BRIDGE OF DON THISTLE 2 MONTROSE ROSELEA 0
Grill League Cup Section 7
Sat 25th Sept 2021

Roselea travelled to the Aberdeen Sports Village to play Thistle in their last Section Match. Only a win would do for Roselea having been beaten by Stonehaven in the opening match. Even then it would likely go to goal difference with Bridge of Don having Aberdeen University in their final match. There was the inevitable injuries to contend with and there was a late call off from Kieran Thomson who was a big miss again and Ryan Taylor had to work although he did arrive for Kick Off. It was pleasing to see Player Manager Eric Watson finally take his place in the centre of the defence.

Roselea: McCormack, Reoch, Watson, Stephen, Davidson, Beedie, Rae, Soutar, Robertson, Alberts & Bailey. Subs: Taylor, Gill, Mitchell & Tweed

Both teams started well and play swung from end to end. Roselea had an early chance when Alberts broke down the left and threw in cross which was just over Davidson.

In 16 minutes Thistle went close when Holt had a drive well beaten out by McCormack however a minute later he was beaten by a well struck shot from NAPIER which seemed to swerve and dip into the net

Roselea had a couple of chances when Rae had a snapshot on the back of a long throw then Soutar had a speculative effort from 30 yards

2-0 Bridge of Don in 35. ANGUS intercepted a Roselea pass and drew McCormack before slipping into the net

Rae went over his ankle on 40 minutes and was replaced by Taylor.

HT 2-0

Soutar broke into the box in 50’minutes but his end shot lacked punch

Roselea had another chance in 60 when Soutar won a header which Robertson got on the end of but Shearer came out to block well

Mitchell replaced Robertson in 65 minutes.

Both teams cancelled each other out for the remainder of the game with Roselea neither looking like losing a goal or scoring.

There was a flutter of yellow cards for minor offences as the game drew to a close with Roselea frustrated with the game.

Full Time Bridge of Don Thistle 2 Montrose Roselea 0

Roselea can take heart from this game and aside the two goals the defence looked solid against a good side who had that little bit of quality needed to win a game like this. Eric Watson added a bit of experience and talking that will a big asset to the team. Hopefully with lesser opposition in the coming weeks and a return of the injured players they can kick on as a team. Next week they face Nairn St Ninian in a League game at Links Park with a 2pm KO then on Friday 8th Deveronside will face Roselea at Links Park in the Quest Engineering cup with an 8pm KO.

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