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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Derek Greusach might have been able to make a better finish in the 5th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rory Nish. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Derek Greusach ran back to his position shaking his head. 11 minutes into the match, Borussia Coldside's goal looked a bit too open when Alistair McHardy came free, but Ryan Forrister reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rory Nish took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Derek Greusach, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Borussia Coldside's Ryan Forrister played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alistair McHardy in the 14th minute of play. Ryan Forrister showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ian McAy in the 15th minute of the match. Jordan McFater fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rory Nish having to interfere. Derek Greusach sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jordan McFater sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Balerno's zone, Jordan McFater stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rory Nish came out of the goal and Jordan McFater tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Grant McRuer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Borussia Coldside's supporters rose to their feet, but Grant McRuer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rory Nish breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 25 minutes, Ricky McCaishe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Borussia Coldside's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricky McCaishe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Edward McNeiledge kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Ryan Forrister took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alistair McHardy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Derek Greusach stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Derek Greusach received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Rory Nish tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kenny McDulothe kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. The supporters of Borussia Coldside booed when Balerno was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edward McNeiledge didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ricky McCaishe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Rory Nish tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Borussia Coldside's Derek Greusach got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A hard shot by Kenny McDulothe from long distance, 72 minutes into the match, got Ryan Forrister's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 74 minutes into the game, Nigel Dobie was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Balerno's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Borussia Coldside the free kick. After a rather tough play, Balerno's Nigel Dobie got a free kick in the 74th minute. In the 75th minute Jordan McFater shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rory Nish saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jordan McFater received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Rory Nish tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Balerno's Rory Nish played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jordan McFater in the 79th minute of play. Rory Nish showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Derek Greusach in the 80th minute of the match. Rory Nish showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Derek Greusach, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Irvin McCrindle kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Grant McRuer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Rory Nish tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jordan McFater struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Rory Nish didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Borussia Coldside. Rory Nish showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Derek Greusach, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. If Shaun Wright had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 95th minute, Ricky McCaishe sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Balerno's Rory Nish didn't even have to move. The supporters of Borussia Coldside booed when Balerno was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Irvin McCrindle didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Borussia Coldside players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.