Dee Defeated

Culter recorded a worthwhile win against table toppers Banks o' Dee at Crombie Park on a pleasant February afternoon - it was a pity it was not a Super League Match. Culter gained revenge for the 2 - 0 defeat which Dee inflicted on us in a Section D Gril League Cup Match at Spain Park on 14 August 2007.

Forbes was first into action palming away Shand's fierce drive in the 9th minute.   Rattray then produced a timely tackle in the box to deny Stephen as he homed in on the Culter goal.    From the resultant corner Pressley blocked Long's goal bound header. Smith of Culter then produced some cool defending by chesting the ball back to Riches when under pressure.   Culter went straight up the park with Rintoul's pass finding Stewart who side stepped his marker before crossing for Adam WILSON to power home a terrific header in the 31st minute. Half Time: 1 - 0.

Riches easily gathered Turnbull's shot from distance and then Corsa's overhead kick just whizzed past the upright as the Dee went looking for the equaliser.    Rattray's cross found Wilson whose forward header was met by Martin SHAND who blasted the ball high past Forbes to put Culter two up after 59 minutes.  A Stewart shot on the turn just scraped the post but the Dee were right back ir the game in 77 minutes when Turnbull's cross found CAMARA unmarked in the box and the striker picked his spot from 10 yards.   Craik had the chance to kill the game in the next minute but totally missed the ball from only yards out. Shand's volley was well saved by Forbes but the 'keeper was helpless in the second minute of time added.  A Brown free kick found Cadger who played the ball back into the path of John BROWN who took one touch before hammering the ball past the Dee `keeper for a deserved Culter victory.   Brown's beauty was our 100th goal of the season.

Culter: Riches, Wilson, Rattray, Pressley, Angus, Smith, Stewart, Adam, Shand, Rintoul, Brown. Substitutes: Mountford, Craik, Farmer, Cadger, Craib.

Banks O Dee: Forbes, Fyfe, Turnbull, Reid, Long, Stephen, Carstairs, Smith, Camara, Corsa, Brownhill. Substitutes: Galashan, Philips, Allsop, Hardie, Pennet.

Referee: S McKenzie, Peterhead. Assistant Referees: K Coyle and C Grant

Match Reporter: Gus Johnstone.

Scoring Statistics.    In 30 games played Culter have won 22, drawn 4 and lost 4, scoring 100 goals, and conceding 29 in the process.   Scorers: Chris Mountford 27, Martin Shand 20, John Brown 10, Murray Rattray 8, Graham'Cadger 7, Gordon Farmer 7, Peter Stewart 7, Opponents 3, Adam Wilsor 2, Donny Adam 1, Andy Campbell 1, Mark Hamilton 1, George McBain 1, Phil McCall 1, Ryan Pressley 1, Steven Robertson 1, Andy Sim 1, and Bruce Smith 1.

Weekly Lottery.       After our Lottery being won yesterday our Prize reverts to £1000 and Numbers to 1 to 25 for Tickets dated Saturday 1 March 2008.

Lucky Lady.  Congratulations go to 93 year old Betty Duguid on winning our Lottery outright yesterday, certainly our most senior winner. Betty is our Honorary President and top Lottery Salesman Eric J Duncan's Mother-in-Law.

Match Day Prize Winners - Saturday 23 February 2008.        Half Time Raffle:          Bottle 12 year old Glenlivet Whisky (donated by Larry Barclay, 19 Simpson Road, Bridge of Don) - Gordon Morrison, 99 Kirk Brae, Cults (Gordon is thanked for his financial donation to Culter FC); Bottle Wine - Billy Forbes, Banks o' Dee FC; 6 Cans Tennent's Lager - Gary Guyan, Bridge of Don. After Match £20 "Choose Your Team" Competition: Albert J Moir, 55 Malcolm Rd, Culter

Ton-up Tally. John Brown's brilliant injury time goal yesterday was Culter's 100ih goal of the season.  It was a superb goal - we couldn't have wished for a more spectacular Century cracker.

Forthcoming Fixtures

Saturday 1 March 2008 - Rainbow International Superleague

Ellon United v Culter (at The Meadows, Ellon) Kick Off 2.30 p.m.     Referee: R Riddoch.

Saturday 8 March 2008 -GA Engineering Inter Regional Cup Quarter Final Culter v Arbroath Sporting Club (at Crombie Park, Culter)

Kick off 2.15 p.m. - played to a finish - straight to penalties if level at 90 minutes.

Committee Convenes.       A Committee Meeting of Culter Football Club will be held on Tuesday 4 March 2008 in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, commencing at 7.00 p.m.