Peebles Rovers 0-1 Glenrothes

Peebles Rovers 0-1 Glenrothes
Saturday 8th February
1st Division Inter Conference
Match Report by Willie Drew

The Glens travelled to the borders for their league fixture against Peebles Rovers, this was a first for both teams, as they had never played each other before. The Glens were without McLeod-Kay who was suspended and was replaced by Russell.

The game kicked off in very poor weather conditions. With heavy rain and a strong wind blowing down the park and also a very heavy park. The Glens looked to take the game to their opponents at the start of the game. A fine run and cross from Kiness, was saved by Kerr. On four minutes an effort from Lindsay was pushed over the bar by Wortley. The Glens won a free kick twenty-yards from goal from which Andrew headed wide. A long range effort with the wind behind him. Brown tried his luck but the ball sailed over the bar. The Glens won the first corner of the game, which found the head of Smart only to see it cleared by a desperate defence. Wortley had to look smart to save from Mullens. On twenty minutes Andrew broke clear and found L. Schiavonie who should have opened the scoring but he sliced the ball over the bar. The Glens were now dominating the game and a shot from Andrew flew over the bar. On twenty-five minutes L. Schiavonie was brought down inside the penalty box, the official had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. With the usual penalty taker suspended Andrew was given the responsibility. His kick was well taken but Kerr made a fine save. A free kick from Macaulay was punched clear by Kerr. A header from Watt was pulled out of the air by Kerr. The Glens kept creating chance after chance but somehow the score stayed blank. The home side were becoming very physical and their yellow card count was mounting. On forty minutes another excellent run and cross from Kinnes found Russell but the effort went wide. Another clinical foul from the side halted Andrew on his progress to goal. As the teams trooped off for their break, The Glens must have been wondering how it was still goalless.

Second half
The first chance of the second half fell to Russell but effort just wide. Kinnes again broke clear and earned a corner kick from the resultant kick, Smart had a header cleared for another corner, from which the same player headed over. A free kick from Macaulay struck the outside of the post. It was the same pattern as the first-half, The Glens creating most of the chances but still looking for the break through. Andrew tried his luck from long range but the effort well over. On the hour mark a second penalty was awarded, when Andrew was brought down. L. Schiavonie took the ball and slotted it past Kerr. This was nothing more than The Glens deserved and it cheered up the big travelling support! Wortley who had been a complete stranger in the second half eventually had to make a save from Mullens. The home side’s intentions had not changed from the first half, with them spoiling at every opportunity. A cross from Macaulay hit the top of net. The home goalkeeper had made a few fine saves during the game and he made another from L. Schiavonie at close range. Once again he came to the rescue saving from Russell. Although the scoreline only shows a 1-0 victory, this was a more comfortable result than it suggests.

The Glens: Wortley, Kinnes, Macaulay, Smart, A. Mcdonald, Watt L. Schiavonie, Denton, Andrew, Russell, King.
Subs: Millar, S. Mcdonald, Hynd, Grierson, Calderwood, Martin, GK Richardson.

Peebles: Kerr, Lamb, D. Brown, Smith, B. Brown, Baillie, Curister, Dodds, Mullens, Zanorni, Lindsay.
Subs: Hall, Forrister, McFayev

MAN OF THE MATCH: STEPHEN KING


Managers Report

In the conditions (wind, rain & soft pitch) it was about rolling up the sleeves and getting the job done

In what is typical of us this season we dominate games without troubling the keeper to much but we kept plugging away. Lea Shiv had a great chance to put us ahead but put it over the bar from on the line, Shiv made up for it though getting us a penalty after twisting their defender inside out. Unfortunately Owen missed the penalty with the Gk making a good save

At half time me and Johno just told the boys be solid keep the pressure up and don’t get frustrated.
2nd half we had a few more half chances where we could of done better but then a good run by Owen in the box got us another penalty and Lea Shiv made no mistake from the spot after that we seen the game out without much trouble.

A professional job done and another good 3pts on the road.

A big thank you to all the supporters who came on the bus and supported the boys it’s really appreciated.
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