York City produced a scintillating attacking display at the LNER Community Stadium, overwhelming Braintree Town with a dominant 5-0 victory. The home side were in inspired form, dismantling their visitors with a flurry of goals that showcased their attacking prowess and clinical finishing.
From the outset, York City signalled their intent. Just five minutes into the first half, Ollie Pearce opened the scoring for the hosts, latching onto a pass from Ben Brookes to put his side ahead. The early breakthrough set the tone for York’s relentless pressure.
The lead was swiftly doubled in the 18th minute when Greg Olley found the back of the net, extending York’s advantage and pushing Braintree further onto the back foot. The visitors struggled to contain the attacking waves from Stuart Maynard’s men, and their resistance was broken again just four minutes later.
In the 22nd minute, Ollie Pearce secured his brace, converting a well-worked move initiated by Zak Johnson to make it 3-0. The floodgates had well and truly opened, and Braintree Town found themselves in a desperate battle to stem the tide.
The onslaught continued, with Hiram Boateng adding a fourth goal for York City in the 28th minute. The first half was a testament to York’s attacking might, leaving Braintree Town with a mountain to climb in the second half.
Following the interval, York City continued their offensive charge. The substitutions made by both sides aimed to inject fresh impetus, but it was York who maintained their stranglehold on the game. In the 61st minute, Ollie Pearce completed his hat-trick, finding the net once more with an assist from Greg Olley, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 victory.
The result sees York City solidify their position at the top of the English National League, extending their impressive unbeaten streak and maintaining their formidable goal-scoring record. They now sit comfortably on 62 points after 28 games. Braintree Town, meanwhile, remain in a precarious position near the bottom of the table, currently occupying 21st place with 25 points from 29 matches, and will need to regroup quickly to address their recent winless run and goal drought.
