Bottom Boys Beaten

 Soccer World Superleague

Saturday 30 April 2005 - Maud 0 v Culter 4 (Half Time 0 - 2)

Culter Scorers: McRitchie 2, Adam 12, Cameron 58 and Greia 66 mins.

Culter's relentless pursuit of our second successive Superleague Title remained on course with a clear-cut 4 - 0 win over bottom of the table Maud one of our main rivals back in our Amateur heydays. We always enjoyed meeting them and this time was no exception.

In the 2nd minute, just as our bus party of committee/supporters arrived from the Maud Social Club, Cameron chipped the ball over the Maud defence and McRITCHIE hit it on the volley to open the scoring. In 12 minutes Stewart crossed and a defender cleared to the edge of the box but broke to ADAM who fired home our 2nd goal. Two minutes later Pirie was spoken to be Referee Burrows following a foul on Stewart. Next minute Martin had a great chance when clean through but shot past A Summers comer was fisted out by Pirie and the loose ball was deflected narrowly over off a strong drive by Martin. In 26 minutes a high Stewart cross into the Maud goalmouth towards McRitchie who fouled a defender in the process. The injured Middleton was replaced by Milne on the half hour mark. A 33rd minute Craik free kick from outside the far side of the penalty box saw a powerful Cameron header tipped over the bar by a great Stephen save. Off the resultant corner Rattray headed home but Referee Burrows blew for an infringement A spectator commented "a perfectly good goal disallowed". A couple of minutes afterwards Milne had a great chance to reduce the leeway when he was clean through but with only Pirie to beat he shot past A 38th minute long range shot from Christie flew over the crossbar.
McRitchie's 40th minute try was ably held by Stephen. Next minute a Ligertwood effort went over. Adam was booked in 42 minutes for a foul on Ligertwood. A minute before the interval after good work by Calder he found McRitchie whose try was blocked and brake to Cameron who shot over. Just on half time a fine Cameron cross to the far post was was just missed by McRitchie and Craik. Half Time: 0 - 2.

In the opening seconds of the 2nd half McRitchie burst through but shot over. Referee Burrows had words with Martin and Cowell in 47 minutes. Maud made a dangerous raid as they tried to come back into contention but Martin's 50th minute shot went wide. Calder did well to beat a defender and cut the ball across the goalmouth to Craik but `keeper Stephen came to Maud's rescue. Next minute, however, CAMERON picked up a through . ball, neatly evaded two defenders and hit the ball on the turn into the far comer of the net - a brilliant goal.

After good play by Stewart his 65th minute parting shot was tipped over the bar by Stephen. Just a minute afterwards following a scramble off the resultant comer GREIG banged in Culter's 4th and final goal. At this stage Ord replaced Cameron. McRitchie missed an easy chance from close range in 71 minutes. A minute later Thain came on as substitute for Cowell. Stewart cut the ball across in 74 minutes and Duncan appeared
to handle in the box but our penalty claims were in vain. Next minute Calder cut the ball across to McRitchie who just failed to connect, again at close range. Thain then replaced Cowell. A 76th minute Stewart.free kick was well held by Stephen. A minute afterwards Stewart cut the ball across the goalmouth and McRitchie somehow contrived to miss a "sitter". Yet another fine cross from Stewart found Ord who hooked the ball over
in 81 minutes. In 84 minutes a Cowie free kick went high over. Two minutes later Ligertwood broke through but Pirie raced out of his charge to snatch the ball from his feet Two minutes before the end Greig went off injured but was not replaced. In the last minute Cowie shot weakly into Pirie's secure arms.

Maud: Stephen; Cowie, Summers, Duncan, Johnstone, Will, Martin, Pirie, Ligertwood, Willox, Middteton; Subs: Townson, Milne, McGruther, Lawson, Hunter.
Culter Pirie; Cowell, Greig, Calder, Rattray, Adam, Stewart, Cameron, McRitchie, Craik, Christie; Subs: Ord, Smith, Allan, Thain, Grant.
Referee: Ian Burrows.
 

