Dismal Against Dyce

Saturday 7 November 2009. Despite a great second half revival Culter failed to take anything from this league game. Dyce were the superior side in the first period but were on the rack for most of the second half.
Dyce stepped up the pace early on and Allan Smith did well to head a decent Steve Watson cross away before the Deesiders had their first attack of the game when Martin Shand combined with Ryan Stott but his parting effort was well saved by Tony Buckley. A few minutes later Dyce went in front when Craig Cunningham sneaked into the box unattended and he bulleted a magnificent header past the bemused John Farquhar. Minutes later Dyce almost extended their lead when the recalled John Farquhar missed a long ball but the attempt went harmlessly out for a goal kick with Kevin Neish lurking. Culter then staged a mini rally when Rich Wyness tried his luck from distance but his half volley dipped just over Kevin Neish had a go from 20 metres but the Culter ‘keeper saved well before Martin Shand broke free for the home side but Tony Buckley raced from his charge to deny the hard working front man. Culter were dealt a blow on the half hour mark when Ryan Stott had to be replaced following an eye injury and the versatile Andy Sim came on to take his place. The Donsiders nearly went further ahead but Martin Cooper put in an amazing last gasp tackle to thwart Stuart Reid. With 35 minutes gone Culter looked down and out when, with the home defence all at sea, Alex Thoirs was left in acres of space and netted with aplomb. Half Time: 0—2.

Culter came out for the second half with all guns blazing and Kevin Garioch went narrowly wide with a stinging shot before Rich Wyness headed over from a Dod McBain corner. This was to be his last piece of action as the fit again Chris Ogboke took over from him but it was a great Dod McBain run and cross that went abegging. Kevin Garioch went  close again soon after following a pass from Andy Sim. Culter then sent on Adam Wilson for Greg Donald but Chris Ogboke might have done better than hit the side netting from deep inside the area. The Deesiders were thrown a lifeline when Neil Murray was red carded for an agricultural challenge on Chris Ogboke and the talismanic striker picked himself up and thrashed a perfect penalty past the Dyce goalie. it was alt Culter at this stage with Dyce a shadow of their first half performance and they looked to have paid the penalty but Martin Shand just couldn't connect with a Colin Craik pass. Dod McBain then scampered down the right and with Martin Shand looking favourite to net he was bundled off the ball but to the astonishment of all Referee Bryan Braidwood waved play on. In the dying minutes Culter were denied an equaliser when Martin Cooper headed against the base of the post with Tony Buckley beaten.

Culter: Farquhar, Donald, Craik, Smith, Cooper, Kelly, McBain, Garioch, Shand, Wyness, Stott: Substitutes:
Sim, Wilson, Ogboke, Rattray.
Dyce: Buckley, Cunningham, Forsyth, Murray, Lyon, Thoirs, Watson, Reid, Neish, Rae. Substitutes:
Kirkwood, Webster, Walker. Cook. Lamberty.

Referee: B Braidwood  Assistant Referees: P Farquhar and A Stephen
 

Weekly Lottery - Numbers Reduction. The numbers available for selection will be reduced by one for the next draw, i.e. I to 23 for Lottery Tickets dated Saturday 14 November 2009.

Match Day Prize Winners — Saturday 7 Novemer 2009. Half Time Raffle: Bottle of Glenmorangie Whisky (donated by Larry Barclay,  Bridge of Don) — Larry Barclay, Bridge of Don!! Bottle Wine — Ken McLauchlin, Beaconshill, Milltimber; 6 Cans Tennent’s Lager — Ian Reid, Dyce Juniors FC (Larry, Ken and Ian are all thanked for donating their prizes back to Culter FC).

After Match £20 “Choose Your Team” Competition — Keith Mcintosh, Dyce Juniors FC.

Next Weeks Fixture - Saturday 14 November 2009 — Superleague
Hermes v Culter (at Lochside Park, Bridge of Don) Kick Off 1.45 p.m.

Dinner Date. Our 24 Celebrity Dinner will take place on Friday 13 November 2009 at Menzies Dyce Aberdeen Airport Hotel. Guest Speakers will be Kenny Burns, ex Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest and Scotland player, and Bryan Hector Cooney, former journalist and author, whilst the Compere will again be Peter Mitchell, mischief maker extraordinaire. A minibus for the Culter contingent will depart from the Malcolm Road lay-by at 6.15 p.m. and a special bus for the Aberdeen contingent will depart The Seafield Club at 6.30 p.m. The Function is timed at 7.15 for 7.45 p.m. Dress is informal with Collar and Tie. Names of Members and Supporters wishing to be at the Club table to be given to Albert (Tel: 732006) please.

Scoring Statistics. In 17 games played Culter have won 12, drawn 1 and lost 4, scoring 54 goals and conceding 21in the process. Scorers: Chris Ogboke 9, Martin Shand 7, Allan Smith 6, Ryan Stott 6, Barry Foster 5, Richard
Wyness 5, Chris Mountford 4, Allan Youngson 4, Martin Cooper 2, Hugh Robertson 2, Cohn Craik 1, Greg Donald 1, Kevin Garioch 1 and George McBain 1.
 

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