Venue: Away

Attendance 195

We travelled to Penicuik after a fortnight off allowing players carrying injuries a chance to recover . Broxburn made two changes from the starting line up against Jeanfield Swifts  with Jack Sayers and Rocco Hickey Fugaccia dropping to the bench with Andrew Gillen and Mark McConnell making the starting line up .Broxburn created the first opportunity after 7 minutes when a great ball was played through and with Douglas about to strike the home defence cleared the danger . Liam Gray saw an effort go just wide on 12 minutes . Andrew Gillen made a good run down the right to the bye line but his cross across the six yard box was turned behind for a corner on 16 minutes  The home side had a great chance on 16 minutes when Cammy Fraser got free on the right but his cross into the box was turned behind for a corner by Calum Bremner . Two minutes later a good free kick into the home box saw Errol Douglas head just wide of the target . Half way through the half Penicuik should have taken the lead but Cammy Fraser clear in on goal was thwarted by a great save from Josh Blair in the visitors goal . A minute later Penicuik had to make a forced change with Greg Page having to go off after an earlier knock and was replaced by Gregor Lamb .Broxburn were the better side and created another chance when Liam Gray put a great through ball for Douglas but Ryan Baptie cleared the danger for a throw in .

The visitors got the deserved lead when good play down the right with  Andrew Gillen putting a ball across at the second attempt into the box touched on by Brass  for ERROL DOUGLAS to have the easiest of chances to score from 5 yards out after 27 minutes .A  chance around the half hour mark for the visitors through Calum Heath who’s effort went  over the bar . Broxburn were awarded a throw in deep in their own half when the assistant ordered Jordan Orru to get a graze on his knee cleaned before coming back on to the pitch and took two inspections of the scratch to satisfy the official . The hosts almost equalised when a good ball into the box was headed narrowly past the target by Lewis Turner . Things were starting to boil over when a clumsy challenge by Douglas saw a bit of a melee which ended up with Errol Douglas and Penicuik’s Gregor lamb both receiving a yellow card . Lewis Turner followed them into the referee’s book when he cynically brought down Gary Brass from behind as he ran forward from his own half .

The second half started well for the host’s as the tried to get back on level terms  and on 53 minutes a good free kick into the box was well saved before Mathew Combe shot past the post unchallenged when all thought the net was going to bulge . Cammy Fraser had an attempt go wide on 56 minutes as the pressure was ramped up on the visitors goal . Four minutes later the game was level when a good move down the right saw GREGOR LAMB cut inside before shooting at goal and with Blair having it covered the ball took a bobble before reaching him and it bounced agonizingly over the keeper into the net . A couple of minutes later the visitors should have taken the lead when a ball into the box was met by Russell Cairns who put his effort over with the goal gaping .  There was not much more goal mouth action with Penicuik having attempts over the bar from Russell Cairns on 70 minutes and Ben McManus  on 89 minutes . A draw probably a fair result with both sides having a half each . We now have our last home game next week against Haddington Athletic  with a 2-30pm kick off

REFEREE MR R. STRUTHERS    ASSISTANTS MS A. VITTINGHOFF , MR S. SIMPSON

Attendance 135
East Of Scotland Premier League: Dundonald Bluebell v Broxburn Athletic – 8 April 2023

