BROXBURN ATHLETIC V FAULDHOUSE UNITED

CROWD 195
League Cup Group E – Broxburn Athletic v Fauldhouse United – 26/03/2022
On a glorious spring day at the Albyn Broxburn were looking to continue their undefeated start to their League Cup campaign welcoming Fauldhouse from Conference X. The Brox showed 4 changes from the side which won at Coldstream last week, Wallace replacing Donoghue in goal, Ross Nimmo for Murray, Greenhill for Gillen and Tait for Mair.

Broxburn pressed from the start and a great ball in from the left from Joe Tait put the visitors keeper under pressure but managed to hld on to the ball before the hosts strikers pounced . A couple of minutes later Ross Nimmo down the right cut inside and as the advancing keeper came out he tried to get the ball over him but went over the target as well .

On 5 minutes Tait turned the defence inside out on the left before getting his cross over and Barker headed wide right of the target . Brass had a overhead kick go wide left of the target on 9 minutes .

Ross Nimmo put a great ball in to the box and just as Barker was going to strike the defender took it away from him and cleared the danger for a throw in .

The opening goal came in 20 minutes when a good ball into the box found BRASS who turned and shot into the bottom corner

In the 23rd minute a Nimmo cross found Tait who laid the ball off to Barker whose lob was deflected over and out for a corner.
From the corner Ross Nimmo’s delivery was on the money leaving BRASS to apply a finish from close range to put the Brox 2 up.
Harrison was booked for Broxburn followed by Ross Nimmo.
Nimmo and Newall were combining brilliantly down the right causing the visitors no end of problems Nimmo sent Newall clear but was blocked off by Morgan before he could fashion a shot on goal.
It was almost three in 28 minutes a great ball over the top by Barker saw Ross Nimmo get in behind the defence leaving him one on one he cracked a great shot goalwards from the right but keeper Tobin pulled off a great diving save to his right.
Fauldhouse were playing a very high line and were being picked off at will by the home side, a great through ball from Harrison saw TAIT run on to it and shot the ball into the net to put Broxburn 3 up. Time 33 minutes.
In 37 minutes MacNeil was booked for a reckless challenge on Dan Nimmo.
Broxburn continued to dominate Greenhill playing a great ball down the left which Tait once again got on to but his shot was deflected wide.
The pressure on the visitors continued and from a Brass cutback Nicol and Barker set up TAIT who volleyed the ball past Tobin into the net.
Fauldhouse had rarely been seen as an attacking threat but in 42 minutes they played a neat move down the right and when the ball was rolled to MORGAN he unleashed a great shot from 30 yards into the top corner to pull a goal back.
Broxburn stung by that set back almost increased their lead great work again from Newall sending over a great cross for Barker to head down to Tait whose volley was well saved by Tobin. From the corner Fauldhouse failed to clear and were punished by BRASS who volleyed into the net for a first half hat trick.

Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 5 – 1 Fauldhouse United
Cowley replaced Nicol at half time.
Fauldhouse came out with purpose at the start of the second half Stokes playing a good ball to Moore who advanced a few strides before shooting but his shot was well over the bar.
The visitors continued with their positive start to the half this time Stokes hitting a great shot from 25 yards which Wallace did well to push out for a corner.
In 52 minutes Broxburn Newall played a ball over the top to Tait who struck a great shot but just cleared the bar.
The Brox continued to assert Tait turning provider playing a pass to Greenhill but he rushed his shot which went well over the bar.
In 54 minutes the home side passed up 2 great opportunities Nimmo was the creator down the right putting over a great cross for Tait who scuffed his shot, the ball broke to Cowley who was too deliberate with his effort which Tobin saved.
Chances continued to come and go Nimmo cutting the ball back to Brass but his shot hit the post and bounced to safety.
Broxburn made 2 changes Beagley for Barker and Mair for Dan Nimmo.
In 64 minutes Broxburn were almost caught out by a long ball from Moore which saw 4 players converge on the ball at the edge of the area including keeper Wallace, Smith got a touch to it but not enough to threaten the home goal.
In 65 minutes it should have been six as Beagley played a neat pass to Ross Nimmo but he dragged his shot wide.
Lawani replaced Stokes for Fauldhouse.
Beagley should have got his first Broxburn goal in 69 minutes Mair sliding him in on goal but again the shot was dragged wide of target.
In 73 minutes Byrne replaced Morgan for the Hoose. Scullion was booked for Fauldhouse.
Tait had another chance to get add to his tally hitting a great volley from a Nimmo free kick but his effort was over the bar.
McLay replaced Smith for Fauldhouse.
The visitors to their credit continued to try and go forward and a nice move between Moore making a positive run and pass to MacNeil who slid a great ball to Scullion who got off a shot which forced Wallace into a save.
Lowden was booked for Fauldhouse in 83 minutes.
Broxburn capped a fine performance with a great team goal Nimmo crossing into Brass who held the ball up before laying off for TAIT who fired the ball into the net for a well merited hat trick.
The scoring was completed in 92 minutes Tait brilliantly retrieved the ball at the back post with an overhead kick which BEAGLEY did well to get his head to for his Broxburn goal and the teams 7th on the afternoon.
A comprehensive win for Broxburn which puts them to the top of their league cup group on goal difference. The section completes next Saturday away at Leith Athletic in a top of the section showdown.
Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 7 – 1 Fauldhouse United

