Richard takes Kerr of Glens

Match Report:

The first real chance of the game came in the fifteenth minute when McQuillan broke down the left and sent in a wicked low cross, which eluded both Mc Gaharan and Kerr to drift out for a bye ball. This was the start of end-to-end attacking, during which both keepers had to show their mettle, with good saves from promising shots on target. The Whites took the lead, on the half hour mark, when a corner from the right by McGaharan, was duly despatched into the top corner of the Glens goal by the head of Kerr, who out jumped the defenders for a well deserved goal. This saw the Glens pile on the pressure and Wilton superbly pushed a shot from an opposing forward over the bar, for a fruitless corner. The Whites were unlucky not to increase their lead, when Johnston broke through from the half way line, only to push the ball too far when lining up for a shot. Both McGaharan and Brannigan had shots blocked by last ditch defending as the Whites finished the first half in top gear.

The second half saw both teams continue their attacking, the Glens looking for an equaliser, and the Whites trying to increase their lead, and again Wilton brought off a fine save as the Glens threatened his goal. The Whites also had their chances, thanks to good work in midfield by both Brannigan and Johnston. Then with eighteen minutes left the Whites increased their lead, when Brannigan put McQuillan away on the left and from his deep cross, to the back post, Kerr rose majestically to head home his second of the day to put the game beyond the Glens reach. The opposition almost pulled one back when, with five minutes left, a scramble in the goal mouth resulted in Wilton saving at the feet of an opposition forward.

 

Managers Comments

This was a game the Whites deserved to win, a double over the Glens after defeating them 2-1 at the Oval, and was an all round team effort, good goalkeeping, solid defending, good midfield play and a front two that were a handful all afternoon. When the Whites have their full strength team out they are a match for any team in the league, and should fear no one as they strive to climb up the table. Every player was committed to winning this game and should be very proud of themselves they are a credit to work with.

David Taylor