Broxburn were back on their league travels after Tuesdays League Cup home defeat to Sauchie, this time to Cardenden to face Dundonald Bluebell.
There were 4 changes for the visitors Orru, Wright, Gillen and Heath replaced Hickey-Fugaccia, Sayers, Henderson and Williamson.
Dundonald were coming into the game off an impressive League Cup win against Lowland League leaders Spartans.
In the 2nd minute Broxburn won a free kick on the left, Gray took the kick which was into a dangerous area but no one in gold was attacking it to get a touch.
In the following minute Brass did well to get to the bye line where he cut the ball back and was met by a home defender playing the ball out for a corner. Nothing came from Bremner’s corner.
In 11 minutes Brown played the ball in from the right Canha let fly with a shot but it was well off target to the left.
Then a real let off for the Brox a terrible pass from Wright was intercepted, the ball played into Lumsden who slotted the ball past Blair. However the goal was disallowed due to an illegal audible intervention by a Dundonald player.
Broxburn went down field with Heath played in on the left side of the penalty box where he was brought down.
DOUGLAS tucked away the resultant penalty. Time 15 minutes.
In 17 minutes from a hopeful long ball Wright went up to head the ball clear but came down awkwardly. It was clear the injury was serious with an ambulance being called. The game was delayed 31 minutes. Hickey-Fugaccia was the replacement for Wright.
At 45+4 minutes a corner from the right broke to Canha but he shot the ball over the bar.
From a chipped ball forward by Gray, Cameron did well to get there ahead of Brass and clear.
The Brox got in on the left side in 45+8 Brass from the left bye line picking out Heath but his shot was disappointingly blocked.
From the corner by Bremner taken to the near post McConnell flashed a header just over.
Then in 45+12 Gillen and Hickey-Fugaccia had a great interchange of passes setting Gillen off to the bye line where his cross was pinpoint finding BRASS whose diving header flew into the net.
The Brox were in again 5 minutes later Gray playing a great ball to Douglas who advanced drifted slightly to the right and his shot was well saved with his legs by Swinton.
Broxburn tried the near post corner routine again from the left Bremner taking and McConnell once again won at the near post but his effort was too high and over the bar.
In 45+21 Lumsden took a free kick which was deep to the back post where Cameron headed well off target.
Heath capitalised from a mistake in the home defence and was clean in on goal on the left but he delayed getting a shot off with the Dundonald defender doing brilliantly to get back and block his effort.
Broxburn were made to pay for not taking that chance as from a ball in from the left Lumsden shot Blair did well to save but MACKENZIE was their to pounce on the rebound and smack it into the net. Time 45+28.
HALF TIME: Dundonald Bluebell 1 – 2 Broxburn Athletic
The start of the second half was very scrappy with neither side able to put any meaningful moves together.
In 52 minutes Hickey-Fugaccia was booked for a poor challenge on Cameron.
From the free kick Lumsden took and swung the ball in but McConnell headed clear.
Rogerson was booked for the home side in 55 minutes. From the free kick Brass headed back across the goal but Douglas couldn’t take advantage.
Broxburn continued to press Orru with a long throw in Brass flicked on with his head but Swinton collected easily.
Keeper Swinton was alert a minute later to deny Brass at the edge of his area following a great through ball from Hickey-Fugaccia.
In 61 minutes Gray was booked.
Hendry played a great ball into Sibanda in 63 minutes but he fired over but was offside in any case.
In 68 minutes Drummond was replaced by Hall.
Canha was in great position on the left in the penalty box but chipped his cross straight out over the bar.
In 72 minutes Bremner from the left took a great corner taking advantage of the wind and it needed a brilliant save from Swinton to prevent a goal direct from the corner.
In 73 minutes Sayers replaced Gillen.
Hendry went off for Dundonald a in 77 minutes Cennerrazzo was the replacement.
A great chance for the Brox in 80 minutes Hickey-Fugaccia beat his man on the right getting to the bye line and sending over a great cross which Heath got his head to but his effort went the wrong side of the post.
In 86 minutes Bremner played a neat ball out to Heath who cut into the penalty box from the left side but couldn’t direct his shot past Swinton.
D.Nimmo went down injured needing attention. He was booked for dissent whilst being attended. When play resumed he was off the field Kennedy swung the ball in where a Brox defender cleared only as far as MACKENZIE who fired the ball low into the bottom corner to tie the game in the last minute.4
Stuart and Murphy came on for Rogerson and Hall at 90+4.
Heath had the last chance of the game but fired well wide and over.
Orru for Broxburn and Lumsden for Dundonald were also booked in the game.
FULL TIME: : Dundonald Bluebell 2 – 2 Broxburn Athletic

Referee Mr R. Bowie Assistants Mr G. MacDonald , Mr C. Foreman

Attendance 145

East Of Scotland Premier League: Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts v Broxburn Athletic – 24 March 2023

 Broxburn travelled to Dalgety Bay to play Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts after last weeks encouraging 4-0 win at Musselburgh.

