Arbroath Eliminated

 GA Engineering Inter Regional Cup'/. Final Culter 3 Arbroath Sporting Club 1 H-T 2-0 Scorers: Culter: Chris Mountford 1, Graham Cadger 39, Gordon Farmer 46. Arbroath: Ross Sievwright 72

Culter progressed to the semi-finals of the Inter Regional Cup with a fine display against ArbroatF despite having 9 players missing through unavailability injury or being cup tied. Manager Bobby Gra) still managed to field a strong looking side but had only two subs on the bench including Assistan­Manager Gary Thow who came on in the second half and showed a touch and determination belyinc his advancing years. Recent signing Michael Ord also came off the sidelines to make his Culter debut The Deesiders now face Forfar West End, Broughty Athletic or Carnoustie Panmuir in the semi finals On the league front results went Culter's way with Dyce and Sunnybank losing whilst Ellon drew.

The Deesiders went straight on the attack from the kick off with Donny Adam trying his luck from outside the area but his attempt was high and mighty. With barely a minute gone the home side went in fron when a Gordon Farmer cross was met by Peter Stewart who tried to bury the ball but despite heroic: from Alan Cormack in the Arbroath goal Chris Mountford was on hand to lash the ball into the empt) net. A few minutes later Adam Wilson was lucky to escape with a talking to as he howked down Gar) McFarlane on the edge of the area. With 15 minutes on the clock Sporting Club had their first chance bu Ryan Owbridge blasted well over from decent position. Soon after Chris Mountford had a chance from E Gordon Farmer cross but he strayed just offside and the same player almost found the target from E Donny Adam pass but this time his header was well saved by the Arbroath `keeper. Chris Mountforc should have doubled his tally on the half hour mark but he shot wide. At the other end a fantastic cros~ from Ross Sievwright was almost met by Ryan Owbridge but the ball skitted beyond him and away tc safety. Culter went two ahead as half time approached when Murray Rattray picked out Martin Shanc with a long ball and the hit man crossed for Graham Cadger who netted from close range. Momentl later Carson Riches came to Culter's rescue when he pulled off two spectacular saves within moments o each other to keep the two goal lead intact.

Culter got off to a flyer at the start of the second period when a great ball from Chris Mountford founc Gordon Farmer who tapped the ball home. A few minutes later Carson Riches pulled off anothe acrobatic save as Sporting Club pushed to get back into the game. The feat was repeated at the othe end when Alan Cormack sailed through the air to deny Chris Mountford his second from a John Browr corner. Mid way through the half Arbroath got a what proved to be no more than a consolation wher Ross Sievwright produced a cracker from well out and the ball soared past the diving Carson Riche; and whistled into the back of the net. A little while later super play from Graham Cadger set up Chri; Mountford but his parting effort was manure. With the tie won Culter sent on Mike Ord for Peter Stewar and with his first touch he tested the visiting `keeper but the Arbroath man gathered the ball well. With < few minutes remaining Gary Thow came on for John Brown and he contributed with some strong tacklinc and not a few deft touches.

Culter: Riches, Wilson, Craik, Adam, Rattray, Shand, Stewart, Cadger, Mountford, Brown, Farmer. Substitutes: Ord, Thow.

Arbroath Sporting Club: Cormack, Richardson, Martin, Graham, Barry, McFarlane, Jones, Sievwright, G Duncan, Sturrock, Owbridge         Substitutes: Pearson, Atkinson, Nicol, D. Duncan, Durno.

Referee: K. Stewart. Assistant Referees: Norma Watt and K Henderson.

Match Day Prize Winners - Saturday 8 March 2008.    Half Time Raffle: Bottle Aberlour Whisky (donated by Larry Barclay,  Bridge of Don) - Doug Taylor, Culter; Bottle Wine - Arne Bjorkvoll, Dyce (Arne is thanked for donating his prize back for our next Match Raffle); 6 Cans Tennent's Lager- Ally Gray.       

After Match £20 "Choose Your Team" Competition - Gordon W Thomson, Culter(Gordon is thanked for donating his prize back to Culter FC Funds).

Forthcoming Fixtures

Saturday 15 March 2008 - Rainbow International Superleague

Culter v Formartine United (at Crombie Park, Culter) Kick Off 2.30 p.m.    Referee: K Milne.

Saturday 22 March 2008 - Norsco Regional Cup Second Round

Islavale v Culter (at Simpson Park, Keith) Kick Off 2.75 p.m. -- played to a finish - straight to penalties if level at 90 minutes. Special bus details to be published later.

Tuesday 25 March 2008 - Rainbow International Superleague Hillhead v Culter (at Hillhead Centre, Aberdeen) Kick Off 7.30 p.m.

Cults Crombie Cup Clash. Cults Academy was delighted to beat Holyrood Secondary School (Glasgow) 2 - 0 in the Quarter Finals of the Senior Schools Scottish Cup pt Crombie Park, Culter on Thursday 6 March 2008 in an exciting match officiated by Referee Willie Young.          Cults were leading 1 - 0 at the interval and survived much second half pressure from Holyrood and in a late breakaway netted a welcome second goal to clinch a place in the Semi Finals.

Playing Pool Cutter have added Michael Ord to their playing pool. The former Rothes and Cove striker came on late in Saturday's game. On the negative side David Angus has been recalled by Buckie Thistle.