"Scottish" Shoot-Out Success

Scottish Junior Cup 1St Round Replay: Vale of Leven 2 v Culter 2 (at Millburn Park, Alexandria) Half Time: 2 - 2.    (Culter won 3 - 2 in the penalties shoot-out) Scorers: Vale of Leven: Filshie (33 and 41 minutes), Culter: MountFord (3 and 21 minutes)

Culter progressed into today's Scottish Junior Cup draw for the 2nd round with penalty kicks having to decide the outcome after an entertaining 90 minutes. Martin Pirie being the hero, saving three of the penalty kicks.

Culter got off a great start after only 3 minutes. Campbell's free kick was completely missed by the home defence and fell to MOUNTFORD.           He controlled the ball, turned then unleashed an unstoppable shot past Carr. Culter were denied a second ten minutes later when Brown's well driven free kick was flicked goal bound by Mountford only for the home 'keeper to produce a great reflex save and tip the ball over. Another cross from Brown was completely missed by Carr but Farmer's free header sailed over as Culter continued to press. Culter doubled their advantage in the 21st minute, Brown picking out Craik's surging run into the box, who in turn cut back the ball to the onrushing MOUNTFORD who side footed the ball into the net from 8 yards. Minutes later Campbell denied Buchanan with a great sliding challenge with the resultant corner being punched clear by Pirie. Vale were not to be denied and in the 33rd minute pulled one back, King picked out Gourlay on the wing and his deep cross was headed home by FILSHIE from close range. Then FILSHIE squared the match after he tapped home Gourlay's cross in the 41 st minute. Filshie nearly made it a hat trick on the stroke of half time but just failed to connect with another Gourlay cross. Half Time: 2 - 2.

Vale started the second half on the attacr; and Martin saw his shot -N-0m just inside the box crash back off the post. Farmer then skipped past a couple of defenders and squared to Craik whose effort was well saved by the home `keeper. Stewart flicked the ball to Mountford but his shot failed to bother Carr as it flew over the bar. Martin and Gourlay combined well but Gourlay's effort was well held by Pirie. Rattray just failed to connect with Brown's well struck cross into the box as both teams looked for a winner. Pirie had to be smart off his line to clear the danger with Montague in close attendance. Pirie was called on into action again when he brilliantly palmed away Ross's close range header. Craik saw his header cleared off the line by King before Brown and Sim both tried their luck from distance but the game finished level and into penalties.

Penalties:­

Vale of Leven           Culter

Scored           Scored - Adam

Missed           Scored - Mountford

Scored           Scored - Campbell

Missed           Missed - Cadger

Missed           .

Vale of Leven: Garr, G McKenzie, Grant, R McKenzie, Ross, Buchanan, King, Filshie, Martin, Gourlay, Wilson. Substitutes: Montaque, Wilson, Ward, Lacy, Drain, O'Meara.

Culter: Pirie, Sim, Rattray, Wilson, Campbell, Adam, Brown, Stewart, Mountford, Craik, Farmer. Substitutes: Cadger, McCall, Robertson, Ritches.

Match Reporter in the absence of Kip McKenzie on holiday in Tenerife - Gus Johnstone.

Tuesday 16 October 2007 - Grill League Cup'/. Final - Hillhead v Culter (at Hillhead Centre, Aberdeen) Referee: G Beaton.  Kick Off 7.15 p.m. - played to a finish - straight to penalties if level at 90 minutes.

Saturday 20 October 2007 GA Engineering Inter Regional Cup 2"d Round

Forfar Albion v Culter (at Guthrie Park, Lochside Road, Forfar)         Kick Off 2.15 p.m. - played to a finish - straight to penalties if level at 90 minutes.        Referee: J Rice.

Our special bus will depart from Crombie Park Pavilion at 11.15 a.m. and collect the Aberdeen contingent at The Seafield Club, Seafield Road, Aberdeen at 11.30 a.m.   Fares will be £3 for Adults and £1.50 for Senior Citizens and Children.  Names of supporters wishing to travel on the bus to be arranged and confirmed with Albert (Tel: 732006).

Committee Convenes I.      A special Committee Meeting of the Culter Football Club will be held on Tuesday 23 Oct 2007 in Crombie Park Pavilion commencing at 7.00 p.m. to finalise Scottish Cup arrangements.

Committee Convenes II.     A Committee Meeting of the Culter Football Club will be held on Tuesday 6 Nov 2007 in Crombie Park Pavilion commencing at 7.00 p.m.

Dinner Date. Our 22nd Celebrity Dinner will take place on Friday 9 November 2007 at the normal venue, renamed Menzies Hotel Dyce.           The Guest Speaker will be Referee Kenny Clark, Raconteur is John McRuvie whilst the Compere will again be Peter Mitchell.     Our special bus will depart from the Malcolm Road lay-by at 6.15 p.m. and after collecting everyone en route we will pick up The Seafield Club contingent then make our way to Dyce.  The Function is timed at 7.15 for 7.45 p.m.     Dress is informal.     Names of Members and Supporters wishing to be at the Club table to be given to Albert (Tel: 732006) as soon as possible please.