Soccer World Super League: - Hermes 0 Culter 2 H-T 0-1
Scorers: Stewart 30, Ord 87
Culter remain eight points clear at the top of the Super League and
although they
always looked comfortable.. against the home side it was far from an
inspiring ~
performance in windy conditions and on a bumpy pitch. With seven league
games left
in the current season grinding out results is more important than
playing pretty
football.
Hermes started with the wind at their backs and were awarded a comer
when Collie slipped at a vital moment. From the resultant kick Cameron
did well to clear the ball to safety. Moments later the same
player set Stewart racing clear but he timed his run a little early and
was caught offside. Cameron once again became provider in the 5th minute
and this time inside the area. Two minutes later Stewart fed
Cameron but this
time keeper Sweeney reacted well to deny the agile striker. A few
minutes later a long
Sweeney clearance was forced behind for a corner by Greig and following
the flag kick Greig and Calder both had to clear the ball off the line
to deny Hermes an opener. At the other end a quick Christie throw in was
taken down by Stewart who twisted and turned before sending in a shot
which Sweeney saved with ease. Culter were beginning to apply the
pressure by now forcing Hermes to adopt a defensive policy but it almost
came undone when good work by Christie and Cameron let in, Calder but
his grounder was well saved by saved by Sweeney. In the 29t'hminute
Culter were awarded a free kick just outside the area which Adam took
but Smith of Hermes headed the ball clear to set up Shand who in turn
tried to set Courage free but he was well offside. A minute later
Craik.went on a run down the left and sent in a dangerous near post ball
for STEWART who got in front of his man to prod the ball home.
The next phase of the game was bogged down in midfield with little
positive action from both sides until Cameron got away following a long
Rattray clearance and his cross was knocked behind for a corner by
Watson. Hermes did break free just before half time when Smith went on a
forceful run but his long range effort was easily dealt with by Pirie.
The Deesiders started positively in the second period gaining two
corners in quick succession but Hermes managed to get the ball clear on
both occasions. The home side then took on Strachan for the injured
Shand but it was the home side who continued to dominate without setting
the heather on fire. Culter did come to life in the 12t' minute of the
half when Stewart chased down a long ball but his lob over the advancing
keeper crept just wide. Four minutes later Stewart was set free by
Cameron and with the goal at his mercy he shot straight at Sweeney from
inside the area. Ord the replaced Christie as Culter sought to add to
their lead but it was Craik who almost added a second when his drive
from a Cameron pass whistled inches wide. Hermes then seemed to up a
gear towards the end of the half but were dealt a cruel blow when a
Cameron free kick was send crashing into the back of the net from a
wonderful diving header by a delighted ORD. With the minutes ticking
away Culter put on Thain and Davidson for Smith and Craik but the game
was already won.
Culter: - M. Pirie, Collie, Greig, Calder, Rattray, Adam, Smith,
Stewart, Cameron, Craik,
Christie. Subs: Davidson, Ord, Allan, Thain, Grant
Brandy Sandy. In the Hermes FC Half Time Raffle their splendid
first prize, a Litre
Bottle of Martell Brandy was won by Alexander J Irvine, 38 Malcolm Road,
Culter.
Next Week's Fixture - Saturday 9 April 2005 - Soccer World
Superleaque
Longside v Culter (at Davidson Park, Longside) Kick Off 2.30 pm.
Our special bus will depart from Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, at 12
noon and
collect the Aberdeen contingent at The Palm Court Hotel, Seafield Road,
Aberdeen
at 12.15 p.m. The bus will depart from Longside at approximately 5.30
p.m. for the
return journey to Cutter via Aberdeen_ Fares to be £3 forAdults and
£1.50 for
Senior Citizens/Children. Names of supporters wishing to travel on the
bus to be
arranged and confirmed with Club President Doug Jamieson (Tel: 209800).
Committee Convenes. A Committee Meeting of Culter Football Club
will be held
in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, on Tuesday 5 April 2005 commencing at
7.00 pm.
Forthcoming Fixtures
Acorn Heating Cup 2nd Round - Saturday 16 April 2005
Culter v Wilson's XI (at Crombie Park, Culter)
Soccer World Superleague - Tuesday 19 April 2005
Culter v Glentanar (at Crombie Park, Culter) Kick Off 6.45 p.m.
Soccer World Superleague - Saturday 23 April 2005
Culter v FC Stoneywood (at Crombie Park, Culter).