 

REFEREE MR A. GRAVES     ASSISTANTS    MR K. BOYD , MR D . ROBERTSON

FAULDHOUSE UTD    TOBIN , SCULLION , MORGAN (BYRNE 73m) , LOWDEN , O’HARA , MOORE , MACNEILL , STOKES (LAWANI 66m) , BAKAR , MITCHELL , SMITH (McLAY 78m) , SUBS  KINNAIRD , PATON , WEATHERBY

 

BROXBURN ATHLETIC V CRAIGROYSTON

Attendance 125

League Cup Group E – Broxburn Athletic v Craigroyston – 12/03/2022
Broxburn got their League Cup campaign underway at a bright and breezy Albyn Park with Conference A side Craigroyston providing the opposition. The Brox made 4 changes to the side which defeated Musselburgh, Dan Nimmo for Murray, Nicol for Greenhill, Ross Nimmo for Binnie and Mair for Brass.
Craigroyston had a heavy reverse at home to Leith in their opening League Cup game by 7-0 so were out to make amends.
Broxburn were on the front foot from the off but it was the visitors who almost took the lead in 6 minutes on a breakaway Gary Mair was given a chance when Donoghue hesitated when coming out of his goal but his lob however did go over the keeper but didn’t threaten the goal.
In 8 minutes from a corner Mair for the Brox fashioned a shooting chance which was gathered easily by keeper Sanchez at his near post.
Mair then made a great run down the right beating defenders but his final touch gave Sanchez a chance to save which he got down to well.
The game was being played almost entirely in the visitors half with an endless stream of corners. From a short corner between Ross Nimmo and Mair, the latters cross to the back post found Dan Nimmo who controlled well but couldn’t get enough on his shot to beat Sanchez.
The corners continued with efforts from Mair and Ross Nimmo off target.
In 18 minutes Gillen was set up nicely by Ross Nimmo and Barker, he caught his shot well but it just went wide of the left hand post.
The Brox should have gone ahead in 19 minutes Tait sent Donaldson clear on the left, the full back steadied himself but shot wide when others were available for a cut back.
In 23 minutes Ross Nimmo had a great chance after being put through but seemed caught in 2 minds between a shot or a cross in the end his effort was neither.
Chances continued to come and go another gilt edged chance this time falling to Tait, Mair and Ross Nimmo were once again the creators but same result shot was dragged wide of target.
Craigroyston did manage a rare foray forward in 31 minutes with Dylan Tait shooting well wide.
In 35 minutes the breakthrough was finally made Ross Nimmo playing a defence splitting pass to BARKER who fired the ball into the net.
It was nearly 2-0 in 37 minutes Tait playing a nice ball inside to Nicol who struck the ball well but saw his effort hit the post.
In 40 minutes from a Nimmo corner DONALDSON made a great run to fire in a neat finish to put Broxburn two to the good.
In 41 minutes Craigroyston made a change Bolochoweckyj replacing McGrouther.
Great interplay between Nimmo and Gillen and a perfect cutback for MAIR to apply the finish to make it three in 43 minutes.
Broxburn were rampant now and Ross Nimmo sent Tait into the clear he was brought down in the penalty box. From the penalty ROSS NIMMO converted.
In an incredible end to the half NICOL volleyed in a fifth goal from a corner right on half time.
Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 5 – 0 Craigroyston
Broxburn made 2 changes at half time Cowley and Beagley replacing Tait and Gillen.
Broxburn should have added to their total courtesy of another penalty Ross Nimmo being brought down. This time he blazed his penalty kick over the bar.
In 54 minutes Donaldson did well down the left to cut the ball to Nimmo who took his shot with his left foot but it was a tame effort straight at Sanchez.
In 56 minutes Kerr replaced Afedzie-Hayford for the visitors .
Great defending from Bjarnason prevented Donaldson getting in on goal as the visitors struggled to contain the eager home side.
In 62 minutes Murray replaced Newall.
Then in 63 minutes right out of the blue the ball was played forward to JACK and he hit an incredible shot from 35 yards high on the volley which dipped under the bar and over Donoghue into the Broxburn net.
The Brox should have restored their 5 goal advantage in the following minute but Barker shot over when well positioned.
The sixth goal was only temporarily delayed ROSS NIMMO being brought down again in the box and this time he dispatched the ball past Sanchez for a 6-1 lead. Time 65 minutes.
From a Nimmo free kick on the left he sent in a great ball which eluded both Donaldson and Harrison with the visitors defence posted missing.
It was seventh heaven for Broxburn in 70 minutes a great move down the right a forward ball expertly flicked on by Nimmo sent MAIR into the clear and he shot low into the bottom corner of Sanchez net.
Burke and Pettigrew replaced Brennan and Cowling for Craigroyston.
The Craigroyston defence was breached again Nimmo again finding MAIR who provided a nice touch to finish and complete his hat trick. Time 72 minutes.
To Craigroyston’s credit they continued to try and go forward and were rewarded from a corner in 74 minutes Bolochoweckyj being left on his own at the back post and he cracked the ball into the home net to make it 8-2.
The scoring continued in 81 minutes from a Nimmo corner HARRISON rose powerfully to get a great header which bulleted into the net.
Beagley made good ground down the right before cutting inside and passing to Mair whose shot was deflected over the bar.
With Craigroyston tiring Barker and Donaldson both went close to adding to the home score.
Double digits were achieved with Nimmo again involved finding Beagley on the right his cutback was perfect for BARKER to shoot home number ten.
An excellent start to Broxburn’s League Cup campaign overwhelming a plucky Craigroyston side. Great to see the goals spread round a number of different players. The Brox had an incredible 40 shots! A trip to Coldstream is next up where another win will be required.
Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 10 – 2 Craigroyston