There were 2 changes to the Brox line up Downie for Brass and B.Donaldson for Gray.

Inverkeithing’s last competitive fixture was in the League Cup when they got the better of Whitehill Welfare 4-3 after extra time.

Broxburn had early opportunites from a corner and free kick to ask some questions of the home defence dealt with comfortably.

The first chance of the game came in 6 minutes Jeffries playing a nice through ball to Mansouri who was denied by an alert Blair at the edge of the area.

In the following minute B.Donaldson played a diagonal ball which Paterson did well to clear for a corner. Nothing came from the corner.

In 15 minutes Downie was injured Heath coming on as a sub for his debut.

Heath nearly made an immediate impact McConnell playing a ball to him where he cut inside but his effort from a tight angle flew wide right.

In 19 minutes Hynd was booked.

In 25 minutes Paterson was fouled 25 yards out Jeffries took the kick but Gillen cleared.

The Brox’s best chance yet came in 33 minutes Orru playing a great ball to Douglas 1 on 1 with Martin, the keeper came up big with a save to deny the in form striker.

In 35 minutes McConnell capitalised on a home error but didn’t advance into the box, with his back heel being inaccurate and cleared.

Broxburn won a couple of corners in succession but couldn’t find a way past the home defence.

Gillen was booked in 42 minutes.

In a half of few chances from a corner the Brox appeared to clear their lines but the ball was played back into the danger area where MARSHALL volleyed the ball high into the Brox net.

Paterson was also booked in the first half for the home side.

HALF TIME: Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts 1 – 0 Broxburn Athletic

Broxburn should have drawn level in 47 minutes Bremner playing a great ball to Orru down the left his cross was a good one but Douglas couldn’t direct his header past Martin.

In 55 minutes Broxburn won the ball in midfield Heath cut inside from the right with his shot just going past the post to the left.

A great move from the visitors McConnell getting to the bye line but Deas was on hand to clear for a corner. Bremner took the corner to the back post Wright won the header but his effort was blocked near the goal line.

In 62 minutes the ball was played across to Heath on the right he came inside his man and got a good shot off which just went past the left hand post.

Heath was having a good debut and out of luck in 64 minutes when he appeared to be brought down just outside the box.

In 70 minutes Orru played the ball to Heath who won a corner on the left. From the kick Bremner’s cross was deep Wright won the header, with a hand preventing a goal on the line from a home defender who was curiously not sent off.

DOUGLAS sent Martin the wrong way from the spot kick.

Bremner played a ball to Gillen down the right his cross was a good one finding Clark but he didn’t catch his shot correctly, Martin making the save.

Williamson came on for McConnell in 76 minutes.

With 10 minutes the killer blow was struck Inverkeithing breaking down the left McMurchie playing in for MANSOURI who dispatched his shot low into the bottom corner of Blair’s net.

There were more claims for a penalty in 82 minutes Clark feeding Orru who came in from the left and seemed to be clearly fouled but the referee waved play on.

Straight down the other end and Kelly had a shooting chance from the left from a tight angle but he fired wide right.

From a mistake by D.Nimmo and Bremner Mansouri got free on the left but he couldn’t direct his effort on target.

In 89 minutes Jeffries fouled Gillen 25 yards out on the right Heath took the free kick which was on the money but well defended for a corner. Bremner took the kick but D.Nimmo couldn’t direct his effort on target.

