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Achnasheen
Spectators: 6787 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 0) Achnasheen FC's Taylor Balfour started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a defensive mix-up in Loanhead AFC's zone, Barry Comine stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gus McKelvie came out of the goal and Barry Comine tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 13 played minutes Achnasheen FC's Barry Comine stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Gus McKelvie stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Loanhead AFC of the goal. A collision led to Loanhead AFC getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Marcus McMonies hit a great ball. In the 18th minute Kenneth Jameson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eddie Elliot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alexander Lewis hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. When Achnasheen FC's Taylor Balfour in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Loanhead AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Malcolm McKinley received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Eddie Elliot tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kenneth Jameson in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eddie Elliot saved Achnasheen FC from getting behind. Gus McKelvie was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Taylor Balfour showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 37 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kenneth Jameson in the 44th minute of play forced Achnasheen FC's goalkeeper Eddie Elliot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Malcolm McKinley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Kenneth Jameson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kenneth Jameson was the one to do the kick off. Eddie Elliot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Malcolm McKinley, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. After a rather tough play, Loanhead AFC's Mark Yuille got a free kick in the 55th minute. 56 minutes into the game, Taylor Balfour cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Gus McKelvie was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Achnasheen FC booed when Loanhead AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sean Booth didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Malcolm McKinley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kenneth Jameson in the 66th minute of play forced Achnasheen FC's goalkeeper Eddie Elliot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 69th match minute, Achnasheen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fergus McInnes to maneuver through the defense. Eddie Elliot made an important save on a dangerous shot by Malcolm McKinley in the 72nd minute. After 73 played minutes Loanhead AFC got a freekick which was hit by Mark Yuille. Taylor Balfour received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Gus McKelvie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Achnasheen FC booed when Loanhead AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kenneth Jameson didn't get a good kick on the ball. 90 minutes into the match, Loanhead AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Taylor Balfour came free, but Gus McKelvie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Taylor Balfour struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Gus McKelvie didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Achnasheen FC. Malcolm McKinley could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Eddie Elliot made a huge save. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Achnasheen FC were victorious despite being under pressure from Loanhead AFC for much of the match.