Dalbeattie Star were “clinical and ruthless” in a stunning first half display against Abbey Vale on Saturday.
The South of Scotland League champs found themselves 7-1 up at the break after a breathtaking first 45 minutes at Maryfield Park.
And gaffer Eddie Warwick reckoned there could have been even more goals in the first half of a game that eventually finished 8-3.
He said: “The first half was ridiculous at times and we could have scored another two or three and they could have scored more.
“If we’d come off at half-time and it was 10-4 it would have been about right. It was one of those games, it was end-to-end – we were just clinical and ruthless.
“Abbey Vale will be disappointed and blame things on bad defending but we’ve got to do our bit.
“We’ve got to create the opportunities, put them under pressure to make the mistakes and be clinical and ruthless in front of goal.
“We certainly did that but we’re not gloating. We’ve been on the end of one like that this year as well and it’s not nice. It can happen if one team is on it and one team is off it.
“We turned up and made sure we got the three points and we’re delighted with everything.
“The second half can be difficult – you want the players to be professional but they can take the foot off the gas. You need to be focused and see the game out.
“We lost a goal just after half-time which was disappointing after a team-talk about being disciplined. We weathered the storm pretty quickly and could have scored a couple more.”
Russell Williamson and Kyle Higgins both bagged a brace and there were also goals from Connor Potts, Declan Rogerson and Luke McMurtrie.
The goal spree was even more impressive as Star had to make do without prolific strikers Dale Milligan and Ross Hunter – both of whom have suffered season ending injuries.
Warwick said: “It’s a lot of goals to lose – Dale will be out for about a year and Ross for four months.
“The players stepped up on Saturday but it doesn’t mean they’ll step up in every game – there’s already been games this season where we’ve tried everything and not scored.
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“Things seem to be changing for us now, it’s four in four now and eight wins on the road this year. Our away form is impeccable.
“We have three difficult away games left, if we get another couple of wins on the road it’ll be really helpful for the run in.”
Star are back home on Saturday as they begin their defence of the Cree Lodge Cup at home against Nithsdale Wanderers.
Warwick added: “We’re the holders and want to make sure we can defend it in some fashion, not topple and go out in the first round.
“They’ve been going really well this year, they’ve got experienced players who can hurt you on their day.
“It won’t be easy, it’s always a competitive battle.
“It’s not a league game so there’s not as much pressure but hopefully we can get a positive result.”