BROXBURN ATHLETIC V JEANFIELD SWIFTS

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Attendance 130

Broxburn Athletic–Pettigrew (GK), G Page ©, Bell, Wardell, Mwangi, Smith, Brass, Ellis, McLeod-Kay, McRory-Irving, Millar

SUBS- Watt (GK), Munro, J Page, Jones, Thomson, MacDonald, Locke

It was more cup action for Broxburn on Tuesday night as we take on Perth side Jeanfield Swifts at Albyn Park in the East of Scotland qualifying Cup third round

Jeanfield Swifts currently lie in fourth position in the East of Scotland Premier League. Winning eight, drawing three and losing two of their thirteen fixtures so far.

No strangers to the Badgers, Swifts finished third last season in our East of Scotland Premier League 2023/24 championship winning season. three points behind second place side Musselburgh Athletic. In the last fixture between the sides, it was a 1-1 draw at Riverside Stadium last April in the East of Scotland Premier League. Christopher Dodd gave Swifts the lead on four minutes, but Broxburn hit back on seventy-three minutes, when a Jeanfield defender put the ball in his own net from a Gary Brass cross.

The club is managed by ex Luncarty gaffer Robbie Howden who has been in charge since June 2023. He is assisted by ex Luncarty player Chris Anton. Players to watch on Tuesday night are striker Rhys Davies, ex Rangers youth player Archie Campbell and recent signing, forward Mark Smith who joined the club from Sauchie on Monday.

To get to this stage in the competition. Broxburn defeated Blackburn United 5-0 in Albyn Park in July in the second round. Darren Downie scored twice while, Nick Locke, Greg Page and Alassan Jones all got on the scoresheet. Jeanfield Swifts defeated Bo’ness United 2-0 at the Riverside Stadium. Achie Campbell and Kyle Green secured the Perth sides place in Round three.

Jeanfield Swifts Last Four Games

(26/10/24) Edinburgh City (H) 1-1 (LOP)

(2/11/24) Hutchison Vale (H) 1-2 (L)

(5/11/24) Hill of Beath (A) 2-1 (L)

(9/11/24) Dunbar United (A) 1-1 (D)

Broxburn Athletic are in their traditional kits, red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white socks. Visitors Jeanfield Swifts are in all lime green kits. Broxburn make four changes from the team that defeated Stranraer on Saturday 2-1 at Stair Park in the Scottish Cup. In comes, Jordan Pettigrew, Bryan Mwangi, Ruari Ellis and Marcus Miller, who replace Bob Watt, Jonathan Page, Andy Rodden and Alassan Jones.

First chance of the match comes for the hosts on 4 minutes. A Finn McLeod Kay deflected shot is wide of target. On 6 minutes, Gary Brass has a shot wide for Athletic.

With a cracking bit of skill, Bryan Mwangi turns away from his marker and finds Fionn McLeod Kay, before playing in the running Mwangi, unfortunately the pass has too much on it for Mwangi.

Jeanfield create their first chance of the match on 15 minutes, a shot by Oliver Hamilton is wide of goal.

Huge chance for Broxburn. Greg Page plays a long ball forward that finds Owen Wardell, the wee man makes a great touch and unleashes a powerful volley that hits the upright. First in the referee’s book is Scott McRory Irving for a foul on 28 minutes. On 35 minutes, a Kyle Bell shot deflects for a corner. The resulting corner is half cleared, but Broxburn work the loose ball too Scott McRory Irving whose shot was saved by Swifts keeper Ben Swinton.

Jeanfield Swifts have the ball in the net on 39 minutes, but its ruled offside.

Next in the referee’s book is Jeanfield Swifts defender Kieran Stewart who fouled Broxburn striker Gary Brass on 39 minutes.

On 43 minutes, Owen Wardell takes it to the byline on the right before delivering a dangerous cross that is missed by stand in skipper Greg Page at a tight angle.

HALF TIME (0-0)

We are delayed for 10 minutes for an injury to the linesman who has cut his ear.

On 50 minutes, a dangerous cross from the left by Marcus Miller is missed by Gary Brass. On 53 minutes, Broxburn have another chance. Owen Wardell is fouled just outside the box on the right. Bryan Mwangi’s takes the free kick, and his powerful cross is headed wide by Marcus Miller. A minute later, Owen Wardell plays an excellent ball through for Bryan Mwangi, who takes a touch past outrushing Swifts keeper Ben Swinton before Kieran Stewart makes a vital block for the Perth side.

On the 58 minutes, a Kieran Stewart shot for Jeanfield Swifts is saved by Broxburn keeper Jordan Pettigrew. A great stop by the returning Broxburn keeper. Next in the referee’s book is Ronan McMurchie for a foul on Owen Wardell on 67 minutes.

DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (68 Minutes)

ON- Alassan Jones & Nick Locke

OFF-Owen Wardell & Fionn McLeod Kay

On 74 minutes, a shot by Ronan McMurchie is just wide for Swifts.

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (78 Minutes)

ON-Conor Thomson

OFF-Scott McRory Irving

For the second game in a row, we go to extra time….

EXTRA TIME (1^ST HALF)

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (90 Minutes)

ON-Adam MacDonald

OFF-Kyle Bell

GOAL! Broxburn have the lead. A long ball into the box from Alassan Jones Is missed by Swifts keeper Ben Swinton. Stand in skipper Greg Page was on hand to knock home the loose ball.

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Greg Page-105 Minutes)

JEANFIELD SWIFTS 0

Next in the book is Joseph Smith for a foul on Swifts number 16, Ronan McMurchie.

EXTRA TIME (2^ND HALF)

GOAL! Jeanfield equalise! A good ball in finds Matthew Cullerton who scores from close range.

Broxburn Athletic 1

Jeanfield Swifts 1 (Cullerton-110 minutes)

Good play by Broxburn. Bryan Mwangi takes on the Swifts left back before delivering another dangerous cross that finds Alassan Jones. The Broxburn midfielder’s header is saved by keeper Swinton. There were chances at the end for Alassan Jones from a free kick and a shot by Nick Locke is saved by Swinton. But we are going to penalties at the Albyn.

 PENALTIES

(BRO) Nick Locke (scores) 1-0 Broxburn

(JEA)Kieran Stewart (misses) 1-0 Broxburn

(BRO) Conor Thomson (misses) 1-0 Broxburn

(JEA) Patrick Brown (scores) 1-1

(BRO) Bryan Mwangi (scores) 2-1 Broxburn

(JEA) Oliver Hamilton (misses) 2-1 Broxburn

(BRO) Greg Page (scores) 3-1 Broxburn

(JEA) Ross Philip (scores) 3-2 Broxburn

(BRO) Gary Brass (scores) 4-2 Broxburn

Broxburn progress on penalties and progress to the East of Qualifying Cup fourth round, where we take on Whitburn Juniors away on Saturday December the 21^st with a 1pm kick off.

FULL TIME

Broxburn Athletic 1 (G Page)

Jeanfield Swifts 1

Broxburn won 4-2 on penalties

MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE- Clyde Buchan

ASSISTANTS- Richard Kay & Michael Dixon

Jeanfield Swifts – Swinton (GK), Stewart, Brown, Hamilton, Smith, Philip, Dodd, Campbell, Cullerton

Subs- Downs (GK), Anton, Whitehead, McMurchie, Struthers, Urquhart & Green

NEXT GAME

Saturday the 7^th of December

Lowland League

University of Stirling (H)

Albyn Park

3pm