NAIRN ST NINIAN 0 MONTROSE ROSELEA 4
MCBOOKIE.COM NORTH SUPERLEAGUE
SATURDAY DEC 11th 2021

Roselea undertook their longest trip of the League season away to Nairn when they visited the Showfield. The squad was down to the bare bones with only a Trialist in the form of Lloyd Hester who was returning after 4 seasons out with injury, Goalkeeper Gregor Tweed and veteran coach David Craig.
The pitch was very heavy but playable and despite the weather forecast predicting rain it turned out to be a pleasant day.

Roselea: McCormack, Reoch, E Watson, Taylor, Davidson, Greig, Gill, Beedie, Bailey, Garnham & Jamieson, Subs: Hester, Tweed & Craig

Roselea started on the front foot and following a penalty claim for a push on Watson in the box Jamieson headed just wide from a Bailey cross in 3 minutes
In 5 minutes Taylor got on the end of another cross and his header just wide of the target with Jamieson perhaps in a better position behind him.
Roselea were looking hungry and playing some great football particualry down the right hand side and Davidson was crudely chopped down by Walker which might have merited more than the yellow card he received.
Roselea took the lead in 20 minutes. Beedie floated in a free kick and Jamiseon won his header which was flicked on to Eric WATSON whose header was directed into the net.
Roselea were well on top and doubled the lead in 26 minutes. Bailey and GARNHAM played a one two at the edge of the box and then the on loan Montrose striker slotted the ball past Hepburn in the Nairn goal
Nairn had their first chance in 27 minutes when Whyte was afforded too much room in the box and got a shot away which was wide of the post.
Roselea stretched their lead further in 33 when Greig crossed from the left and Fraser JAMIESON headed home.
Roselea added another which was engineered by Liam Bailey who nutmegged his opponent before sending a long left footed ball to GARNHAM who again twisted and turned the defender before sliding home from 12 yards

Half Time: Nairn St Ninian 0 Montrose Roselea 4

Nairn must have heard some stiff words at the break and came out with a bit more purpose. Maclean and Fonweban both had chances in the opening 5 minutes which served notice to Roselea that the game was far from won.
Roselea then had two good chances in the 55th minute. Garnham hesitated but almost won the race as he slid in with the keeper then Jamieson broke free and elected to play Garnham in when he could have had a strike himself.
In 67 minutes Garnham had another chance for his hattrick but was thwarted by a save from Hepburn.
Roselea made a change with Hester replacing Jamieson who had picked up a knock.
Hester was soon involved and put in a great cross which Garnham just failed to connect with.
Roselea made a second change when goalkeeper Tweed came on as a striker for Gill in 80 minutes.
Roselea saw out the half and despite an improved second half from Nairn they were well in control and secured the points.

Full Time: Nairn St Ninian 0 Montrose Roselea 4

This was a comfortable win for Roselea and hoisted them up to 6th in the North Superleague. Although it was a case that Nairn didn’t show up on the day the Roselea players still had to do their jobs and did so very well. There was some wonderful one touch football played in periods. It was a good day all round and the players headed off to their Christmas night out full of spirits.

Next up for Roselea is a Friday night game v Dyce at Links Park with a 7.45pm KO on Dec 17th. Dyce sit in 7th place just behind Roselea but have two games in hand. There are already some doubts about all the games taking place this weekend with the Covid travel restrictions kicking in.

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