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Match Report
Helensburgh FC
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Steven McGrowther made the kick off which started today's match. Simon Bowmaker struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Aiden McDaniell didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Helensburgh FC. When David Beath fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Helensburgh FC's protests and gave David Beath a yellow card for diving instead. Lloyd McCamie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Derek Lorne in the 5th minute of play. Bruce Adams sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lloyd McCamie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Johnny Kinnieson in the 7th minute of play. In the 9th minute of the match Leith United got a corner. Helensburgh FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Derek Lorne ran over to the corner to take the kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruce Adams in the 13th minute of play forced Helensburgh FC's goalkeeper Lloyd McCamie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. David Beath made in the 16th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Connor McIlzegowie however managed to control. Bruce Adams fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lloyd McCamie having to interfere. Johnny Kinnieson hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. When Joseph Dyer fell near the penalty area in the 29th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leith United's protests and gave Joseph Dyer a yellow card for diving instead. 29 minutes into the match, Helensburgh FC's Steven McGrowther broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. If Simon Bowmaker had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aiden McDaniell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Steven McGrowther in the 34th minute of the match. If Bruce Adams had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Steven McGrowther fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aiden McDaniell having to interfere. If Steven McGrowther had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Leith United's zone, Steven McGrowther stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aiden McDaniell came out of the goal and Steven McGrowther tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Leith United's Aiden McDaniell proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 47th minute of the match, managed to save Leith United from getting a goal against them. 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.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Bruce Adams made a kick off. Simon Bowmaker fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aiden McDaniell having to interfere. In the 56th minute of the match, Bruce Adams tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Lloyd McCamie saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Connor McIlzegowie charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Connor McIlzegowie the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Leith United booed when Helensburgh FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Connor McIlzegowie didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lloyd McCamie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ian McGugan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Bruce Adams managed to get in a good position for a shot. Leith United's supporters rose to their feet, but Bruce Adams was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lloyd McCamie breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lloyd McCamie made an important save on a dangerous shot by Johnny Kinnieson in the 74th minute. After a rather tough play, Helensburgh FC's Ronald Alcock got a free kick in the 82nd minute. In the 83rd minute Derek Lorne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lloyd McCamie saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bruce Adams during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Leith United's Bruce Adams got a free kick in the 85th minute. If Paul Beattie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 91st minute of the match, Derek Lorne tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Lloyd McCamie saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 91 minutes into the game, Leith United's Derek Lorne nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lloyd McCamie made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Leith United had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.
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