on the right, partnered by Matthew Henderson on the left. The substitutes available for EKFC 09s Gold were Alfie Hall, Matthew Brown, Jay Ralston, Stephen Orr, Callum Kerr, Josh Gales, and Kenneth Traynor.
The match burst into life early on when Daniel Friel curled a stunning direct free-kick from outside the box into the net with his right foot in the fifth minute, setting the tone for EKFC 09s Gold’s dominance. This early strike gave the hosts confidence to control possession and dictate the tempo.
However, the first half was not without its challenges. At 33 minutes, Steve Graham was forced off due to injury, with Alfie Hall coming on to fill the right-back position. Despite this disruption, EKFC 09s Gold continued to press forward. Their efforts were rewarded just before the break when Matthew Henderson’s short pass found Joshua O’Brien, who calmly slotted home a close-range tap-in with his left foot in the 40th minute.
The home side struck again in first-half stoppage time as Mitchell Tennant set up Alfie Hall for another close-range tap-in, this time finished with his right foot. The goal came just before the interval, giving EKFC 09s Gold a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time. Garnkirk’s frustration was evident as they received a yellow card for a bad tackle just before the break.
At the interval, EKFC 09s Gold made a tactical substitution, bringing on Matthew Brown for the influential Daniel Friel. The second half began with EKFC 09s Gold maintaining their attacking intent. A contentious moment arose in the 48th minute when Joshua O’Brien was flagged offside for a mistimed run, though replays suggested the decision was incorrect.
Shortly after, another injury forced a change as Leo Moscardini was replaced by Jay Ralston in the 52nd minute. The game remained firmly in EKFC 09s Gold’s control, but tensions flared when Matthew Henderson was booked for dissent in the 55th minute.
The home side’s injury woes continued as Mark McGuiness limped off in the 58th minute, with Stephen Orr stepping in at left back. Simultaneously, Matthew Brown was substituted for Callum Kerr in a tactical switch, while further tactical changes followed in the 62nd minute with Josh Gales replacing Joshua O’Brien and Kenneth Traynor coming on for Lewis Sime.
Garnkirk’s frustration boiled over again in the 72nd minute when one of their players was shown a yellow card for dissent. EKFC 09s Gold capitalised on their dominance late in the game when Jay Ralston headed home a free-kick delivered by Matthew Brown in the 78th minute, sealing a comprehensive 4-0 victory.
Andrew Hall’s industrious performance in central midfield earned him the player of the match accolade, as he was pivotal in both defensive duties and linking play throughout the contest. EKFC 09s Gold’s blend of tactical discipline, clinical finishing, and resilience ensured they left K-Park with all three points in a thoroughly deserved triumph.
