
A first international match for Ellan Vannin, a first win, and there was a goal inside the first minute.
They eventually went on to secure a 10-0 victory over Monaco at The Bowl.
The goals were split evenly between the halves, with Ellan Vannin leading 5-0 at half time.
Calum Morrissey scored a first-half hat-trick, and there were also goals for Ciaran McNulty, Frank Jones, Sean Quaye, Chris Bass Jr, Joey Morling, and a brace from Sam Caine.
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