Dyce Defeated

Soccer World Super League: Dyce Juniors 0 v Culter 2 (at Ian Mair Park, Dyce) Half Time: 0 - 0.    Culter Scorers: Peter Stewart (65 mins) & Andy Campbell (83 mins penalty)

Culter started off the New Year with a welcome win over Dyce Juniors. This victory atoned for the Dyce drubbing when the newly promoted side devastated us with a 5 - '0 Soccer World Super League win at Crombie Park on Saturday 26 August 2006 to record the shock result of the day.

In the absence of regular reporter Ian "Kip" McKenzie, Gus Johnstone deputised with his first ever match report as reproduced below. Ian phoned me from Libya last night to find out our result.

Dyce kicked off into the sun but it was Culter who were first to threaten when Horne had to be quick off his line to clear a long Pirie though ball and then Sim headed wide a Rattray free kick. Some trickery from Stewart left three Dyce defenders trailing but the home keeper easily saved his shot. More smart play from Stewart found Craik whose cross was easily held by Horne, at this point Cook was stretchered off after falling awkwardly and was replaced by Jamieson. A mistake by Campbell gifted Edene a chance but his final ball failed to find Ellis.      Dyce were now coming more into the game and a Milne free kick on the half hour mark was headed over by McHattie from six yards, then Rattray had a well-timed tackle on Jamieson as he closed in on goal. Culter `keeper Pirie was first in the book for dissent in 39 min$ and in the next minute the same player had to tip away a goal-bound header from McHattie. At the other end Shand headed over a Stewart free kick. With half time approaching Rattray blocked a Rhain Duff shot on the line then Shand had claims for a penalty turned away by Referee McNab.

Half Time- 0 - 0.

Culter came out more determined and straight away Calder and Shand combined well to set up Stewart but his chip was parried wide by Horne.           Pirie then had to look smart to hold onto a Hutchins drive. Presslie was next in the referee's book for dissent. Stewart free kick from 20 yards was well saved by Horne. Dyce had a great chance to take the lead but again Pirie got down well to deny Hutchins. In 57 minutes Culter had their best chance to go in front when Shand sent Calder though but his cross meant for Smith found the `keeper instead. Another Stewart shot was blocked in the box with Culter claiming for a penalty. Craib replaced Smith before Dyce also had claims for a penalty when Ellis went down in the box.  Ex Culter player Mike Fraser replaced first half sub Jamieson but it was Culter who went into the lead when STEWART scored direct from a corner in the 65th minute. Whyte replaced Craik with Culter now well on top and Shand should have made the game safe after rounding the 'keeper but his cross was easily cleared.         Cowell then replaced Calder. Good passing from Presslie and Sim resulted in Shand blasting the ball high over the Dyce bar. Culter finally made the points safe in 83 minutes after being awarded a penalty - Cowell's cross found Craib at the back post who was knocked to the ground by `keeper Horne and CAMPBELL stepped up to make no mistake from the spot.

Dyce- Horne, Cook, Webster, Milne, Murray, Rhian Duff, Hyland, McHattie, Edene, Ellis, Hutchins. Subs- Fraser, Stewart, Robbie Duff, Jack, Jamieson.

Culter- Pirie, Sim, Rattray, Calder, Campbell, Presslie, Smith, Stewart, Shand, Christie, Craik. Subs- Cowell, Whyte, Craib, Ord, Knox.

Referee -  M McNab. Assistant Referees - J Wiseman and D Forbes.

Weekly Lottery - Numbers Reduction. Since there were no winners again, the numbers available for selection will be reduced by one for the next draw, i.e. 1 to 23 for Lottery dated Saturday 13 January 2007.

Forthcoming Fixtures -Soccer World Super League

Saturday 13 January 2007. Culter v Turriff United (at Crombie Park, ~ulter) Ref: A Lovie.      Kick Off 2.00 pm.

Saturday 20 January 2007. Glentanar v Culter (at Woodside Sports Complex, Aberdeen) Kick Off 2.00 pm.

Saturday 27 January 2007. Parkvale v Culter (at Findon Park, Portlethen) Kick Off 2.15 pm.

Scoring Statistics.  In 26 games played Culter have won 16 games, drawn six and lost four, scoring 70 and conceding 26 goals in the process.

Scorers are:- Shand 11, McRitchie 9, Rattray 9, Stewart 9, Mountford 6, Calder 5, Farmer 5, Christie 3, Morrison 3, Ord 3, Campbell 3, Craib 1, Craik 1, Sim 1 and Opponent 1.

Committee Convenes.      A Committee Meeting of Culter Football Club will be held in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter on Tuesday 9 January 2007 commencing at 7.00 pm.

5 Years Ago.  On Saturday 12 January 2002, Culter lost their 4th Round OVD Scottish Junior Cup Tie going down 2 - 1 to Bathgate Thistle at Bathgate.           Match Reporter was Gordon Morrison and his report for the Green Final was headlined "McRitchie is the hero and villain". Neil McRitchie gave Culter a flying start when he shot us ahead in the 2nd minute.           Murphy equalised for Bathgate in the 9th minute. Midway through the 2nd half Neil had a great chance to put Culter ahead but his penalty was tipped over the bar in fine fashion by `keeper Balfour. Culter paid dearly for this miss in 85 minutes when Bathgate substitute Hayton scored the winner. Culter: Buckley; Robertson, O'Brien, Morris, Small, Brown, Smith, Sutherland, McRitchie, Hendry, Rattray; Subs: Girvan, Davidson, Gibb, Clinton, Stewart. Referee: W Gilfillan.