FULL TIME: : Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts 2 – 1 Broxburn Athletic

REFEREE  MR. C. HOBBS   ASSISTANTS   MR. C. STEVENS, MR. C. SANDERSON

 

Attendance 545
East Of Scotland Premier League: Musselburgh Athletic v Broxburn Athletic – 18 March 2023

On groundhopping weekend Broxburn headed for the Olivebank for a Saturday night game under the lights against Musselburgh Athletic.
Broxburn made 3 changes from the side which lost at home to Linlithgow Rose in midweek in the East Of Scotland Cup, Blair, Orru and Brass replacing Donoghue, Sayers and Henderson.
Musselburgh are having a good league season sitting fourth and off the back of a thumping 6-1 win at Blackburn last Saturday. They were unsurprisingly unchanged.
Broxburn started on the front foot Orru taking a throw in which was flicked on but claimed by keeper Laing.
In the 5th minute a neat Brox move Douglas flicked the ball to Brass who played the ball back to Orru who rolled the ball to Bremner on the edge of the box but he blazed his shot high wide and left.
From a poor Laing kick out Brass collected the ball inside the centre circle advanced but rushed his effort which went wildly wide to the right.
Gillen slung in a cross in 10 minutes from the right which Laing unconvincingly palmed out for a corner. Gray took the kick right into the mixer and in an incredible scramble Broxburn couldn’t force the ball home Wright shooting over in the end.
Broxburn continued to dominate Gray playing a brilliant through ball to Bremner down the right, his hard and low cross was volleyed at the near post by Brass but volleyed wide of the right post.
Musselburgh’s Stevenson made a run down the left but his cross was poor and straight out.
Khan did much better a minute later striking a good shot from 25 yards which went past the left post.
In 17 minutes Douglas did well to force a corner off Stevenson. Gray took the kick high and deep to the back post area where WRIGHT got his head powerfully to it and the ball flew into the top right hand corner to put the Brox deservedly ahead. Time 18 minutes.
Another poor kick out from Laing found Gray just inside the Musselburgh half and he audaciously tried to beat the keeper but Laing redeemed himself by getting back on his line to save.
The home side created a chance in 31 minutes McConnell missing a tackle on half way the ball threaded through to Hunter who slid the ball past Blair but also the right hand post.
Barker was booked in 35 minutes.
In 40 minutes the Brox almost doubled their lead Gray again with a deep hanging corner won by Wright at the back post back heading across the goal Laing palming the ball away from goal just before Brass applied a finish.
The Brox ended the half getting the second goal their play merited, DOUGLAS collecting the ball 22 yards from goal taking a touch and drilling a shot low into the bottom left corner with Laing unable to reach the well placed shot.
HALF TIME: Musselburgh Athletic 0 – 2 Broxburn Athletic
Half time subs for Musselburgh Wilson and Barker being replaced by Reid and Renton.
In 48 minutes a mix up in the Musselburgh defence allowed Brass in on the right but his cross was too near Laing.
In 50 minutes McConnell went on a run cutting in from the left he tried to back heel to a team mate but no one could take advantage in a gold shirt.
Bremner picked up a loose ball in midfield slid a neat ball through to Brass whose shot was saved by Laing to his left.
In 56 minutes Stevenson played in a free kick from the left which Blair claimed easily.
In the following minute Blair was called into serious action for the first time Hunter striking a great shot which the young keeper tipped over the bar.
On the hour Douglas was booked for kicking the ball away.
In 61 minutes Fiddler was replaced by O’Kane.
The Brox then struck again with a brilliant team goal Orru’s clearance finding Bremner whose pass sent DOUGLAS away down the left, he held off Reid’s challenge and shot across Laing into the bottom right corner of the net.
In 69 minutes the Brox continued to torment the home defence forcing an error which Gray capitalised on and was brought down in the penalty box. BRASS took the resulting penalty sending the ball into the bottom right corner of the net, Laing going the opposite way.
The home side made more changes in 73 minutes Smith and Hunter being replaced by Knox and Weekes.
Clark did well down the right in 75 minutes slipping the ball to Bremner who struck a great shot which Laing dived full length to his right to keep out.
D.Nimmo was booked for dissent in 76 minutes. Evans was also booked 7 minutes later.
In 84 minutes Henderson came on McConnell coming off. A minute later Downie replaced Brass.
Downie was booked in 89 minutes.
There was one last chance for a home consolation Evans getting in a shot which went over.
FULL TIME: : Musselburgh Athletic 0– 4 Broxburn Athletic

REFEREE MR. B.Falconer Assistants MR. B.White , MR. L.Quinton

Attendance 200

East of Scotland Premier League Sauchie Juniors East of Scotland Premier League ______________________________________________________________________________________________Sauchie__ v Broxburn Athletic – 28 January 2023

Broxburn travelled to Beechwood Park for a tough test to face Sauchie Juniors who are having a good season.

