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Match Report
East of Scotland Premier League – Broxburn Athletic v Crossgates Primrose – 05/12/2020
An incredible game that had to be seen to be believed as Broxburn returned to Albyn Park after a run of away games. There was one change in the home side from Wednesday’s draw at Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale Ross replacing Beesley. Crossgates also had one change from last Saturday’s home defeat against Camelon, Campbell replacing Leighton.
Broxburn started well earning a free kick 22 yards from goal Binnie fouled by McDonald. Ross took the kick which hit the defensive wall and broke to Nicol whose shot took a deflection for a corner. Greenhill took the corner which was curling towards goal and needed a header from Swan to concede another corner which nothing came of.
Crossgates had their first opportunity in the 7th minute also from a free kick 25 yards from goal but Lawrie blasted the kick high over the bar.
In the 11th minute Gillen sent Binnie away down the right and his cross just needed some more pace and it may have reached Brass at the back post but was cut out and well defended.
Binnie and Brass were combining well, Binnie getting in a shot which was blocked running through to keeper Burt.
Broxburn continued to build their moves well Ireland cutting inside to get a shot on target then good work from Ross whose cross was met by the head of Brass bringing a save from Burt.
In 19 minutes the visitors were close to taking the lead Aitken playing the ball wide right to Campbell he stabbed the ball across goal taking a deflection off Grant with Wallace doing brilliantly to claw the ball off the line.
Broxburn responded with a good move down the left, Redmond picking out Nicol who surged past the Crossgates defenders, his cut back was good but out of reach of Ross.
As the game swung from end to end Campbell played a long ball finding McKenzie who picked out Lawrie who cut inside into a good position but fired over the bar when well placed.
Moffat was booked for a foul on Binnie in 29 minutes.
From the resultant free kick Greenhill’s shot was well struck forcing Burt to save but he couldn’t hold on to the ball, BINNIE was first to the rebound and smashed it into the net.
Broxburn doubled their advantage almost immediately Redmond’s cross from the left was out of reach of keeper Burt and BRASS headed the ball down into the net.
Things improved further for the home side Ireland and Binnie combining to set up ROSS who hit a cracking shot which was blocked by Forbes, breaking back to Ross who fired the ball into the top corner to put Broxburn three goals to the good.
Broxburn almost had another on the stroke of half time, from a short corner Greenhill crossed with Wright getting a header on goal which just crept past the post.
Half Time Broxburn Athletic 3– 0 Crossgates Primrose
Crossgates with nothing to lose pressed forward at the start of the second half, Campbell firing in a cross which squirmed under Wallace and went for a corner.
From the corner Campbell intelligently picked out GALLOWAY about 25 yards from goal and he hit a shot which took a deflection and nestled in the bottom right hand corner of Wallace’s net.
In 52 minutes great work from Binnie forced Forbes into an error, Ireland’s pin point pass picking out BRASS who fired the ball past Burt to make it 4-1.
From kick off Crossgates were allowed to run down the field Campbell crossing to the back post where LAWRIE took one touch to control then fired the ball past Wallace.
Crossgates threatened again in 55 minutes from a Campbell corner Swan winning the header which went wide of target.
Lumsden then replaced McKenzie for the visitors.
Incredibly Crossgates pulled another goal back in 56 minutes Swan’s cross again to the back post was won by Aitken he picked out LAWRIE who flicked the ball over Wallace to make it 4-3.
Broxburn were stung into a response, Ross from a run down the right played the ball to Brass whose shot was blocked by Swan.
Ross was again prominent in Broxburn’s next attack again finding Brass who this time shot narrowly past with Burt beaten.
A trialist replaced Moffat for Crossgates in 60 minutes.
Ross went another good run in 66 minutes but with great options either side and ahead of him he took on one man too many and the chance was gone.
In 70 minuttes Broxburn replaced Redmond and Ireland with Murray and Beesley.
