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Nuckers Stadium
Spectators: 7781 (Terracing: 5836, Seating: 1790, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when James McGlashan got the match started through his kick off. If Robert McChruiter had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Robert McChruiter took the ball and in the 8 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Aaron Cole. Aaron Cole dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Aaron Cole showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Callum Caddell, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. 16 minutes into the game, Jake McGregor was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tranent FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave NUCKERS FC the free kick. 18 minutes into the game, Brian Beattie was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tranent FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave NUCKERS FC the free kick. A collision led to Tranent FC getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Brian Beattie hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Callum Caddell in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aaron Cole saved NUCKERS FC from getting behind. If James McGlashan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 29th minute, Harry Denoon fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Logan McQuire, passed just outside the right post. In the 31st minute, James McGlashan 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. When Tranent FC's Robert McChruiter in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NUCKERS FC's goalie prevented a goal. Logan McQuire had great luck who in the 39thth minute grab hold of the ball when James McGlashan from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Aaron Cole made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Callum Caddell in the 41st minute of play. Harry Denoon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Logan McQuire read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. 44 minutes into the match, NUCKERS FC's Harry Denoon sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Logan McQuire narrowly saved just below the crossbar. NUCKERS FC's Aaron Cole played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert McChruiter in the 46th minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Callum Caddell stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute, James McGlashan made a precise shot to the right of Logan McQuire. Tranent FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 59 minutes into the match, NUCKERS FC's goalkeeper Aaron Cole had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Robert McChruiter. 63 minutes into the match, NUCKERS FC's goalkeeper Aaron Cole had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Robert McChruiter. 65 minutes into the match, NUCKERS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Callum Caddell came free, but Aaron Cole reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Harry Denoon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Logan McQuire having to interfere. Robert McChruiter sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Callum Caddell in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aaron Cole prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 76 minutes into the game, Tranent FC's Robert McChruiter nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aaron Cole made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Callum Caddell in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aaron Cole saved NUCKERS FC from getting behind. NUCKERS FC's Darren Gilbertson got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Tranent FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.