For Steve Pittman’s first game in charge in his second managerial spell at the club 2 changes were made from the 3-1 home win v Hill Of Beath 2 weeks ago, Wright and Binnie replacing Clark and Downie.

Like Broxburn, Sauchie’s last game was 7^th January where they shared 6 goals with Lothian Thistle. The hosts made 4 changes Sam Davidson, McCaughie, Hutchison and Balmer replacing Kelly, Connor, Williamson and Scott Davidson.

Broxburn kicked off with the breeze at their backs but it was the hosts who were straight on the front foot Kavanagh advanced and got off a shot which was blocked well by Wright.

In the 3^rd minute Docherty swung in a cross from the left which Kavanagh challenged for with Blair who dropped the ball but a foul was given.

Broxburn responded with Orru on the left swinging in a great ball which Gillen got his head to but couldn’t direct on target.

Kavanagh was prominent in the home attacks and in 9 minutes he was put in the clear rounded Blair but was forced to the right, his cross into the middle was well defended by B.Donaldson to avert the danger.

In 12 minutes the deadlock was almost broken a speculative Docherty cross from the left went over Blair’s head and off the right hand post and bounced to safety.

A minute later and it was the Brox’s turn to go close Greenhill fed R.Nimmo on the right his cross being met by the head of Wright whose header went narrowly over the bar.

The visitors were coming more into the game now and from a long ball forward Brass flicked the ball on with his head with Binnie anticipating well and he tried a chip over the advancing Clark who had to stretch to save the strikers effort.

In 18 minutes Greenhill was booked for a foul on Carroll.

Sauchie fashioned a couple of shooting chances with Davidson and Docherty both dragging their efforts wide of the left hand post.

In 24 minutes B.Donaldson was booked.

A minute later neat interplay between McCaughie and Willaghan resulted in the ball being chipped into the middle where Davidson drove the ball wide of the right post.

Sauchie were shouting for a penalty in 37 minutes when Willaghan crossed and it was claimed the ball had hit Wright’s arm but the officials thought otherwise and play went on.

Wright pulled back Kavanagh on the edge of the box and was booked in 42 minutes with Kavanagh also taking the free kick which hit the defensive wall.

With half time approaching Orru cut in from the left and played a pass to McConnell 25 yards from goal but his shot was well wide to the right.

HALF TIME: Sauchie Juniors 0 – 0 Broxburn Athletic

In 49 minutes Smith played the ball to McCaughie whose cross was well blocked by Harrison.

A minute later Willaghan put a ball into the box from the right which Kavanagh won but he headed over the bar.

Broxburn were having some joy down the right and a nice passing move between Gillen and R.Nimmo played B.Donaldson into the box with his left foot shot just flying over the bar.

In 54 minutes R.Nimmo was booked.

Smith did well for the home side his neat turn and run winning a corner. From the corner in 55 minutes there was an amazing double let off for the Brox from the corner the ball broke to McCaughie who cracked a shot off the underside of the bar, the ball bounced up and broke for Kavanagh who saw his header hit the bar. Broxburn eventually scrambled the ball clear after another corner.

The pressure continued to build on the visitors from another corner captain Harrison getting in a timely block to prevent a goal.

In 62 minutes the ball was crossed in from the right finding McCaughie only 8 yards out but he somehow managed to hit his shot into a Brox defender, the ball broke to Kavanagh who saw his effort cleared from near the goal line by B.Donaldson.

In 63 minutes Jeffries and Clark replaced Greenhill and McConnell.

The injured Binnie then needed to be withdrawn 2 minutes later being replaced by Gray.

Blair was then pressed into action to save a well struck shot from Morgan.

Then in 68 minutes a golden chance for Broxburn, Orru played in a great ball from the left Balmer misjudged the flight, the ball falling for Brass who fired over the bar from the edge of the penalty box.

