League

St. Giles Park
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) Jake Corstorphine sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 6 minutes, Shaun Manson mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Old Town FC and the Dalbeattie players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Old Town FC getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Shaun Manson hit a great ball. In the 7th minute Jake Corstorphine shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Declan Norman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Steven Rorison in the 12th minute of play forced Old Town FC's goalkeeper Declan Norman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Declan Norman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aidan McFater, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Richard Philipson charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Richard Philipson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Richard Philipson hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Declan Norman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aidan McFater in the 20th minute of the match. Old Town FC's Declan McAslan managed to work through Dalbeattie's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Declan McAslan dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. When Aaron Hewitson fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Dalbeattie's protests and gave Aaron Hewitson a yellow card for diving instead. After 25 played minutes Dalbeattie got a freekick which was hit by Aaron Hewitson. During the 27th minute of the match Richard Philipson completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Richard Philipson a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 30thth minute of the game Declan McAslan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dalbeattie's Gus Clerk was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Drew Constable blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gus Clerk having to make a save. Declan McAslan succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 32nd playminute. Declan McAslan who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 37thth minute tested the skills of Gus Clerk when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 42nd minute, Aidan McFater left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Dalbeattie fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Norman Robb made in the 45th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Steven Rorison however managed to control. After a rather tough play, Dalbeattie's Jake Corstorphine got a free kick in the 47th minute. Gus Clerk acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 48th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Declan McAslan. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 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 Aidan McFater stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Aidan McFater struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Declan Norman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dalbeattie. 56 minutes into the game, Steven Rorison cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Declan Norman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Old Town FC's Declan Norman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Old Town FC from getting a goal against them. Declan Norman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steven Rorison, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Norman Robb might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Declan Norman. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Norman Robb ran back to his position shaking his head. With a little luck, Old Town FC's Declan Norman got control of the ball when Aidan McFater tried to sneak it across the goal line. Old Town FC's Declan Norman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Old Town FC from getting a goal against them. Jake Corstorphine received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Declan Norman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Declan Norman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steven Rorison, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. After 82 minutes of play, Dalbeattie's Aidan McFater made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Declan Norman was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 90th minute, Greig Haddon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 93rd minute, Old Town FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Aidan McFater fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Aidan McFater's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 95thth minute, Declan Norman skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Dalbeattie walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.