In a commanding display at Battery Park on 27 August 2025, Greenock HSFP Black secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Spartinios Utd in their league encounter. The match kicked off at 7:00pm, and the home side showcased their attacking prowess, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace throughout the contest.
Greenock HSFP Black lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking options while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Liam Shambach occupied the goalkeeping position, shielded by a back four consisting of Ben O'Brien on the right, Lyle Buchan and Jay Kane as central defenders, and Robert Miller on the left. In midfield, Sam Lyons operated on the right, with Ashton Kerr in the centre and Murewa Seun-Oremade on the left. Up front, Dylan McAllister and Zack Weston flanked striker Kaiden McKinnon, who was tasked with leading the line and converting chances into goals. The substitutes for the match included Kieran Boyd, Taylor Carson, Ethan Lynch, and Aaron Smith.
The first half saw Greenock HSFP Black take control of the game, with their first significant breakthrough arriving in the 34th minute. Sam Lyons unleashed a stunning strike from outside the box, following a short pass from Dylan McAllister, sending the home crowd into raptures as the ball flew past the Spartinios Utd goalkeeper. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the match, as Greenock HSFP Black went into half-time with a 1-0 lead.
As the second half commenced, Greenock HSFP Black continued to assert their dominance. Just five minutes after the restart, Zack Weston doubled the lead with a well-executed team move, finishing off a short pass from Kaiden McKinnon. The momentum was firmly with the home side, and they were relentless in their pursuit of further goals.
In the 55th minute, Weston struck again, this time showcasing his individual brilliance with a solo goal, following a long pass from Taylor Carson. The scoreline now read 3-0, and Spartinios Utd appeared demoralised.
Greenock HSFP Black made their first substitution shortly after, bringing on Ethan Lynch for Dylan McAllister in the 55th minute, aiming to maintain their attacking threat. The substitutions continued as Aaron Smith replaced Kaiden McKinnon in the 60th minute, further bolstering their offensive options.
The home side's fourth goal came in the 62nd minute, with Kieran Boyd finding the net after receiving a short pass from Taylor Carson. Boyd's long-range strike demonstrated the confidence coursing through the Greenock HSFP Black ranks.
Just two minutes later, in the 64th minute, Zack Weston completed his hat-trick, scoring from inside the box after a precise short pass from Sam Lyons. The home crowd erupted in celebration, as Weston’s performance was nothing short of sensational.
In the 65th minute, Murewa Seun-Oremade returned to the pitch, replacing Ashton Kerr, while Ben O'Brien came back on for Sam Lyons in the 70th minute, as Greenock HSFP Black looked to manage their lead and maintain their defensive solidity.
As the match drew to a close, Greenock HSFP Black had firmly established their dominance, with a final score of 5-0 against Spartinios Utd. The referee, Nigel Craig, brought the match to an end, and the home side celebrated a well-deserved victory, with Zack Weston earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
