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OVD Scottish Junior Cup 1st Round - Culter 3 Broughty Athletic 4 H-T 2-2

 Scorers: Culter: Shand 16, Collie 27, Rattray 48. Broughty: Traynor 25, Kiddie 45, 53, 66

Culter: Pirie, Collie, Rattray, Calder, Scott, Christie, Stewart, Shand, McRitchie, Robertson, Craik. Subs: Glass, Morrison, Farmer, Cameron, Allan.

Broughty: Carroll, Ferrie, Dow, McKenna, Farnam, Kirk, Davidson, Morrison, Kiddie, McKinnon, Traynor. Subs: Anderson, O'Leary, Evans, Mullen, Forbes

Referee: G. Duncan

Culter slipped out of the Scottish at the first hurdle in a game they should have won. Defensive errors contributed to the exit against a side littered with ex professionals including Ray McKinnon and Andy Dow. Windy conditions proved to be a leveller and now the Deesiders are left to concentrate on local competitions. The match started in a low key with neither side getting to grips with the wind until Stewart forced a save out of Can-oll with a free kick from the edge of the area. Culter had strong claims for a penalty in the 13th minute when Shand headed down to McRitchie who tumbled in the box under pressure from Famam. Culter took the lead in the 16t" minute when a long ball from the right by Collie was latched onto by Shand who picked his spot behind Carroll. The home side should have gone further ahead a few minutes later when a great Calder ball found McRitchie free in the box but the burly hit man blasted over from good position. Broughty got back into the match when Scott made a bad error allowing Traynor to escape unattended into the box and the winger slid the ball under the advancing Pirie and into the empty net. Two minutes later Culter went ahead again with a goal of real beauty. Collie received a short ball near the half way line and sauntered forward before sending a thunderbolt from well out high over the flailing Carroll and into the back of the net. The action until near half time was confined to the midfield area as Culter looked to be heading in with a comfortable lead until a long ball caught the Deesiders defence napping and Traynor was allowed to take his time before picking out Kiddie inside the 6 yard box and he simply tapped the ball home. In time added on Culter had what looked like a stonewall penalty turned down when Carroll made contact with McRitchie deep in the box but referee Duncan was miles from the action and waved play on.

Culter made the best possible start to the second half when a Stewart comer was only partially cleared and when the ball was returned to the danger area Rattray used his strength to bundle the ball over the line. A few minutes later Culter should have had the tie wrapped up when McRitchie released Shand in the area but with only the keeper to beat he hit the ball straight at the Broughty custodian. The home side paid the penalty for the miss a couple of minutes later when the Dundee team were awarded a free kick on the edge of the area and Kiddie stepped up to belt a screamer round the wall and into the back of the net. This seemed to spur on the visitors and McKinnon came close with a screamer which fizzled just over. It looked as if it was going to be one of those days for Culter when Robertson was axed just inside the area but the ref. who was once again far from the action gave a free kick outside the box. From the foul Stewart sent a curling ball into the box and it evaded all before going inches wide of the back post. Craik then had a chance to put the Deesiders back in front but Carroll pulled of a fine stop. The match looked to be heading for a replay but Kiddie thought differently and stuck away a good goal with Culter pressing forward for the winner. With the match beginning to slip from the grasp of the favourites Cameron and Framer replaced Shand and Calder with 17 minutes to go and Cameron provided the ammunition for McRitchie but his header was well saved by Carroll. Culter continued to pummel the beleaguered Broughty defence with both Rattray and Scott going close and moments later Rattray was left with a free header from a Stewart pass but the ball spun wide. With time running out Culter threw caution to the wind and again had strong claims for a penalty turned down when Davidson appeared to handle in the box. There was a bit of controversy late on when Dow went down like a wounded animal following a Cameron challenge and miraculously as soon as the free kick was awarded he was up and leaping like a salmon: With time added on being played Forbes of Broughty was red carded for a rash challenge.

Match Day Prize Winners - Saturday 1 October 2005.    Bottle The Bennachie Malt Whisky (donated by Dave Amos, Culter) - Arne Bjorkvoll, 23 Overton Avenue, Dyce; Bottle Wine - Colin Low, Culter; 6 Cans Tennent's Lager - Alan Humphries, Aberdeen (who are all thanked for donating their prizes back to Culter FC for our next Match Raffle). After Match £20 "Choose Your Team" Card - Kenny Cameron, Player/Manager, Broughty Athletic.

Culter FC 100 Club.  Organiser Frank Watt of our new 100 Club held his 1^St draw in The Culter Mills Social Club on Saturday 1 October 2005.  Frank decided that due to the members being just over 100 the prize money was increased and 4 instead of 3 prizes will be awarded each month.        

Winners:­ £10 - Ronnie Cowe; £10 - R Saunders; £20 - Neil McRitchie ("Toastie"); £50 - Lesley Koo. The next draw will be held at the end of October 2005.

Committee Convenes.  A Committee Meeting of Culter Football Club will be held in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, on Tuesday 4 October 2005 commencing at 7.00 p.m.

Next Week's Fixture - Saturday 8 October 2005 - Super League

Turriff United v Culter (at The Haughs, Turrif)         Kick Off 2.30 p.m.

Our special bus will depart from Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter at 12.00 noon and collect the Aberdeen contingent at The Palm Court Hotel, Seafield Road, Aberdeen at 12.15 p.m.  The bus will depart from Turriff at approximately 5.30 p.m. for the return journey to Culter via Aberdeen.  Fares to be £3 for Adults and £1.50 for Senior Citizens/Children.

Grill Games.   Semi Final - Banchory St Ternan v Culter (at Milton Park, Crathes) on Saturday 15 October 2005. Final - Ellon United or Formartine United v Banchory St Ternan or Culter (at Heathryfold Park, Aberdeen) on Sunday 20 November KO 1.00 p.m.

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Match Reporter Ian "Kip" McKenzie