From a Campbell cross Lawrie was pulled back by Grant with referee Gamble awarding a penalty and booking the Broxburn player.
Lawrie took the kick which was magnificently saved by Wallace on to the post and cleared.
Nicol was booked for a rash challenge on Aitken in 77 minutes.
As Broxburn continued to play out from the back Crossgates were chasing them down at every opportunity which fashioned a chance for the trialist who hit the ball straight to Wallace.
Crossgates made a further change Reece Sawers replaced by Lewis Sawers. Kelly replaced Brass for Broxburn.
In 84 minutes Wallace come out confidently to claim a cross. He then threw the ball short this time it went to a Crossgates player who slipped the ball to the TRIALIST whose shot took a deflection on the way into the net to tie the game.
In 86 minutes a Greenhill shot was blocked it broke to Binnie who turned and shot which looked to be heading in until Galloway brilliantly managed to stop.
Nimmo replaced Binnie in 88 minutes.
Then in stoppage time the ever dangerous Campbell played a 1-2 with Lumsden got himself inbetween Murray and Wright, there did seem minimal if any contact but enough for referee Gamble to award a penalty. This time LAWRIE made no mistake from the spot to complete his hat trick and an unbelievable come back from the visitors to clinch the 3 points.
Full Time Broxburn Athletic 4 – 5 Crossgates Primrose
Teams:
Broxburn Athletic: Wallace (c); Gillen, Redmond, Wright, Grant; Greenhill, Nicol, Ireland Ross, Binnie, Brass
Subs: Donoghue (Unused), Murray, Kelly, Beesley, Nimmo, Turnbull (unused), Cowley (unused)
Crossgates Primrose: Burt; Swan, R. Sawers, Forbes, McDonald, Moffat, Galloway, Lawrie, Campbell, Aitken, McKenzie
Subs: Nutt (unused), L.Sawers, Lumsden, Trialist (15), Trialist(16) (unused), Trialist (18) (unused)
BROXBURN ATH V IRVINE MEADOW
Soccer Shop Direct Challenge Cup Second Round– Broxburn Athletic v Irvine Meadow XI – 21/11/2020
A return to cup tie action against West Of Scotland league opposition in the shape of Irvine Meadow was always going to be a tough game and so it proved to be. Broxburn showed 4 changes from the game at Jeanfield Swifts, Harrison for the suspended Wright, Binnie for the suspended Kelly, Ireland for Turnbull and Beesley for Brass. Irvine Meadow also made 3 changes from their home loss against Hurlford, McLennan, Pooler and Baird for Carnwath, Henderson and D. Miller.
After a couple of heavy rain showers and a swirling wind to contend with both teams took time to settle.
In the 6th minute good work from Ross saw his cross deflect off a visiting defender for a corner which Beesley took, the headed clearance fell to Grant whose volley ran safely through to keeper Marley.
In 9 minutes Donaldson picked up a knock for Broxburn and had to go off to be replaced by Murray.
Ross was spoken to by referee Shepherd in 12 minutes for a foul.
McLaughlin played in a great free kick into the box for Irvine Meadow in 16 minutes which no one could get on the end of.
Ross was then booked for a push on Sharpe.
Sharpe got in a shot for the visitors from the edge of the box in the 17th minute but it was high and wide of Wallace’s goal.
With Irvine Meadow starting to adapt well to the conditions they went ahead from a corner in 18 minutes, a good delivery from McLaughlin with SLOOVES left unmarked to bullet a header into the net.
Broxburn in trying to get a foothold in the game were almost caught again as the visitors broke at speed McLennan shooting wide from good position.
Another McLaughlin corner in 27 minutes saw McLennan getting his head to the ball but his effort went wide of the target.
McKie was giving Gillen a difficult afternoon beating him to the bye line to get in a cut back which found POOLER whose shot took a deflection off a home defender and into the net to put Irvine Meadow 2 goals to the good with 29 minutes gone.
Broxburn responded in 32 minutes Ross getting the better of Baird to get in a great cross which just eluded Binnie.
