League

Gordon Park
Spectators: 6778 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 0) Bradley Clayton started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5thth minute of the game Bradley Clayton who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gordon's Ian Beresford was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Gordon's zone, Will McConacher stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ian Beresford came out of the goal and Will McConacher tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Motherwell's Jonathan Bowie got control of the ball when Greg Bell tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 10th minute, Stephen McNair hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 11 minutes, Phil McGilvra managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Gordon's supporters crossed their fingers, but Phil McGilvra was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ian Beresford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bradley Clayton, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 20 minutes into the match, Gordon's goal looked a bit too open when Bradley Clayton came free, but Ian Beresford reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ian Beresford stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Will McConacher's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. The supporters of Motherwell booed when Gordon was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucas Adkins didn't get a good kick on the ball. Motherwell's Jonathan Bowie proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 25th minute of the match, managed to save Motherwell from getting a goal against them. After 27 minutes, Stephen McNair mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Motherwell and the Gordon players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Motherwell's Stephen McNair got a free kick in the 27th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Phil McGilvra managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gordon's supporters rose to their feet, but Phil McGilvra was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Bowie breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bradley Clayton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Ian Beresford tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Bradley Clayton managed to get in a good position for a shot. Motherwell's supporters rose to their feet, but Bradley Clayton was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ian Beresford breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gordon's goalkeeper Ian Beresford, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Phil McGilvra made a kick off. When Nicholas Andrews fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Motherwell's protests and gave Nicholas Andrews a yellow card for diving instead. After 51 played minutes Motherwell got a freekick which was hit by Nicholas Andrews. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Phil McGilvra in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jonathan Bowie prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Motherwell getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Timmy Barclay hit a great ball. Stephen McNair got his second yellow card in the match during the 57th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After a rather tough play, Motherwell's Stephen McNair got a free kick in the 58th minute. In the 59th minute, Lucas Adkins hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lucas Adkins during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Gordon's Lucas Adkins got a free kick in the 66th minute. In the 69th minute, Will McConacher 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 73rd minute, one of Gordon:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Gordon. In the 75th minute, Bradley Murphy left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Motherwell fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Phil McGilvra struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Jonathan Bowie didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gordon. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Phil McGilvra managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gordon's supporters rose to their feet, but Phil McGilvra was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Bowie breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Phil McGilvra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Will McConacher sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Phil McGilvra in the 98th minute of play forced Motherwell's goalkeeper Jonathan Bowie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.