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CULTER FC |
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Sunday 31 October 2004 Issue No. 1754 |
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Second Half Sensation |
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Soccer World Super League: Culter 5 Maud 1 H-T 1-1 Scorers: - Culter, K. Christie 3, Cameron 46, 82, McRitchie 46, 55. Maud, Coutts 15 Culter climbed to the top of the Super League with a comprehensive and stylish second half performance. The introduction of Roddy Cameron at the break paid dividends as he completely changed the pattern of the game following a poor first half performance from the home side. Culter started positively and Craik should have scored when he cut inside with 90 seconds on the clock. The opener was not long in coming when Ord found McRitchie in the box and he squared the ball for K. CHRISTIE who hammered home from close range. Culter continued to press forward when K. Christie found Craik with a great ball but the wide man fired past. Rattray, up for a corner, almost added the second when he chested down in the area before sending in a grounder which Williams held easily. In almost their first attack Maud equalised when an Usher shot was saved by Pirie but COUTTS followed up to ram the ball home. Moments later Culter were denied a penalty when McRitchie was bundled off the ball on the line following good work from Ord. Maud had a strong appeal turned down moments later when Willox went down in the area but referee Burrows waved play on. The visitors were gradually getting into the game and Pirie had to bring out a first class save from Robertson midway through the half. Pirie came to the rescue a few minutes later when he saved a blistering Will drive. At the other end K. Christie and Craik combined to let in Davidson but he pulled his shot wide. On the stroke of half time K. Christie had a good opportunity but blazed the ball well over. Manager Bobby Gray sent on Cameron for Smith at the start of the second half and the impact was immediate. McRitchie found CAMERON in space and he buried the ball with his first touch of the match. Culter appeared to be on easy street just after the restart when a long Pirie clearance was controlled by McRITCHIE who deftly lobbed the ball over the advancing Williams for a great goal. Culter were rampant now and Summers had to react quickly to turn a smart McRitchie cross behind for a corner. Maud did try to get back into it but Pirie saved easily from an Usher attempt. Cameron was on song and almost added his second with a flashing first time volley which sizzled just over. Culter went got number four in the 55th minute when Cameron went on a run down the left before sending in an inch perfect cross for McRITCHIE who rose to bullet a wonderful header home. Culter then sent on Fraser and Greig for Cowell and Thain with the game won. Late in the game CAMERON added his second when he picked up on a grand ball from Ord to steer the ball home with glee. Fraser almost added the sixth in stoppage time with a crisp drive from a Cameron lay off but this time Williams pulled off a fine stop. Culter: Pirie, Cowell, Thain, Collie, Rattray, Smith, Davidson, Ord, McRitchie, K. Christie, Craik. Subs: Greig, Cameron, Fraser, Grant, Thow. Stop Press: Culter have just completed the signing of Kevin Small from Inverurie Loco Works. Kevin is a left sided defender. Committee Convenes. A Meeting of Culter Football Club will be held in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, on Tuesday 2 November 2004 commencing at 7.00 pm. Match Day Prize Winners. Half Time Raffle:- Bottle Whisky - Jim Thow, Aberdeen; Bottle Wine - Margaret Davidson, Culter, 6 Cans Te'nnent's Lager - Wullie Bruce, Culter. After Match £20 "Choose Your Team" Competitions:- Mario DiMaio, Culter; Chris Collie, Portlethen.
Next Week's Fixture - Saturday 6 November 2004 - 2nd Rd QVQ Scottish Cup Lads Club v Culter (at Jamieson Park, Woodside, Aberdeen) Kick Off 2.00 pm. |