CRAIGROYSTON  SANCHEZ , BJAMASON , McGROUTHER ( BOLOCHOWECKYJ 41m) , BRENNAN( PETTIGREW 71m) , THOMSON , COWLING ( BURKE 71m) , BUCKLE , MAIR  , JACK , TAIT , HAYFORD ( KERR 56m) .

REFEREE  MR  D. GRAVES    ASSISTANTS  MR J. LESLIE , MR A.BROWN

BROXBURN ATH V MUSSELBURGH

Attendance 215

East of Scotland Premier League –Broxburn Athletic V Musselburgh Athletic
– 26/02/2022
Broxburn welcomed 5th placed Musselburgh Athletic to the Albyn on yet another day of blustery
conditions. Broxburn made 4 changes from their last game at Tranent, Binnie, Tait, Barker and Newall
for Mair, Nicol, Dan Nimmo and Trialist.
Musselburgh also made 4 changes to the side which defeated Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale last week,
Downie, Smith, Fiddler and Jeffries replacing Ballantyne, Thomson, White and O’Kane.
Broxburn started on the front foot and early move by Greg Binnie to Joe Tait to Gordon Donaldson almost produced an opener but for the visiting defence stepping in and knocking out for a corner . On 7 minutes Binnie should have done better when a good timed run and ball over the top saw him clear with a one on one but the Broxburn man pushed his shot well wide of the target . Musselburgh had their first chance when Darren Downie got the ball in the box but his shot was blocked by Shaun Harrison and out for a corner . Jordan Orru went on a great run down the left and cut into the box but his end shot took a deflection straight into the arms of Sean Donoghue .
In 25 minutes a mistake from keeper McGinlay from a poor kick out which went straight to Barker 25
yards from goal but he delayed slightly in passing with Musselburgh closing ranks quickly to prevent a
scoring opportunity.
Three minutes later Brass showed excellent control in the penalty box and fired a shot goalwards which
hit a Musselburgh defender, there were claims for handball but nothing was awarded.
The visitors responded in 31 minutes Woods slipping the ball to Smith who had a clear shot at goal but
he slid the ball past the post.
In 33 minutes Broxburn took the lead Newall did fine work down the right his cross to the back post was
neatly controlled by JOE TAIT and then he fired in a shot into the top corner of the net giving McGinlay no chance.
The Brox had their tails up and had a great chance to double their advantage Binnie flicking the ball out to Donaldson who was left with a clear run on McGinlay from the left side but his shot was straight at the keeper, the ball broke to Tait who curled his effort just wide of the right hand post.
The visitors fashioned a decent chance in 38 minutes after good work down the left Smith controlled well in the penalty box laid the ball off to Downie who struck his shot well only for Donaldson to get in a timely block for a corner.
From Jeffries corner Page headed just over the home bar.
Murray was booked for dissent.
In 40 minutes with a potential offside in the build up Musselburgh were awarded a penalty. Donoghue
took an extra touch his attempted clearance hitting an opponent the ball breaking to Smith who was
fouled by Murray. JOSH JEFFRIES dispatched the spot kick into the net to tie the score.
Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 1 – 1 Musselburgh Athletic
Musselburgh made a half time substitution Myles making way for Sipowicz.
Broxburn forced a corner in the first minute of the 2nd half taken by Greenhill he swung the ball in
effectively using the wind which McGinlay had to watch closely before confidently gathering.
In 47 minutes Orru was booked for foul on Newall.
Tait was having an excellent game and he put over a great cross in 51 minutes from the left which
McGinlay claimed well as Brass was on hand to punish any error.
Musselburgh’s first sight of the Brox goal in the 2nd half came after good work down the left between
Woods and Smith giving Orru a chance to cross which he did forcing a diving save from Donoghue which
he got a strong hand on to guide to safety.
In 58 minutes excellent play from Brass set Binnie away down the right his shot was saved by McGinlay
from the rebound his cross found Greenhill but Fiddler stepped in to avert the danger and clear.
In 62 minutes Brass once again fed Binnie down the right this time the striker advanced on McGinlay but
he couldn’t get enough on his flick to beat the keeper.
At the other end great defending from Murray prevented Smith getting in on goal.

