Scarborough M2 Secure Dominant 5-0 Victory Over Kingston-Upon-Hull M5

Scarborough Men's 2nd team travelled to Hymers College and produced an impressive performance, with goals from Ian Gilbert, Chris Tait, Harry Amstell, and Club Chairman Will Simpson, sealing a 5-0 win.

First Half Overview
The game started tightly, with Hull testing Scarborough's defensive strength early on. However, Scarborough struck first after 10 minutes when a counter-attack saw Chris Tait assist Ian Gilbert for the opener. Scarborough continued to push, converting a penalty corner into their second goal with a drag flick from Tait, giving them a solid 2-0 lead heading into halftime.

Second Half Overview
Hull tried to break through Scarborough’s defence in the second half, but Scarborough stood firm. Another counter-attack led to Harry Amstell driving along the baseline and setting up Gilbert at the penalty spot for a simple tap-in, making it 3-0. Scarborough dominated the game, converting two more goals: Will Simpson struck from the top of the D into the bottom right corner, and later assisted Amstell for a reverse strike into the bottom left, giving both players their first goals of the season.

Conclusion
Scarborough M2 kept their composure throughout, staying busy on the attack and earning a clean sheet, with goalkeeper Rob Pattison ensuring a solid defence. The victory secured three valuable points for Scarborough’s promotion push.

Player of the Match: John Atkinson
Atkinson consistently turned over possession and set up numerous counter-attacks, earning him Player of the Match honours.