In a stunning display of attacking football, Thorn 2011 triumphed over North Kelvin City 2011 with a resounding 13-0 victory during their league encounter at the Glasgow Green Football Pitches on 30 August 2025. The match kicked off at 10:30 am and saw Thorn dominate from the very first whistle, showcasing their offensive prowess and tactical superiority throughout the 80 minutes of play.
Thorn 2011 lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while providing ample support for their attacking players. Liam Curivan took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Elliot Marner on the right, James Welsh and Jack Ross in central defence, and Alexander McIntyre on the left. The midfield trio featured Joe Caldwell on the right, Gus Piper in the centre, and Kayden Gallagher on the left, while the attacking front three comprised Leon Bradley on the right, Dan Wilson as the central striker, and Ryan Haigh on the left. The substitutes for the match included Spencer Li, Kaiden Wilkie, Aidan O'Malley, Callum Provan, and Dylan Crombie.
The match began with an explosive start as Joe Caldwell opened the scoring just one minute in, capitalising on a defensive lapse from North Kelvin City. Caldwell continued to wreak havoc, netting his second goal in the 16th minute, showcasing his clinical finishing ability. By the 28th minute, Caldwell had completed his hat-trick, leaving the opposition reeling and struggling to contain Thorn's relentless attack.
As the first half approached its conclusion, North Kelvin City received a yellow card in the 29th minute, a reflection of their frustration as they attempted to halt Thorn's momentum. Leon Bradley added to the scoreline in the 36th minute, further extending Thorn's lead before the half-time whistle blew with the score at 4-0.
The second half saw immediate changes for Thorn, with four substitutions made at the start of the half. Kaiden Wilkie replaced Joe Caldwell, Aidan O'Malley came on for Alexander McIntyre, Callum Provan took the place of Jack Ross, and Spencer Li stepped in for Dan Wilson. The fresh legs proved effective as Spencer Li scored within a minute of the restart, making it 5-0.
Aidan O'Malley followed suit in the 50th minute, netting Thorn's sixth goal, before Callum Provan added another just a minute later, pushing the score to 7-0. Spencer Li then showcased his scoring prowess again, finding the back of the net twice more in the 57th and 61st minutes, bringing his tally to three goals and the team's total to 9-0.
Further substitutions were made as Dan Wilson returned to the pitch, replacing Leon Bradley, while Dylan Crombie came on for Gus Piper. In the 67th minute, Kayden Gallagher scored his first goal of the match, and he quickly followed it up with another in the 70th minute, bringing Thorn's tally to 11.
Joe Caldwell, who had been substituted earlier, returned to the pitch in the 66th minute, replacing James Welsh, and he quickly made his mark by scoring his fourth goal of the match in the 73rd minute. Spencer Li capped off the scoring in the 77th minute, sealing a remarkable 13-0 victory for Thorn 2011.
This match will be remembered not only for the scoreline but also for the sheer dominance displayed by Thorn 2011, who executed their game plan to perfection and left North Kelvin City searching for answers.