Newall had been having some excellent runs down the right getting into the box he was tackled and just
couldn’t get a cross in and the ball was scrambled clear.
In 65 minutes Greenhill was replaced by Mair for Broxburn. Gregory replaced Reilly for Musselburgh.
A long ball from Gillen found the Brass , Binnie combination again this time Brass finding his effort
blocked.
Against the run of play the visitors took the lead in 72 minutes, substitute Gregory putting over a great cross for JORDAN SMITH who slid in to provide the finish.
In 76 minutes King and Ballantyne replaced Downie and Smith.
In 77 minutes Binnie went in to a challenge with the keeper in the air and was flattened resulting in a
penalty. McGinlay was booked for his challenge. GARY BRASS confidently converted the spot kick.
Beagley replaced Binnie for Broxburn.
In 80 minutes King tried to flick the ball over Harrison with hand ball been given just outside the box on the right. A great cross was played to the back post but Page was given offside.
The comeback was complete by the Brox in 81 minutes Brass won a free kick which was taken long and
deep by Harrison Brass won the header which was partially saved by McGinlay but ANDREW MAIR was on hand
to flick the ball into the net.
In 85 minutes the hard working Newall went down with cramp having to be replaced by Cowley.
The Brox were still pressing for goals Tait’s shot being blocked for a corner.
In 93 minutes a Gregory cross took a deflection off Gillen and was right on the money and needed
another strong diving save from Donoghue to prevent a late equaliser.
In 94 minutes Harrison spotted McGinlay off his line and tried an audacious effort from the half way line which beat the keeper but just went over the bar.
An excellent comeback win and team performance from Broxburn against an opponent just above us in
the league. This sets us up nicely for the upcoming League Cup campaign which starts for the Brox on
12th March at home to Craigroyston.
Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 3 – 2 Musselburgh

MUSSELBURGH McGINLEY , ORRU ,MYLES (SIPOWICZ 46m) , REILLY (GREGORY 65m) , JEFFRIES , WOODS ,REID , FIDDLER , DOWNIE (KING 76m) , SMITH (BALLANTYNE 76m) , PAGE . SUBS McRAE , HAMILL

REFEREE MR K.LINDSAY ASSISTANTS MISS V.ALLAN , MR A.BROWN

BROXBURN ATH V TYNECASTLE

ATTENDANCE 124

 