The home side went even closer 3 minutes later from their best move of the half Ireland played an excellent through ball to Beesley whose shot had Marley beaten but just crept past the right hand post.
The half ended with Harrison heading over the bar from a Beesley corner.
Half Time Broxburn Athletic 0– 2 Irvine Meadow XI
The visitors made the better start to the 2nd half creating a shooting opportunity for McLennan who shot over the bar in 46 minutes.
McCrae was booked in 49 minutes for a foul on Beesley.
Binnie was booked for talking out of turn to the referee in 53 minutes.
Broxburn had their first chance of the second half in 56 minutes from a Beesley free kick, Ireland got in a shot which was blocked, the ball broke to Grant but he hurried his shot with his left foot and it went harmlessly over the bar.
Irvine Meadow were awarded a free kick in good position in 58 minutes but this time McLaughlin’s effort was high and wide of goal.
Broxburn then broke down the other end of the field playing the ball into Binnie who controlled the ball well and fired in a shot which was straight at Marley.
There was then a flash point in 69 minutes Murray took a bad touch and in trying to retrieve the situation went in heavily on Sharpe which resulted in the referee brandishing a red card to the Broxburn player.
With a mountain to climb and in the same position position as last weeks game ie. 2 goals down and a man down, Broxburn tried to get back into the game Beesley with a free kick in good position curled the ball round the visitors wall but was easily saved by Marley.
Broxburn fashioned another shooting opportunity in 74 minutes but Cowley’s effort was high and wide.
Sharpe was booked for Irvine Meadow.
Cowley was then replaced by the introduction of Turnbull for Broxburn. The visitors also made a change Martin for Pooler.
Irvine Meadow then played a long ball forward which went over Harrison on the left side BOYD controlled nicely and lobbed over the advancing Wallace into the net to seal the game for the visitors in 78 minutes.
Broxburn made further changes Richards and Redmond replacing Ross and Beesley.
There was almost a fourth goal McLaughlin chipping the ball through for Boyd with Gillen claiming offside Wallace did well to save Boyd’s shot.
The visitors replaced Sharpe and Boyd with Reilly and Wardrope in 81 minutes.
In 83 minutes a good cross from Gillen was well controlled by Binnie who turned well and fired off a shot which forced a save from Marley.
Nicol was booked for Broxburn in 86 minutes.
Irvine Meadow were merited winners on the day advancing comfortably to the 3rd round. Broxburn will need to dust themselves down and look for improvement in their visit to Dunbar United back in league action on Tuesday.
Full Time Broxburn Athletic 0– 3 Irvine Meadow XI
Teams:
Broxburn Athletic: Wallace; Gillen, Donaldson, Harrison (c), Grant; Beesley, Nicol, Cowley; Ireland, Binnie, Ross
Subs: Donoghue (Unused), Murray, Richards, Greenhill (Unused) Nimmo (Unused), Redmond, Turnbull
Irvine Meadow XI: Marley; Slooves, McCrae, Sharpe, McLennan, McKie, Boyd, McLaughlin, Pooler, Findlay, Baird
Subs: Martin, Reilly, Wardope, Carnwath (unused), McLean (unused), D. Miller (unused), L. Miller (unused)
BROXBURN ATH V TYNECASTLE
East of Scotland Premier League – Broxburn Athletic v Tynecastle – 10/11/2020
The first night match at the Albyn this season saw Broxburn’s undefeated home record come to an end as an energetic Tynecastle side proved too hot to handle. The night didn’t get off to a good start with David Greenhill injured in the warm up, Jack Beesley stepping up from the bench. In other changes from Saturdays win v Blackburn Gillen replaced the suspended Wright, Kelly for Brass and Hopkinson for Ireland. Tynecastle made one change kennedy for Fletcher Hendry.
Broxburn were first to threaten Ross being allowed space to run into by the Tynecastle defence his shot was blocked the Brox players claiming by use of a hand but referee Luke wasn’t interested in their claims.
