League

Dunbeath Park
Spectators: 8043 (Terracing: 6033, Seating: 1850, VIP seats: 160) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alexander Armstrong made the kick off which started today's match. Alan Kennethson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Charles Sanderson, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Alan Kennethson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cameron Fyfe in the 9th minute of the match. Cameron Fyfe's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alan Kennethson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. Steven McOmie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexander Armstrong in the 12th minute of play. If Gordon McLaghlan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Lanark AFC booed when Dunbeath FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paul Coulson didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Greg Esson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Alan Kennethson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Charles Sanderson in the 21st minute of the match. Alan Kennethson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charles Sanderson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Cameron Fyfe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 34 played minutes Dunbeath FC got a freekick which was hit by Paul Coulson. Guy Gilespie, 35 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Alan Kennethson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cameron Fyfe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 46 minutes into the match, Dunbeath FC's Greg Esson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Steven McOmie narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alexander Armstrong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Charles Sanderson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paul Coulson during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Dunbeath FC's Paul Coulson got a free kick in the 61st minute. After a rather tough play, Lanark AFC's Andrew McKelvie got a free kick in the 69th minute. In the 71st match minute, Lanark AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Charles Sanderson to maneuver through the defense. Greg Esson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Steven McOmie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Lanark AFC's Charles Sanderson slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Alan Kennethson. That made the score 0-1 after 84 minutes of play. In the 91stth minute of the game Charles Sanderson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dunbeath FC's Alan Kennethson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexander Armstrong in the 94th minute of play forced Lanark AFC's goalkeeper Steven McOmie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Lanark AFC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Lanark AFC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.