In atrocious conditions It was Tynecastle who had the advantage of the strong west to east wind . Broxburn had the first opportunity on five minutes when a ball through was held up with the wind and Gary Brass couldnt get a shot away as the visiting defence got back to clear his attempt . Tynecastle created a chance on 15 minutes when  a great ball across the six yard box found no takers for the visitors  and the ball went wide right for a bye kick . Three minutes later Joe Tait  turned and shot just wide left of the target . Gary Brass had an other chance on 23 minutes but it was blocked and cleared . Tait put a great ball across when racing clear but it was cut out before reaching two team mates on the edge of the box . Gordon Donaldson went on a good run into the box but his cut back was cut out and cleared .Shaun Harrison done well to head a ball for a corner from a ball put in from the right from a free kick  .Luke Kennedy tested Shaun Donoghue with a shot but the keeper saved comfortably . Ryan Cameron forced a great save from Donoghue as Tynecastle tried to get a goal before the break . Joe Tait with a minute left of the half was clear into the box and decided to cut the ball back to Newall who fired over when he could have shot himself . JOE TAIT made no mistake a minute later when a good ball in from the right was met by a volley from Gary Brass that crashed of the bar before Tait fired home from 7 yards .

The second half Liam Gray tried his luck with the wind at his back and forced Jamie Rae to tip over from thirty yards . Binnie was thwarted by the keeper who dived at his feet on 54 minutes . On the hour mark Brass sent Binnie through but he pulled his strike wide left .Broxburn doubled their lead a minute later when Craig Newall went on a great run down the right and put a superb ball into the path of JACKSON BARKER who turned the ball into the net .Broxburn were in control of the game and created more chances and Barker just failed to get his shot away on 79 minutes . Tynecastle were handed a life line in spectacular style when a ball played from the left to the back post it found the head of JACKSON BARKER who bulleted a header into his own net with five minutes remaining . He was caught unawares as the ball fired of his head . Straight from the kick off Liam Gray fired a shot goalwards but the back tracking Jamie Rae in the visitors goal got his fingers to it to tip over the bar . Broxburn  made sure of the points with the last kick of the ball when GREG BINNIE raced through on to a Newall through ball and as he ran into the box unchallenged he fired home .

A good , deserved three points and reward for a good performance by the side . We now travel to Tranent for a league match next Saturday with a 2-30pm kick off .

REFEREE MR A.SHEPHERD     ASSISTANTS  MR D.KERR , MR J. HEGGIE

TYNECASTLE   RAE , DAWSON , JARDINE , PENNYCUICK  (T.HENDRY 72m), F.HENDRY (GREIG 72m) , JANCZYK ,ELLIOT , KENNEDY , PONTON , STEEL , CAMERON  SUBS  TODD , CONNOLLY , WALES ,  POWER.

Broxburn Athletic vs Preston Athletic

Report 

Friendly – Broxburn Athletic v Preston Athletic – 19/01/2022

Broxburn welcomed high flying Preston Athletic from the First Division Conference B for a friendly to the Albyn on a bitterly cold evening.

The Brox started on the front foot and in the 2nd minute Trialist No 6 getting off a shot which hit Binnie deflecting to the right and well defended by Prior for the visitors.

Preston’s first effort at goal came 2 minutes later Forsyth taking a free kick from 35 yards out but blazing the ball well over the bar.

Both sides were both trying to get the ball down and play which was making for an entertaining encounter.

In 8 minutes two of the Broxburn trialists nos. 10 & 7 combined well with a cross from the right being blocked for a corner. The ball was half cleared from the corner and played back into Wright who was measuring up his shot when Prior intercepted and forced the ball out for another corner. The visitors cleared their lines effectively from Beesley’s corner.

In 13 minutes Forsyth crossed from the left finding Preston’s Trialist No.9 who headed the ball into the net but from an offside position.

Binnie was having a good tussle with Preston centre half Prior who made a timely challenge to prevent the home forward creating a shooting chance.

Beesley was having an influential game in midfield for the Brox and he played a great through ball to Trialist No 10 but he was well tackled by Forsyth to prevent the Broxburn player getting in on goal.

In 18 minutes the best chance of the game fell to the home side Beesley once again pulling the strings sending Trialist 7 in on keeper Pennycuick who did well to hold up his progress, the ball broke to Binnie who fired wide.

Another good build up from Broxburn with Trialist 10 and Newall combining with the latters cutback finding Barker who shot wide.

In 21 minutes the visitors were awarded a penalty when Wright was adjudged to have brought down Jack. HAMILTON confidently dispatched the spot kick into the home net to give Preston the lead.

Newall was fouled 25 yards from goal on the right, Beesley took the kick but no one in red could get a touch although there were shouts for a handball as the Preston defence cleared.

The visitors were stringing some nice passes together one of which gave Austin a chance to cross which he duly did striking the ball well forcing Donoghue into a save.

Jack and Trialist No 9 for Preston played a neat 1-2 which Nimmo did well to break up for the Brox. The visitors continued to weave neat passing patterns McNeill and Hamilton combining to set up Young who shot wide of goal.

