Stretford Paddock 5 (Damani Hall 4’, 48’, Sam Pratt 5’, Joseph Coleman 26’, Joao De Andrade 84’)
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Warrington Rylands Dev. 1 (Charlie George Martin 62’ pen.)
Stretford Paddock continued their rampant form with a commanding 5-1 victory over Warrington Rylands Dev. at the Project Solar Stadium. From the first whistle, Paddock imposed their authority, launching wave after wave of attacks and creating a flurry of goal-scoring opportunities. While the scoreline was impressive, it could have been even more punishing, as the hosts squandered several gilt-edged chances throughout the match. Riding high on their recent 3-0 triumph over Wigan Town, Paddock made just one change to the starting lineup, bringing in Kayode Adewale in defense. Their intent was clear from the start, and it took just four minutes for the floodgates to open.
The match had barely settled when Damani Hall set the tone in emphatic fashion. A perfectly timed header from Sam Pratt looped over the defensive line, and Hall latched onto it with a sublime first touch before rifling home the opener. Before Warrington could regroup, they found themselves picking the ball out of their net once again. This time, Hall turned provider, sliding a neat pass into the feet of Sam Pratt, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner to double Paddock’s lead in the fifth minute. The home side was in complete control, dictating the tempo and cutting through the opposition’s defense at will.
Despite their early dominance, Paddock had a brief scare in the 24th minute when Warrington struck the post. However, their threat was fleeting, as Paddock reasserted control just two minutes later. Joseph Coleman pounced on a loose ball inside the box after a goalkeeping parry from Joao De Andrade’s initial effort, hammering a clinical finish into the bottom corner to make it 3-0.
Heading into halftime with a comfortable three-goal lead, Paddock made their first substitution, introducing Dion Kemp for Edward Fulwood. The second half began much like the first, with the hosts eager to pile on the misery. Within three minutes of the restart, Damani Hall struck again. Receiving a well-weighted pass from Daniel Hugo, Hall produced an exquisite turn and finish to send the home crowd into raptures. Paddock were flying at 4-0.
Warrington’s only real breakthrough came in the 62nd minute when they were awarded a penalty, which Charlie George Martin converted to bring the score to 4-1. Yet, the goal did little to shift the momentum, as Paddock remained relentless in attack. Paddock made further substitutions to keep the energy levels high, with Alfie Derry and Leland Irvine coming on to replace Sam Pratt and Mike Taylor. The changes proved effective, and in the 84th minute, Joao De Andrade finally got his reward. Navigating through a crowded penalty area, he found just enough space to tuck the ball into the bottom corner, capping off an impressive attacking display.
The final whistle confirmed a resounding 5-1 victory, but in truth, the scoreline could have been even more lopsided. Paddock created numerous clear-cut chances and could have easily added three or four more goals on another day. With this emphatic win, Paddock climbed to second place in the league standings with 34 points, edging one point ahead of Mersey Valley and closing the gap to just three points behind league leaders St Helens Town. With four wins in their last five matches, Paddock are building serious momentum as they push for the top spot. A brilliant brace, an assist, and an all-around stellar performance cemented Damani Hall as the standout player of the match. His movement, finishing, and ability to link up with teammates proved decisive in Paddock’s dominant display.
Up next, they face another crucial fixture that could define their season. If their attacking form continues, they will be an intimidating force for any opponent in the league.
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