Ex Brox player Hutchison was booked in 72 minutes.

From a poor kick out from Clark in 74 minutes R.Nimmo intercepted he played the ball into Brass whose shot was well blocked by Carroll.

Another Broxburn change in 76 minutes Douglas for Gillen.

In 80 minutes Gray conceded a corner on the left Davidson took the kick which broke for Docherty at the back post with his shot going just over the bar.

Two minutes later Docherty fouled Clark in a dangerous position central 22 yards from goal. Jeffries took the kick but it hit the home defensive wall.

In 85 minutes after defending brilliantly the whole game the Brox were undone the ball was played in from the left and after a blocked shot, the ball broke to MORGAN who steadied himself before curling an unstoppable shot into the top right hand corner of the net.

With a minute remaining Gray played in a ball from the left which broke to Jeffries who got off a shot which went straight through to keeper Clark.

Connor replaced Sam Davidson in 90 minutes.

In injury time a further home change Dickie for Docherty.

Additional bookings in the game: McCaughie and Morgan for Sauchie.

FULL TIME: Sauchie Juniors 1 – 0 Broxburn Athletic

Referee   Mr. K. Hall  Assistants  Mr. C.Newman , Mr. D.Brogan

 

 

 

Attendance 120

East Of Scotland Premier League: Blackburn United v Broxburn Athletic – 7 January 2023

Broxburn went first footing up to neighbours Blackburn United for their first game of 2023.

Broxburn made 3 changes from the side which had lost at home to Linlithgow Rose G.Donaldson, McConnell and Henderson replaced Sayers, Jeffries and Downie.

Broxburn had the wind at their backs in the 1^st half but in the early stages of the game it was scrappy stuff as both teams acclimatised to the conditions.

With the ball holding up in the wind Wright attempted to head back to keeper Blair but Heath beat the keeper to the ball resulting in a collision and a penalty awarded. SAMPSON converted the penalty sending Blair the wrong way. Time 6 minutes.

In 8 minutes Broxburn gave the ball away in midfield allowing Sampson a sight of goal but he wildly shot over the bar.

Orru then took up good position on the left and slung in a cross but it was too near home keeper Welna who gathered the ball confidently.

Blackburn looked dangerous once again in 10 minutes Heath sending Sampson away down the right, he got to the bye line and fired over a great ball but there were no takers in black jerseys to apply a finish.

Broxburn’s first good move came in 14 minutes Orru slipping the ball inside to McConnell whose shot was just too high.

From a ball played in from the right the ball sat up nicely for MCCONNELL and he smashed a volley into the net off the underside of the bar.

The visitors had their tails up now G.Donaldson played the ball inside to Brass but his shot was well off target and over the bar.

Moments later and it was Henderson trying his luck from 25 yards but he hit his shot with his left foot which dragged wide right of target.

A mistake from Wright in 23 minutes gave the ball to Hutton but he overhit his pass to Sampson, the ball going out of play.

In 27 minutes Howe passed to Sampson whose cross was blocked by Wright for a corner. Another corner was then conceded with Otonti took the kick to the back post where Forrest shot over the bar.

In a break forward in 29 minutes Sampson was denied by Blair who dived at his feet with the ball being scrambled clear.

Two minutes later and from an Orru misplaced pass Otonti collected with the shot which was blocked collected by Blair.

In Broxburn’s next attack Orru played in a great ball which found the arriving Gillen but he bundled his shot past the right post.

In 35 minutes the visitors took the lead Douglas was fouled 35 yards from goal on the right, Greenhill took the free kick to the back post where WRIGHT rose majestically to head back across the goal and into the net.

Another nice move from Broxburn down the right saw the ball played into Brass whose shot deflected wide for a corner. From another excellent Greenhill corner this time Wright headed over the bar.

In 39 minutes Blackburn were awarded a free kick 35 yards out on the right, Heath took the kick with Wright heading clear the ball falling to Hutton whose shot was high and wide.