In 36 minutes Newall was once again prominent down the right of the Broxburn attack cutting the ball back from the bye line but Archibald defended well for a corner. In the following minute another Newall cut back found Binnie whose shot was blocked for a corner.

In 40 minutes Broxburn carved out another chance great play between Trialist 10 and Beesley saw the latter play in Binnie on the right but Pennycuick did well to block Binnie’s well struck shot for a corner which was not capitalised on. 

Half Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 -1 Preston Athletic

Broxburn made a number of changes at half time, Hamilton, Donaldson, Murray, Tait & Greenhill replacing Donoghue, Trialist 3, Nimmo, Trialist 6, & Beesley.

Tait who had had a good game in Saturday’s win against Camelon, was once again lively leaving visiting defenders in his wake before being brought down it appeared but the referee wasn’t impressed and no penalty resulted.

In 51 minutes Tait was tormenting the visitors defence getting in another cross which no one in red could apply a touch to, Newall played the ball back in finding Binnie who was just off target with his effort.

The Brox continued to probe down the right Newall again finding Binnie who tried to lay the ball off to Tait but the visitors defence prevented the ball reaching its target.

In 54 minutes, Tait again made a great run down the left but again couldn’t find a red shirt , Newall dug out a cross from the right which Binnie won but couldn’t get his header on target.

Preston were shouting for a penalty in 59 minutes when Hamilton was shouldered off the ball in the box but the referee waved play on. The visitors then made 3 changes Malloy, Stokes and Grotlin on for Jack, Trialist 9 and Hamilton.

Nicol then came on for Trialist 7 for Broxburn. Archibald and Somers came on for Preston.

The substitutions proved profitable for the visitors in 69 minutes Somers corner found the head of STOKES whose flick found the top corner of the Broxburn net.

In 80 minutes a foul by Greenhill on Malloy 25 yards out let Archibald take a free kick which deflected off the home wall just eluding breaking to Malloy.

The visitors should have increased their advantage in the closing stages spurning great chances when well placed.

Full Time: Broxburn Athletic 0 -2 Preston Athletic

Broxburn Athletic: Donoghue, Newall, Trialist 3, Nimmo, Wright, Trialist 6, Trialist 7, Barker, Beesley, Trialist 10, Binnie

Subs: Hamilton; Nicol, Tait, Donaldson, Greenhill, Murray, Townsley

Preston Athletic: Pennycuick; Austin, Forsyth, O’Connor, Prior, Young, Jack, McNeill, Trialist 9 , Archibald, Hamilton

Subs: Newman; Archibald, Somers, Malloy, Stokes, Grotlin

 GES

BROXBURN ATH V CAMELON

ATTENDANCE 177

The visitors had the first opportunity on 7 minutes when Stevenson fired a ball across the six yard box but the ball eluded all and went for a throw in . A minute later the exact same happened . At the other end on ten minutes good play forced a corner which Gordon Donaldson headed over at the back of the six yard box . Joe Tait was causing problems down the left for the visitors defence and after another good run his cross was cut out for a corner that came to nothing . On 21 minutes good passing play around the box just failed to create an opening  for the home side . Two minutes later the visitors opened the scoring when a ball played across the box from the right hand corner of the 18 yard box found LEWIS McARTHUR at the back post unmarked to nod the ball home . Joe Tait saw an effort from the left hand side that went over the bar . Just after the half hour mark good football being played down the right saw Adam Murray fire over a cross that was turned behind for a corner under pressure . Kyle  Sampson fired a shot ,after good build up play , just past the left hand post from 25 yards out .Joe Tait made another good run down the left , his cross was cleared but only as far as Greg Nicol  who sent a shot just wide left of the post  for the last piece of action of the half .

Broxburn went on search for the equaliser early in the second half with Tait making another good run down the left into the box but his cut back cross was cut out by the keeper .  The equaliser came on 50 minutes when a ball into the box had the visiting defence all at sea , quite apt for the Mariners , and Gary Brass was about to fire home from six yards when he was brought down . GREG BINNIE stepped up to the spot and fired the spot kick home giving Jakub Welna no chance in the Camelon goal . The hosts should have taken the lead 4 minutes later when a corner to the back post should have been turned home but went wide left of the target . With the home side pressing hard Tait set up David Greenhill who fired a shot over the bar . The home side took the lead when Tait had a good shot blocked from the right and it fell kindly to GREG BINNIE who fired home for his and hiss side’s second .  On the hour mark a good run by Binnie gave claims for a penalty that the officials were not prepared to sanction . With ten minutes remaining Ross Nimmo forced a great save , not for the first time , from Welna  . A minute later a corner into the box was headed on by Donaldson and with his back to goal Shaun Harrison overhead kicked the ball goal ward but again Welna tipped the ball over at full stretch . The last chance fell to the home side with a couple of minutes remaining a short corner on the left was then played into the box and it was cleared to Gordon Donaldson who’s effort was tipped around over the bar .