Redmond made good ground down the left in 4 minutes but his cross was cut out by the visitors defence.
Tynecastle threated for the first time in 5 minutes when Cowley and Redmond failed to deal with a corner Hendry fired the ball over the home cross bar.
Ross again was allowed freedom to run and went down in the penalty area under challenge from Butler but referee Luke waved away the penalty appeals.
The visitors were very lively in their play going forward Combe getting clear on the right to send in a great ball which Cameron almost turned goalwards.
Hopkinson and Beesley combined well down the right, Beesley’s cut back went to Cowley whose shot hit a Tynecastle defender again the home players claiming handball, the ball broke to Kelly who bundled the ball into the net but was flagged offside.
Ross once again got into good position in 13 minutes but this time he shot just wide and over.
Tynecastle began to get a grip a grip in midfield and in 20 minutes the trailist left back fired in a shot just wide of the right hand post.
The visitors were dangerous from set plays setting up Kennedy to shoot over the bar and Hendry heading wide from a Kennedy corner in 26 minutes.
Redmond got a shot off in 27 minutes which he didn’t quite catch but forced a save from Jackson. Cowley was then next to have a shot for the Brox when in good position but his shot went wide of the right hand post.
On the half hour the deadlock was broken, ANDERSON went past Cowley and wasn’t closed down and he hit a great left foot shot past Wallace into the net.
Ross tried to respond for Broxburn in 33 minutes but his shot from 20 yards out went wide left.
Broxburn were punished in 37 minutes Grant trying to head the ball back but this was latched onto by COMBE who rounded Wallace and he slotted the ball into the empty net.
Ross was booked for Broxburn in 41 minutes.
Tynecastle forced 2 corners in quick succession Butler heading just wide from the second kick.
Half Time Broxburn Athletic 0– 2 Tynecastle
Broxburn made a change at half time Binnie replacing Hopkinson. Tynecastle introduced Wales for Hendry.
In 49 minutes from a nice build up Wales fired well wide for the visitors as they continued to dominate.
Broxburn then put together a decent move Binnie and Cowley combining to set up Ross but his shot was high and over the bar.
Kelly got in a good cross in 51 minutes which Beesley headed back to Cowley whose shot was blocked by the visitors defence.
In 59 minutes Broxburn made 2 changes Kelly and Beesley replaced by Brass and Turnbull.
The game was effectively won on the hour when Tynecastle cut through the home defence Kennedy playing a great ball to Cameron on the left whose cross was met by COMBE inside the 6 yard box and he applied the finish.
Broxburn’s patient passing game from the back was constantly under pressure from the eager Tynecastle midfield and forwards and created chances, Kennedy’s shot in 64 minutes bringing a save from Wallace.
An excellent Murray free kick for Broxburn just eluded Nicol as the home side strived to open their account.
Nicol was then shown a yellow card and Ireland replaced Cowley. Tynecastle also made a change Dawson for Fisher.
In 77 minutes Ireland lost the ball down the left side with Cameron getting in a cross which Wallace had to save.
In 78 minutes there was a flare up between a number of players from both sides Gillen and Cameron were booked.
From an Ireland free kick in 82 minutes Nicol got in a good shot which clipped the outside of the post on the way wide.
The game petered out to the final whistle with Tynecastle putting in an impressive display and were deserved victors on the night.
Full Time Broxburn Athletic 0– 3 Tynecastle
Teams:
Broxburn Athletic: Wallace (c); Murray, Redmond, Gillen, Grant, Cowley, Nicol, Beesley; Hopkinson, Kelly, Ross
Subs: Donoghue (Unused), Donaldson (unused), Binnie, Greenhill (unused), Ireland, Brass, Turnbull
Tynecastle: Jackson; Stevenson, Trialist A, Jardine, Butler, Kennedy, Combe, Anderson, Fisher, Hendry, Cameron
Subs: Tufail (GK unused), Wales, Dawson, Murray (unused), F. Hendry (unused), Steel (unused), Trialist B (unused)
BROXBURN ATH V BLACKBURN UTD
East of Scotland Premier League – Broxburn Athletic v Blackburn United – 07/11/2020
In a derby game that had everything Broxburn showed 3 changes from last Saturday’s win against Whitehill Welfare. Murray, Wright and Ireland for Gillen, Harrison and Kelly. Blackburn showed one change from their win at Sauchie Drummond for McClung.