The hosts continued to look dangerous Howe doing great work on the left touchline and firing a cross hard and low into the 6 yard box where G.Donaldson did brilliantly to defend and clear.

Right on half time B.Donaldson played a great ball to Orru who chipped forward for Brass but keeper Welna was alert to the danger and collected the ball before the striker could get the ball under control.

HALF TIME: Blackburn United 1 v 2 Broxburn Athletic

Devine replaced Sampson at the break.

In 46 minutes from a Blackburn free kick Miller won the header at the back post but his effort was comfortably collected by Blair.

Blackburn had come out in the 2^nd half fired up, from a mistake by Gillen, Otonti took advantage but his shot was saved by Blair. Moments later Howe got in on the right and he forced Blair into another save.

In 49 minutes Wilson was booked.

Forrest followed him into the referee’s notebook for a foul on Orru.

Greenhill took the free kick with McConnell’s head flick just going wide of the right post.

In 53 minutes Hutton did well on the right and played in a great cross which was well defended by B.Donaldson at the concession of a corner. The pressure remained on the visitors with another cross into the box from the left Wright won the header but it fell to HEATH who neatly shot the ball into the right corner of the net. Time 55 minutes.

Broxburn responded a minute later and from a Greenhill corner G.Donaldson controlled and sent the ball into the 6 yard box where there was an incredible scramble with at least 2 Brox players having their efforts blocked near the line.

In 61 minutes Howe went on a great run without being challenged with his shot going wide left from 22 yards.

In 63 minutes Downie replaced Douglas.

Wright was then booked for a foul on Devine two minutes later. Heath took the free kick but it was well over the bar.

In 66 minutes Wright unfortuanately slipped on the bye line the ball being played to Howe whose shot was brilliantly tipped on to the bar by Blair.

HUTTON was then allowed to run in from the left unchallenged and allowed to get in a shot which beat Blair to put the hosts back in front. Time 67 minutes.

Kane replaced Wilson in 69 minutes.

A big left off for Broxburn in 72 minutes from a Hutton corner no one in red reacted allowing Miller a free header which he headed wide.

Clark then replaced Orru.

G.Donaldson was booked in 74 minutes.

Gillen and Brass played a neat 1-2 down the right with Gillen getting in a cross which was blocked for a corner. Greenhill took the kick which forced Welna to punch clear.

In 81 minutes Liam Gray replaced McConnell. Hutton was then replaced by Richards.

In 86 minutes Otonti was replaced by Nicolson.

Henderson slipped the ball to Gray but the substitute didn’t catch his shot right and it went easily through to Welna.

Howe was booked in injury time.

FULL TIME: Blackburn United 3 v 2 Broxburn Athletic

REFEREE  MR S. DUFF  ASSISTANTS  MR S. REDGRAVE , MR T. WADDELL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attendance 100

East Of Scotland Premier League: Tynecastle v Broxburn Athletic – 3 December 2022

Broxburn got back into competitive action with a league visit to Meggatland to face Tynecastle.

Broxburn made 3 changes from the side which had won at Coldstream in the Challenge Cup 2 weeks ago Harrison, Greenhill and Downie replacing Sayers, Jeffries and R.Nimmo.

Tynecastle were also out of action last week making 4 changes from the side who lost 2-1 to Dunipace after extra time in the Challenge Cup. O’Donnell, Ponton, Chesser and Thompson started in place of Finnan, Mackie, Greig and McNab.

In the 2^nd minute Harrison played a long ball forward to Binnie down the right which he did well to chase down he put in a great cross but it was beyond Downie.

Two minutes later and the home side had a presentable chance when Greenhill was caught in possession Cameron set up Frankland for a shot 25 yards out which he hit well forcing Blair into tipping the ball over the bar.

From the corner taken by Weir no one in the Broxburn defence took responsibility and the ball was scrambled out for another corner which Harrison cleared.

In the 10^th minute the Brox took the lead Gillen played the ball wide to Orru on the left he advanced and put over a great cross which DOWNIE controlled and slipped the ball into the right corner of the net.

