League

Mauchline Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Richard McQuire started the match with the kick off. Sean Blake sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Edward Archibald showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard McQuire, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mauchline's goalkeeper Edward Archibald, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Edward Archibald showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard McQuire in the 10th minute of the match. Edward Archibald made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sean Blake in the 16th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sean Blake in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edward Archibald prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Samuel Low during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Edward Archibald showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard McQuire, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Mauchline's goalkeeper Edward Archibald, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 25th minute, Simon Carrick got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 28th minute Sean Blake shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edward Archibald saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edward Archibald took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richard McQuire, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Nairn AFC's Richard McQuire in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mauchline's goalie prevented a goal. In the 34thth minute of the game Richard McQuire who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mauchline's Edward Archibald was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Edward Archibald took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sean Blake, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 39th minute of the match Nairn AFC got a corner. Mauchline's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Edmond Connall ran over to the corner to take the kick. Archie Coulter hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. After having played for 47 minutes, Sean Blake managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nairn AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sean Blake was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

When Nairn AFC's Richard McQuire in 52 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Edward Archibald guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Sean Blake received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Edward Archibald tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sean Blake received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Edward Archibald tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mauchline's Edward Archibald proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Mauchline from getting a goal against them. Sean Blake received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Edward Archibald tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Angus Swanson's late challenge caught a Nairn AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Angus Swanson helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Mauchline getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Angus Swanson hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Sean Blake managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nairn AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Sean Blake was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edward Archibald breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 77th minute of the match Nairn AFC got a corner. Mauchline's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Edmond Connall ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Nairn AFC's corner Edmond Connall fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Edward Archibald quite easily take care of the ball. Sean Blake sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Richard McQuire struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Edward Archibald didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nairn AFC. Nairn AFC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Mauchline to leave the ground with a draw.