Blackburn kicked off but lost the ball in the Broxburn half, Ireland played a great ball forward to Brass who turned brilliantly and his through ball sent ROSS clear and he cracked an unstoppable shot passed keeper King into the net to put the Brox 1 up in 17 seconds.
Blackburn responded in 5 minutes Laurie Devine heading just past the left hand post.
Brass and Ross combined once again for the home side in 7 minutes but Ross stumbled at the vital moment.
Then a turning point 2 minutes later, striker Campbell was played through just outside the penalty area, Wright’s attempted challenge brought down the Blackburn player with referee Grieve left with little option but to show a red card as a goal scoring opportunity had been denied.
The sending off forced a defensive re-shuffle for Broxburn, Nicol moving back into centre defence alongside Grant.
In 11 minutes from a MacLeod corner Campbell won the ball in the air but his header went over the cross bar. The equaliser was only delayed by a minute as Devine got the better of Nicol down the right, his cross forced Wallace into a save with the ball breaking to SMITH who smacked the ball into the net.
There were then a couple of bookings Lawrie for a foul on Brass and Cowley for a professional foul to prevent a Blackburn break.
Greenhill got in a shot at the visitors goal in 21 minutes but he didn’t catch it correctly and was easily collected by King.
In 25 minutes from a short corner between Greenhill and Ross who played the ball to Ireland who tried to go past McLeod but was brought down. Referee Grieve pointed to the spot with ROSS stepping up to take the penalty which he smashed into the net for his 8th goal of the season.
A mistake from Nicol in 28 minutes provided Redfern with a decent opportunity for Blackburn but he failed to find a telling cross. Brass was then booked for Broxburn.
Blackburn equalised for the second time in 33 minutes, MacLeod send a free kick into the Broxburn box, Campbell once again won the header which hit the inside of the post bounced back out to DRUMMOND who applied the finish.
In 42 minutes Brass was fouled by Lawrie giving Greenhill an opportunity from a free kick which he floated to the back post just eluding Redmond.
Half Time Broxburn Athletic 2– 2 Blackburn United
Broxburn kicked off the second half with Beesley on for Ireland and went straight onto the attack Murray’s cross being won by Brass who headed back across the goal but there was no one in a red shirt to take advantage.
Broxburn won a free kick after good play by Cowley and Beesley which was stopped by a hand ball. Beesley put over a brilliant ball which GRANT timed his run perfectly to get on the end of to guide the ball into the net for his first ever Broxburn goal.
Mildren then picked up a yellow card for pulling back Brass in 58 minutes.
Blackburn went close in 61 minutes from a MacLeod corner Mildren made good contact with his head but just over the bar. Kane was next to have an effort at the Broxburn goal but his shot was well over the bar.
KELLY was then introduced for Brass in 68 minutes and had a dramatic instant impact Ross taking a quick free kick allowing Kelly to get clear of the visitors defence and with his second touch applied a great finish past King.
Blackburn tried to hit back quickly from a MacLeod corner the ball was played to Redfern whose shot came through a crowd of legs which Wallace must have seen late but he managed to touch round the post.
Blackburn made 3 changes in 75 minutes Jordan Devine, Watson and Howie for Lawrie, Smith and Laurie Devine.
Blackburn then had another chance in 77 minutes great combination play between Campbell and Redfern put the latter in on goal from a tight angle on the left but his chip went over the bar.
Campbell then went close in 80 minutes his shot going narrowly wide as the visitors fought hard to get back into the game.