BOTTOM BOYS BEATEN Soccer World Superleague Saturday 30 April 2005 - Maud 0 v Culter 4 (Half Time 0 - 2) Culter Scorers: McRitchie 2, Adam 12, Cameron 58 and Greia 66 mins.
Cutter's relentless pursuit of our second successive Superleague Title remained on course with a clear-cut 4 - 0 win over bottom of the table Maud one of our main rivals back in our Amateur heydays. We always enjoyed meeting them and this time was no exception.
In the 2"d minute, just as our bus party of committee/supporters arrived from the Maud Social Club, Cameron chipped the ball over the Maud defence and McRtTCHIE hit it on the volley to open the scoring. In 12 minutes Stewart crossed and a defender cleared to the edge of the box but broke to ADAM who fired home our 2"° goal. Two minutes later Pirie was spoken to be Referee Burrows following a foul on Stewart. Next minute Martin had a great chance when clean through but shot past A Summers comer was fisted out by Pirie and the loose ball was deflected narrowly over off a strong drive by Martin. In 26 minutes a high Stewart cross into the Maud
goalmouth towards McRitchie who fouled a defender in'the process. The injured Middleton was replaced by
Milne on the half hour mark. A 33"' minute Craik free kick from outside the far side of the penalty box saw a powerful Cameron header tipped over the bar by a great Stephen save. Off the resultant corner Rattray headed home but Referee Burrows blew for an infringement A spectator commented "a perfectly good goal disallowed". A couple of minutes afterwards Milne had a great chance to reduce the leeway when he was clean through but
with only Pirie to beat he shot past A 38"' minute long range shot from Christie flew over the crossbar.
McRitchie's 40"' minute try was ably held by Stephen. Next minute a LigertNOOd effort went over. Adam was booked in 42 minutes for a foul on Ligertwood. A minute before the interval after good work by Calder he found McRitchie whose try was blocked and brake to Cameron who shot over. Just on half time a fine Cameron cross to the far post was was just missed by McRitchie and Craik. Half Time: 0 2.
In the opening seconds of the 2"d half McRitchie burst through but shot over. Referee Burrows had words with
Martin and Cowell in 47 minutes. Maud made a dangerous raid as they tried to come back into contention but
Martin's 50"' minute shot went wide. Calder did well to beat a defender and cut the ball across the goalmouth to
Craik but `keeper Stephen came to Maud's rescue. Next minute, however, CAMERON picked up a through . ball, neatly evaded two defenders and hit the ball on the turn into the far comer of the net - a brilliant goal.
After good play by Stewart his 65th minute parting shot was tipped over the bar by Stephen. Just a minute
afterwards following a scramble off the resultant comer GREIG banged in Culter's 4"' and final goal. At this
stage Ord replaced Cameron. McRitchie missed an easy chance from close range in 71 minutes. A minute
later Thain came on as substitute for Cowell. Stewart cut the ball across in 74 minutes and Duncan appeared
to handle in the box but our penalty claims were in vain. Next minute Calder cut the ball across to McRitchie
who just failed to connect, again at close range. Thain then replaced Cowell. A 76"' minute Stewart.free kick
was well held by Stephen. A minute afterwards Stewart cut the ball across the goalmouth and McRitchie
somehow contrived to miss a "sitter". Yet another fine cross from Stewart found Ord who hooked the ball over
in 81 minutes. In 84 minutes a Cowie free kick went high over. Two minutes later Ligertwood broke through
but Pirie raced out of his charge to snatch the ball from his feet Two minutes before the end Greig went off
injured but was not replaced. In the last minute Cowie shot weakly into Pirie's secure arms.
Maud: Stephen; Cowie, Summers, Duncan, Johnstone, Will, Martin, Pirie, Ligertwood, Willox, Middteton; Subs: Townson, Milne, McGruther, Lawson, Hunter.
Cutter Pirie; Cowell, Greig, Calder, Rattray, Adam, Stewart, Cameron, McRitchie, Craik, Christie; Subs: Ord, Smith, Allan, Thain, Grant.
Referee: Ian Burrows.

Scoring Table to Date. In 36 games played Culter have won 26, drawn two and lost 8 games, scoring 107 goals and conceding 33 in the process.

R Cameron 39      C Craik 6         M Rattray 3      A Cowell 1
N McRitchie 27     D Adam 4        D Ord 3            G Davidson 1
P Stewart 15         K Christie 4     D Calder 2       M Greig 1           A Thain 1

Committee Convenes. A Committee Meeting of Culter Football Club will be held in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, on Tuesday 3 May 2005 commencing at 7.00 p.m.

Next Week's Fixture - Saturday 7 May 2005 - Semi Final Acorn Heating Cup
Culter v East End (at Crombie Park, Culter). Referee: G Duncan. Kick Off 2.15 p.m. - played to a finish.

Fascinating Finish. After this past week's results the Superleague Championship remains in the balance. In midweek our rivals Turriff United and Glentanar both
won and did so again yesterday. Our league lead has lessened but it sets up an intriguing conclusion to the 2004/2005 season. Turriff United play Glentanar at Turriff on Friday 13 May 2005 so whatever happens there will boost our title hopes.

Forthcoming Fixtures - End of Superleague Programme 2004-2005
Friday 13 May 2005 - Culter v Stonehaven (at Crombie Park, Culter) KO 7.15 p.m. Saturday 21 May 2005 - Culter v TurrifF Utd (at Crombie Park, Culter) KO 2.30 p.m. Tuesday 24 May 2005 - Glentanar v Culter (at Woodside, Aberdeen) KO 7.15 p.m.