In a commanding display of football, Greenock HSFP Black triumphed over Vale of Clyde with a resounding scoreline of 9-2 during a friendly match held at Battery Park on 13 August 2025. The match kicked off at 7:15pm and showcased the attacking prowess of Greenock, who dominated throughout the encounter.
Greenock HSFP Black lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their offensive capabilities while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Liam Shambach took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Taylor Carson on the right, Lyle Buchan and Jay Kane in central defence, and Ben O'Brien on the left. The midfield trio featured Murewa Seun-Oremade on the right, Ashton Kerr in the centre, and Kieran Boyd on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Dylan McAllister and Ethan Lynch operated as left and right forwards respectively, with Aaron Smith leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes for the match included Kaiden McKinnon and Zack Weston.
The match began with an unexpected twist as Vale of Clyde took an early lead just three minutes in, capitalising on a defensive mistake from Greenock. The goal, scored with a right foot, set the tone for what would become a remarkable comeback for the home side.
Greenock responded swiftly, making two substitutions in the 20th minute, bringing on Kaiden McKinnon for Aaron Smith and Zack Weston for Ethan Lynch. This tactical shift proved pivotal as McKinnon quickly made his mark, scoring a stunning goal from outside the area in the 26th minute, assisted by Murewa Seun-Oremade. Just a minute later, Kieran Boyd's cross led to an own goal from a Vale of Clyde defender, further extending Greenock's lead.
The relentless pressure from Greenock continued, and in the 29th minute, Murewa Seun-Oremade scored a solo goal, showcasing his skill with a left-footed effort after receiving a short pass from Zack Weston. The scoring spree did not stop there, as Kaiden McKinnon netted his second goal of the match in the 36th minute, finishing from inside the box after a long pass from Ashton Kerr.
As the first half drew to a close, Greenock led 4-1, with Vale of Clyde struggling to contain their attacking onslaught. The half-time whistle blew at the 40-minute mark, allowing both teams a brief respite.
The second half commenced with immediate substitutions for Greenock, as Ethan Lynch returned to the pitch for Kieran Boyd and Aaron Smith replaced Dylan McAllister. Just three minutes into the half, Zack Weston scored a remarkable volley from a long pass by Taylor Carson, followed by another goal from Weston just moments later, this time a header from close range, assisted by Murewa Seun-Oremade.
Vale of Clyde managed to find the net again in the 64th minute, scoring from inside the box with a left-footed effort, but Greenock's dominance was far from over. Kieran Boyd, who had re-entered the match in the 60th minute, scored a stunning long-range strike in the 71st minute, further solidifying Greenock's commanding lead.
Ethan Lynch added to the tally in the 74th minute, tapping in a goal from close range after a short pass from Aaron Smith. The final substitution for Greenock saw Ben O'Brien replace Taylor Carson in the 75th minute, as the home side continued to control the game.
As the match drew to a close, Greenock HSFP Black had firmly established their superiority, finishing the match with a staggering 9 goals to Vale of Clyde's 2. The performance was a testament to their attacking flair and tactical discipline, with Kaiden McKinnon earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his outstanding contribution.