In 87 minutes Broxburn sent on Gillen for Cowley.
The Brox nearly added a fifth goal Beesley and Ross combining at a free kick which Ross hit on target forcing King to tip over the bar.
In injury time, MacLeod was booked for kicking the ball away to end a frustrating afternoon for the visitors.
An entertaining encounter with a great 3 points for Broxburn having had to play 80 minutes with 10 men. Sets things up nicely for the visit of Tynecastle on Tuesday.
Full Time Broxburn Athletic 4– 2 Blackburn United
Teams:
Broxburn Athletic: Wallace (c); Murray, Redmond, Wright, Grant; Cowley, Nicol, Greenhill; Ireland, Brass, Ross
Subs: Donoghue (Unused), Hopkinson (unused), Gillen, Binnie (unused), Kelly, Beesley, Turnbull (unused)
Blackburn United: King; Mildren, Drummond, Lawrie, Browne, Kane, Smith, MacLeod, L. Devine, Campbell, Redfern
Subs: J. Devine, Watson, Howie, Anderson (unused), Swanson (unused), Kidd (GK unused)
BROXBURN ATH V WHITEHILL WELFARE
East of Scotland Premier League – Broxburn Athletic v Whitehill Welfare – 31/10/2020
With a strong wind blowing around Albyn Park both teams deserve great credit for serving up an entertaining encounter in difficult condItions. Broxburn showed 5 changes from last Saturday’s cup success against Creetown. Gillen, Harrison, Greenhill, Cowley and Ross for Murray, Wright, Ireland, Turnbull and Beesley.
Broxburn kicked off with the elements in their favour and were first to threaten in 4 minutes Ross playing a great through ball to Kelly whose shot was blocked by Connell.
From a Greenhill corner in the 5th minute Kelly’s shot once again was blocked this time by Murray.
Whitehill continued to defend well blocking shots from Brass and Cowley.
In 7 minutes a great cross from Kelly was played to the back post where Ross did well to stretch and get something on the ball but he couldn’t direct his shot on target going wide of the post.
Then a blow for Broxburn in 10 minutes, captain Harrison picking up a knock and not able to continue, Wright being his replacement.
With the wind assisting, Broxburn had a spell of 3 successive corners played into the Whitehill penalty box by Greenhill all dangerous with keeper Gilpin coming up with a good save from Brass.
From another Greenhill corner in 23 minutes Grant got a header on target which was easily collected by Gilpin.
Ross who had been switched to the left wing, cut inside to get a shot in on goal which went past the left hand post.
Whitehill had rarely been seen as an attacking force in the first half hour but from a long throw in on the right Lough flicked the ball on with his head and the TRIALIST swept the ball past Wallace.
This stung Broxburn into action in 32 minutes, Ross firing a shot on target which Gilpin held.
From a short corner in the following minute Greenhill’s cross come shot had Gilpin diving to his right to push to safety.
The Brox continued to dominate and from another good passing move Nicol fired in a shot wide of the post.
In 38 minutes Broxburn went even closer when a corner was cleared out to Ross he cracked a great shot at goal from 20 yards from which, Gilpin pulled off an amazing save to keep his side in front.
Half Time Broxburn Athletic 0– 1 Whitehill Welfare
In the second half Broxburn went straight on the offensive from kick off Gillen playing a great through ball to Brass sending him through with only Gilpin to beat but the keeper came up with another big save for the visitors.
Whitehill responded in 47 minutes with conditions now in their favour Barfoot taking on an ambitious shot from 25 yards which was always heading wide of goal.
With Broxburn upping their tempo another chance presented itself in 49 minutes Brass heading down a cross into Greenhill’s path but his effort cleared the bar.
In the following minute Wilson took a free kick for Whitehill which he curled into the penalty box the ball bouncing off Grant and going safely through to Wallace.
As the home side continued to be in the ascendancy Wright played a great ball out to Ross on the left he got a great cross into the box which Greenhill headed over.