A good performance and deserved three points just the tonic the side and club needed . With no game next week it was important to stop the bad run and we can now give players with niggling injuries a proper break and those with not so much game time will get their opportunity on Wednesday evening when we play Preston Athletic in a friendly at the Albyn Park with a 8pm kick off .

CAMELON   WELNA , SANDISON , McILDUFF , FEE , SHARP (GRIBBEN 65m) , COWAN (BOYLE 90m) , McARTHUR , McTAGGART (WALLACE 90m),  SAMPSON (HOPKINSON 71m) , ANDERSON , STEVENSON (PATON 71m) . SUBS   CATTANACH

REFEREE   MR A. SHEPHERD     ASSISTANTS  MR E. WALLS , MR R. MacARTNEY

 

BROXBURN ATH V LINLITHGOW ROSE

Attendance 500

With a maximum capacity due to government restrictions it was good to see the maximum capacity being filled for this tasty fixture . The home side started the brighter when Andrew Gillen ran through the midfield before firing over from 25 yards out . Greg Binnie was sent through into the box on the right hand side and fired a shot that went just wide right into the side net . On thirteen minutes Linlithgow created a chance but the home defence stood strong and the ball bas turned behind for a corner that came to nothing . Half  way through the half a free kick to the visitors central and just outside the box gave them a chance to open the scoring but the effort went well over the bar and the chance was gone .  The game was a bit of a scrappy affair with both teams finding it hard to break each other down . With five minutes remaining Linlithgow pushed for the opener  but to know avail the closest coming from a throw in that was lobbed over the six yard box but Wallace was equal to Alan Docherty’s shot and well saved .

The second half started as the first half finished with Wallace making a good stop on 50 minutes . The opening goal came 4 minutes later when ALAN DOCHERTY gathered the ball in midfield  and from  25 yards out fired a ball into the top right hand corner by way of a deflection of Daniel Nimmo that wrong footed Wallace . Mark Stowe had a golden opportunity to double his side lead but shot passed the post disappointingly for the Linlithgow faithful . Wallace made a great save from Jack Ogilvie on 63 minutes .Broxburn tried hard to get back on level terms and on 79 minutes a great ball across the box was agonisingly just too far in front of Michael Beagley  running in at the back post . Three minutes later a corner in from the right was met by the head of Greg Nicol who sent his header crashing off the right hand post and away for a bye kick . Linlithgow should have sealed the points in the last minute of normal time when Conor McKenzie was through one on one with Wallace with the keeper coming off best saving for a corner .  Linlithgow made sure of the points in injury time when Mark Stowe made his way into the box from the left hand side corner and was challenged by Graig Newall who was adjudged to have fouled the top scorer . MARK STOWE stepped up and fired a unstoppable penalty past Conor Wallace into the top right hand side .

Disappointment from the home side after a good game to watch , not to take anything from the match  will take the positives out of this and move on to Saturdays game at Lothianthistle Hutchiesonvale on January the 8th with a 3pm kick off at Ainslie Park .

LINLITHGOW ROSE   SHAW , LAWRIE (THOMSON 65m) , THOM , STOWE , DOCHERTY , HARE , OGILVIE (McKENZIE 65m) , McMULLAN , SNEDDON (PAYNE 72m), MacPHERSON , BREMNER ( ALLAN 72m) .  SUBS McMINN , BAUR  , WATT

 

