Soccer World Super League:-
Glentanar 1 Culter 1
Scorers Glentanar ,Law 67 Culter, Collie 57
Culter completed their Super League campaign with a draw over nearest
rivals Glentanar at Woodside on Tuesday 24th of May. The champions
retained their title with a points total of 61 which put them 4 ahead of
Glentanar. In league games this season the Deesiders scored 70 goals in
26 games for the loss of 21. The actual match was a fairly quiet affair,
despite the hype, but the large crowd had plenty to cheer with chances
aplenty. The early action was confined to the middle of the park until
Christie of Glens found A. Campbell but he blasted well wide from long
range. At the other end Collie had an opportunity in the 6" minute but
his effort whizzed just past. Moments later the home side had a golden
chance when a long S. Campbell throw in was headed wide by the unmarked
A. Campbell. Allan then sent Davidson scurrying up the line for Culter
but McHattie recovered to send the ball out for a comer. The Woodside
outfit then began to dominate possession and the impressive Law stole
the ball from Thain before sending a deep ball to C. Fraser but
incredibly he headed wide with the goal at his mercy. This seemed to
wake up the champs with Cameron darting free on the right and his
swinging cross was met by Davidson who was unfortunate to head the ball
against the post, in the 20" minute, with Riches beaten. Minutes later a
speculative try by Law evaded Pine but smacked off the bar and out for a
goal kick. Play was now swinging from end to end and Allan sent in a
good free kick which Ord headed back across goal but the ball was booted
to safety. Christie of Culter then created a chance for Smith who
shuffled on the edge of the area before sending in an accurate shot that
Riches did well to save. The home side then carved out a couple of
openings and from the first C. Fraser headed over and moments later
Cooper headed wide. In the last minute of the half Cameron went racing
free but his parting shot shaved the post. Culter replaced Christie with
Calder at the start of the second half but it was Law of Glens who had
the first opening but he shot well wide. Davidson was then involved in a
chase with Riches for a long ball and the keeper came out on top when he
booted clear for a throw in. Culter almost took the lead in the 53d
minute when a dipping Smith volley was deflected over from a corner. The
visitors did take the lead two minutes later when a surprised COLLIE
found himself in acres of space on the right and he ambled forward
before eventually deciding to shoot for goal and his low effort went
under Riches and into the back of the net. This was Collie's last
involvement as he was immediately replaced by Stewart and the substitute
went scampering along the box before being dumped to the ground by A.
Campbell. With sixty-seven minutes gone Glens equalised when LAW was
allowed to run across the area before sending a deft left foot shot into
the corner of the net. Glens then sent on two sets of subs before C.
Fraser was yellowed for diving in the Culter penalty area. With 15
minutes remaining D. Fraser who had come on earlier for Glens spumed a
terrific chance when he missed badly from close range. Davidson then
went off for Adam as Culter tried for all three points and almost snuck
a goal when a great Cowell run let in top scorer Cameron but Riches
produced a smart save. Skipper Rattray almost did the trick in the 40"
minute but his powerful header from an Adam corner fizzled just over. In
the last few minutes Glens laid siege to the Culter goal but the
champions held firm thanks in part to an acrobatic save from Pirie from
a long range Christie try. Culter: Pirie, Thain, Allan, Cowell, Rattray,
Smith, Collie, Ord, Cameron, Christie, Davidson. Subs: Calder, Stewart,
Adam, Craik, Greig. Referee: C. Sim
Last Lottery This week's Lottery Draw was the last prior
to the close season break. The next draw is being held on Saturday 6th
August 2005.
Scoring Table to Date.
In 40 games played Culter have won 29, drawn three and lost 8 games,
scoring 11 3 goals and conceding 36 in the process.
R Cameron 41 C Craik 7 M Rattray 3
C Collie 1 M Greig 1
N McRitchie 28 D Adam 4
D Ord 3 A Cowell 1
B Smith 1
P Stewart 15 K Christie 4 D Calder 2
G Davidson 1 A Thain 1
Next Week's Fixture -
Tuesday 31 May 2005 -Acorn Heating Cup Final Tuesday 31 May 2005 -
Sunnybank v Culter (at Hermes FC's pitch - Lochside Park, Denmore,
Aberdeen) KO 7.15 p.m. - played to a finish. Ref: Ian Burrows. Assistant
Referees: Keith Will and Brian Spence. Fourth Official: Graeme Catto.
Committee Meeting. A Committee Meeting of Culter Football Club
will be held in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, on Tuesday 7 June 2005
commencing at 7.00 p.m.
Annual General Meeting. Culter Football Club's Annual
General Meeting will be held in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter on Sunday
19 June 2005 commencing at 11.00 a.m. The Annual General Meeting is open
to all enrolled Members and Honorary Members of Culter Football Club.
Any member wishing to alter the Constitution and Rules must submit the
proposal along with a seconder 14 days prior to the Annual General
Meeting.