The same two players reversed roles in 55 minutes Ross forcing a save from Gilpin.
Whitehill were still a danger when breaking with Smith getting a shot in blocked by Gillen for a corner.
Broxburn made their second change in 60 minutes Kelly being replaced by Ireland.
In 61 minutes the home pressure eventually paid Wright sending Ross on a run down the left his cross was met by BRASS who fired past Gilpin into the net.
Some great interplay between Cowley and Ross in 64 minutes saw Ross shoot just wide of the left post.
In 65 minutes Whitehill were forced into a change Janczyk replacing the injured Murray.
Then a let off for Whitehill in 68 minutes Ross once again getting in a good cross which Brass gor on the end of his shot striking the left hand post, Greenhill’s follow up being saved by Gilpin.
In 71 minutes Cowley’s cross from the left was blocked by a Whitehill defenders hand . ROSS took the resultant penalty which he struck firmly into the bottom left hand corner of the net to put Broxburn ahead.
In 73 minutes a good croos by Ireland waswell defended by Connell as Brass was on hand to pick up on any mistake.
The visitors had their best move of the second half in 74 minutes nice passing between Janczyk and Lough who played the ball wide to O’Neill whose crossed found Smith on the penalty spot but he fired over the bar.
In 78 minutes Whitehill replaced O’Neill with Scobie. Shortly afterwards Broxburn also made a change Hopkinson replacing Cowley.
In 81 minutes Greenhill played a ball through expertly which held up in the wind which ROSS was first to react to he flicked the ball round Gilpin and fired the ball into the empty net.
Ross had a great chance for his hat trick two minutes later when he was in the clear again but he was too deliberate in his shot placement with Gilpin diving to his left to save.
In 85 minutes Barfoot shot wide left from 22 yards out as the visitors looked for a way back into the game.
In 90 minutes another excellent Broxburn move between Ross and Hopkinson saw the latter back heel the ball into the path of Brass whose shot was blocked by McCormack.
An excellent 3 points for Broxburn in really difficult conditions as the team continues to develop and gel. David Greenhill’s performance was deserving of man of the match.
Full Time Broxburn Athletic 3– 1 Whitehill Welfare
Teams:
Broxburn Athletic: Wallace; Gillen, Redmond, Harrison (c), Grant; Cowley, Nicol, Greenhill; Brass, Kelly, Ross
Subs: Donoghue (Unused), Hopkinson, Murray (unused), Wright, Ireland, Beesley (unused), Turnbull (unused)
Whitehill Welfare: Gilpin; Murray, Wilson, McCormack, Connell, Barfoot, Hand, Trialist, O’Neill, Smith, Lough
Subs: Twaddle (Unused), Keane (Unused), Connor (Unused), Scobie, Janczyk, Coats (GK) (Unused)
BROXBURN ATH V CREETOWN
Soccer Shop Direct Challenge Cup First Round– Broxburn Athletic v Creetown – 24/10/2020
The first cup tie of the season at Albyn Park with visitors Creetown making a 250 round trip from the South of Scotland to Albyn Park.
Broxburn had a couple of early opportunities from free kicks in decent positions Jack Beesley’s effort hitting the visitors defensive wall.
In the fifth minute Creetown showed they weren’t here to make up the numbers McHarrie latching on to a long ball and getting a shot in which flew wide of the goal.
Broxburn went closer to the opening goal in 10 minutes Beesley playing a great through ball to Hopkinson whose shot went wide of the post.
Creetown continued to carry some threat on breakaways and from a cross field pass Nathan McKay got off a shot on the right side of the penalty box but it was always going wide and into the side netting.
The visitors good spell continued with McKay in good position on the right his cutback found Jones whose cross was met by a timely interception from Wright as David Hughes was on hand to get a strike in on goal for Creetown. Connor Wallace punched the resultant corner clear of the goal.