Referee Mr. D. Graves  Assistants Mr. C. Macrae  , Mr. C. Stirling

BROXBURN ATH V TYNECASTLE

BROXBURN ATH V JEANFIELD SWIFTS

Attendance 126

Another cold afternoon as games being abandoned around the region because of snow , no adverse weather at the Albyn . Paul Simpson was the first to try for goal after only 2 minutes but his shot went wide of the target . A minute late Ross Allum at the other end tried an ambitious shot from 30 yards that went wide left of the visitors goals . Gary Fergus should have done better on 6 minutes when through one on one with Connor Wallace but the keeper came out on top with a good save . The visitors took the lead a minute later when a ball played across the six yard box from the right found DAYLE ROBERTSON unmarked at the back post with the easiest of tasks to turn the ball into the net . It was to get worse on 15  minutes when Daniel Nimmo fouled the forward in the box and gave away a penalty . DAYLE ROBERTSON stepped up and fired home from the spot . Good pressure on 18 minutes from the home side ended when Player Manager Chris Townsley lobbed the ball goal ward but the keeper managed to clutch it at full stretch . Craig Newal made Dalton work in the visitors goal with his cross dipping under the bar he tipped it over for a corner . Four minutes later on 36 minutes the visitors increased their lead when when Christopher Scott put a ball over from the left and the home defence did not pick up CHRISTOPHER DODD who turned the ball home unchallenged . They almost made it four two minutes later when Christopher Scott fired in a free kick that Wallace saved before being turned behind for a corner .

Three minutes into the second half it could have been four but the Jeanfield forward was crowded out and the danger was cleared .  Broxburn got back in the game on 51 minutes when great play out of defence was followed by a long through ball that GREG BINNIE out muscled the defender before  slotting the ball home . The same player should have done better six minutes later when a great ball across the box land at Binnie 6 yards out and with everyone expecting the net to bulge he some how scooped it over the bar .Just after the hour mark Gary Fergus had a golden opportunity to score but he headed , over under no pressure . Broxburn were pressing hard and were rewarded with sustained pressure when a ball into the six yard box produced a scramble before DANIEL NIMMO up for a corner was there to prod the ball over the line .  A good ball in from the left found Fergus who’s shot was well saved by Wallace before his defence cleared the ball up the park .  Ross Allum almost equalised but his shot was well saved by Dalton before the defence cleared the ball away from the danger area . Broxburn pressed for the equaliser but to no avail and Jeanfield went back to Perth with the three points .

JEANFIELD SWIFTS   DALTON , REID , WHITEHEAD , DAIZANSKI ,F.SMITH , SIMPSON (STRUTHERS 75m) , FERGUS , DODD (DONALD 88m) , SCOTT , ROBERTSON (McLAREN 75m) , S.SMITH  SUBS MITCHELL

REFEREE MR A. GRIEVE   ASSISTANTS  MR J.FAIRLEY , MR S.ROBERTSON

BROXBURN ATHLETIC V UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

attendance 102

On a cold bitter day the hardy souls were hoping for some action on the park to warm everybody up ..With nothing to note the first 20 minutes it was the hosts who showed some good play which saw Jackson Barker put a ball square to Joe Tait who blasted well over from 18 yards . Two minutes later it was Tom Cowley who set Joe up but this time he shot wide left from a similar position .On the half hour mark a ball into the box  was turned behind for a corner for the visitors . The corner in resulted with a bit of a scramble which ended with a shot from James Berry which was saved by Connor Wallace . Ben Redwood fired a shot just wide right two minutes later .Craig Newall did well getting down the right hand side before firing a low cross  across the box that came of a Broxburn forward but went wide right of the target . The final effort of a dreary first half fell to Jason Jarvis who fired over from 30 yards out .

Jason Jarvis  had the first go at goals  in the second half but saw his effort go wide right . Scott McArthur  went on a run before firing over the bar . A ball in from the right was not dealt with and McCarthur knows he should have done better than fire wide left from 6 yards out . Half way through the second half Craig Newall turned a good effort into the box from the visitors  behind for a corner . Joe Tait made a good run down the left and put a teasing cross across the box but there were no takers to turn the ball home .  A minute later a corner to the back post saw Player/Manager Chris Townsley head goal ward but his effort was saved comfortably .  The only goal of the game came on 77 minutes when a free kick on the right was played into the box which was headed towards goal but wide the Stirling forward kept the ball live firing back in to the near post where BEN REDWOOD prodded the ball home . Ten minutes left and a corner for the visitors resulted with a effort from Mathew Burrows  go just over the bar . Jason Jarvis saw a header come of the bar with four minutes left  to end any chances for both teams as Stirling run down the clock .

With a very makeshift defence today against a team a league higher in the pyramid would  pose a challenge but i felt we did not let ourselves down and we can take a lot of positives into next week’s home game against Jeanfield Swifts  in the league with a 2-30pm kick off .

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING   FRY , STANGER , HUTCHISON , DOWNIE , BURROWS , DOAN , BERRY ,  McARTHUR ( PENKER 65m) , REDWOOD ( ZOETAN 81m) ,McGALE  , JARVIS  SUBS DAVIDSON , KENNEDY , TAYLOR , LAVERY

REFEREE  MR C.WILSON    ASSISTANTS   MR E.WALLS , MR S. ROSS