The visitors had their tails up at this point in 13 minutes Clark doing really well to win the ball on the right bye line and force a cross which spiralled up in the air Gillen won the ball and managed to get in a shot which deflected wide left.

Six minutes on and Orru played a fine ball down the left where Gillen dispossessed O’Donnell he cut inside but when other options were available he chose to shoot but straight to keeper Jackson.

In 21 minutes Downie did well to beat Reekie but his cross was a poor one Binnie retrieved and fired in a great shot which Jackson had to tip over.

Newall was booked in 22 minutes for what looked like an accidental handball. Ponton played in the free kick from the left with Frankland going in with a high boot and fouling Harrison.

Orru played in another great ball from the left Downie got a touch to the full backs cross but there wasn’t enough power on the effort to trouble Jackson.

Some nice combination passing between Frankland and Cameron for the home side saw the latter win a corner. Weir’s corner was claimed by Blair.

Tynecastle were having their best spell O’Donnell crossing in from the right Weir then seeing his shot blocked by Wright.

Frankliand was booked in 32 minutes for persistent fouling.

Gray showed a neat bit of control in 37 minutes from a long Harrison ball he slid a great ball to Clark who found Downie but this time the striker fired well wide to the left.

Clark and Orru combined in 38 minutes with the latter getting in another top cross which Reekie got his head to with Downie right behind him ready to take advantage. The ball broke to Gray but his chipped effort is straight to Jackson.

From a Gray free kick 25 yards out in 40 minutes out he hit the defensive wall, the ball broke to Greenhill who split the defence with a great ball to Newall on the right but the full back disappointingly overhit his cross.

HALF TIME: Tynecastle 0-1 Broxburn Athletic

1. Nimmo replaced Gray at the break.

In 53 minutes Orru went on a great run from his own half and played a great ball to Downie he gets beaten to the ball by Jardine.

Tynecastle then created a decent chance down the left with Chesser putting in a great cross along the 6 yard box but no one in maroon could get anywhere near the ball to knock it into the net.

In 58 minutes Harrison bravely won a challenge which set R.Nimmo off on a lung busting run which took him into the home penalty box where his cross was blocked for a corner which didn’t come to anything.

Substitutions followed Clark and Downie replaced with McConnell and Douglas. Harrison couldn’t continue after treatment B.Donaldson coming on.

In 61 minutes Greenhill took a corner on the right which Wright won and his header was going in until a defender headed clear from the line.

Down the other end and Frankland hit a strong shot which hit a Broxburn defender only a couple of yards away with huge shouts for a penalty turned down.

In 62 minutes Finnan and Johnston were introduced for Frankland and Thompson.

Broxburn broke down the right Binnie played the ball to R.Nimmo whose cross was right on Douglas’s head at the back post but he diverted his effort with his head wide.

In 70 minutes R.Nimmo was booked for diving.

Henderson then replaced Binnie.

Tynecastle then passed up a glorious opportunity in 73 minutes Ponton crossed in from the left substitute Johnston appeared to have the goal at his mercy but his header hit the left hand post and was scrambled clear.

This stung Broxburn into a response Douglas crossed from the right but was too strong for R.Nimmo who did well to retrieve and play to Henderson who blazed the ball well over the bar.

From a long ball by Jardine, Kennedy and Cameron got free on the right the Brox cleared unconvincingly with Cameron swinging the ball back in Blair did well to save but CHESSER was left with the simple task of putting the ball into the net. Time 79 minutes.

The game then became stretched with both sides going for a winner but both unable to find the killer final ball.

In 87 minutes R.Nimmo clipped in a ball from the left which was part cleared Douglas played back in but Gillen had to stretch to get in a shot which was too high and over the bar.

In 89 minutes Ponton was booked for a foul on Henderson.

A corner was then forced which R.Nimmo took it was right on the money but somehow McConnell managed to put over the bar from no more than 3 yards out.

In 93 minutes McConnell was booked.

 

 

FULL TIME: Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 3-1 Broxburn Athletic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Referee Mr B. Falconer     Assistants   Mr C Donald , Mr L. Harrison