In 18 minutes a mistake from Wright when his pass was intercepted allowed Herries to get in the first shot on target which Wallace comfortably saved.
Creetown were working really hard closing down Broxburn making it very difficult for the home side to create opportunities. However Hopkinson did manage to work a good position and his shot just crept wide of Brown’s right hand post.
In 22 minutes Ireland made good ground down the right beating Bruce his cross was over hit though.
On the half hour a good build up presented Hopkinson with a decent opportunity but Creetown full back Rogers got in a challenge just as the shot was struck which was easily collected by Brown.
Creetown were forced into a change in 33 minutes with Whorlow having picked up a knock, he was replaced by McKenzie.
The visitors had another good spell the hard working lone striker McHarrie getting in a good shot from the edge of the box and Rogers driving a dangerous cross across the face of the goal but no Creetown player was on hand to do any damage.
Broxburn responded from a Beesley corner Grant headed over the bar.
Half Time Broxburn Athletic 0– 0 Creetown
Broxburn made a half time change Ross for Kelly.
Hopkinson was first to threaten for Broxburn in the second half cutting inside on the left hand side his shot looked like heading for the target but was well blocked for a corner by Rogers.
With much more tempo about Broxburn’s play they finally unlock the visitors brave defence in 50 minutes Wright passed to ROSS who cut in from the left and his shot is well placed bouncing just in front of Brown in the Creetown goal into the right hand corner of his net.
In 52 minutes Broxburn won a free kick in good position on the left side which Beesley takes trying to catch Brown out at his near post but the ball hits the side netting.
With the pressure increasing Broxburn score a second goal in 54 minutes a delightful ball from Hopkinson frees ROSS who fires into the net.
Creetown made another change in 56 minutes Kiltie replacing Hanlon followed 3 minutes later by a Brox change Brass coming on for Hopkinson.
After a great team move, Ross crosses a great ball to the back post which Wright wins and heads back across the goal for REDMOND to head into the net from 3 yards for his first Broxburn goal.
In 63 minutes McKay is booked for Creetown, from the free kick Brass hits the visitors wall.
Broxburn were in control of the game now and only a great defensive tackle from Hughes on Ross prevents another scoring opportunity.
In 71 minutes Ireland sends over a great cross which Ross gets on the end of but his shot is blocked by McKay for a corner.
Jordan Wright picked up a booking in 72 minutes.
Hughes then hit a long range shot from fully 35 yards out but it is always slightly high and clears the bar. Richard Jones is next to have a shot for the visitors but its straight at Connor Wallace.
Broxburn then put together a move down their right on 73 minutes which sees Murray get in a cross which breaks to IRELAND whose shot is partially blocked but can’t be prevented from going into the net.
The joy of going 4 goals up is tempered by Wright picking up a second yellow card and being sent off.
The sides are levelled up numerically in 80 minutes when Ross breaks free and clear in on goal down the right side Rogers brings him down and is promptly shown a red card. ROSS confidently strokes the penalty kick into the corner of the net sending Brown the wrong way.
The scoring is completed in 87 minutes Ireland hanging up a great cross to the back post for BRASS to head into the net from close range.
Broxburn were made to work hard for their victory which was convincing in the end but credit should be given to Creetown for a very hard working performance which should stand them in good stead back in the South of Scotland league. Broxburn’s reward for the win is to face Irvine Meadow at the Albyn on 21 November.
Full Time Broxburn Athletic 6– 0 Creetown
Teams:
Broxburn Athletic: Wallace (c); Murray, Redmond, Grant, Wright; Beesley, Nicol, Turnbull; Ireland, Kelly, Hopkinson
Subs: Donoghue (Unused), Ross, Brass, Greenhill (Unused) Gillen (Unused), Cowley(unused), Harrison (unused)
Creetown: Brown; Rogers, Bruce, Whorlow, Hanlin, Hughes, Jones, Herries, McKay, Miller, McHarrie
Subs: McKenzie, Kiltie, McCulloch, Wilson (unused)