Thorn 2011 4 vs 1 renton 2011

In a commanding display at their home ground, Thorn 2011 triumphed over Renton 2011 with a resounding scoreline of 4-1 in a cup match held on 2 May 2025, kicking off at 8:00pm. The victory saw Thorn 2011 advance confidently, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation throughout the encounter.

Thorn 2011 lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, a tactical setup designed to maximise width and fluidity in attack while maintaining a robust defensive structure. Liam Curivan took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Elliot Marner on the right, James Welsh and Lewis Meikle in central defence, and Dylan Crombie on the left. The midfield trio featured Joe Caldwell on the right, Gus Piper in the central role, and Jack Ross on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Ryan Haigh and Aidan O'Malley operated as right and left forwards respectively, with Dan Wilson leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes included Riley Boyd, who would later be called upon to influence the game.

The match began with an explosive start as Joe Caldwell opened the scoring for Thorn 2011 in just the sixth minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse from Renton 2011. Just three minutes later, the visitors found themselves further behind when an own goal from a Renton player doubled Thorn's advantage, leaving the opposition reeling at 2-0 down within the opening nine minutes.

Thorn continued to press, and in the 17th minute, Caldwell turned provider, assisting Dan Wilson who slotted home to make it 3-0. Renton 2011 managed to find a response in the 32nd minute, pulling one back to reduce the deficit to 3-1, but the momentum remained firmly with Thorn as they headed into half-time with a comfortable lead.

After the break, Thorn 2011 maintained their intensity, and Elliot Marner added to the scoreline in the 54th minute, demonstrating his attacking capabilities from the right-back position. Shortly after, a double substitution saw Aidan O'Malley replaced by Riley Boyd, while Jack Ross made way for O'Malley again, as Thorn sought to maintain their dominance and freshen up the attack.

As the match progressed into the final stages, Thorn made another substitution in the 64th minute, bringing Jack Ross back on for Dan Wilson, ensuring they kept their attacking options alive. Despite Renton’s attempts to rally, Thorn's defence held firm, and the match concluded with the home side celebrating a convincing 4-1 victory, securing their place in the next round of the cup.

Elliot Marner's performance was particularly noteworthy, earning him the accolade of Player of the Match for his contributions both defensively and offensively. Thorn 2011 will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their cup campaign with confidence.