MONTROSE ROSELEA v ARBROATH VICS

McBOOKIE.COM EAST REGION NORTH DIVISION

SAT AUGUST 27^th 2011

 

Roselea entertained Arbroath Vics just two weeks after they drew 0-0 in the DJ Laing Cup. Vics went on to win the section and lost cruelly to Carnoustie in the Semi Finals losing 3-2 to an injury time goal. Roselea were forced to make a change from the team who defeated Forfar Albion 2-0 the previous week with Stewart Fletcher on holiday. Also missing were Joe Aitken and Sean Mustard who were both also on holiday.

 

Roselea: Mcleod Colquhoun, Whyte, Reoch, R Taylor, Kennedy, Rae, Anderson, Urquhart, Collier & Hood. Subs: Riach, Rodger, Strachan, Brand & Craig

 

Roselea kicked off in front of a decent crowd on a very flat surface.

 

Arbroath Vics had the first chance in 8 minutes however ex Roselea man Fotheringham’s effort was too weak to trouble Mcleod.

 

Roselea had a chance in 14 minutes when Colquhoun played a ball up to the chest of Collier who spun and sent a dangerous ball towards Anderson but he was in an offside position.

 

Lee Hood went on a strong run down the left hand side in 18 minutes and found Collier in the box and the striker swivelled before sending a low shot against Hutcheson.

 

Arbroath Vics then forced a couple of corners but Roselea defended them well.

 

Robert Urquhart had a run and shot in 24 minutes but his 25 yard shot was blocked but looked on target.

 

Stephen broke down the right hand side for Arbroath Vics and his dangerous cross had to be turned behind for a corner with Owbridge waiting to pounce.

 

On the half hour mark Kennedy returned a corner into the Vics box and Johnston did well to block a shot as the ball bobbled around in the 6 yard box.

 

On 38 minutes a quick throw in from Taylor found Hood who in turn passed to Kennedy and his speculative volley went just over the bar.

 

Right on half time Vics had their best chance of the match. Fotheringham who was running out of ideas of what to do cleverly flicked the ball into the Roselea box and found the head of Owbridge who brought out a magnificent save from Mcleod who then gathered at the second attempt.

 

Half Time Roselea 0 Arbroath Vics 0

 

Roselea almost draw first blood a minute into the second half. Urquhart is fouled and quickly plays the ball to Colquhoun. The right back sends a long ball into the Vics defence and Collier who is stretching just fails to make contact with the ball.

 

Anderson is next to have a go for Roselea but his 25 yard run and left footed shot is just off target in 46 minutes.

 

Both sides had free kick opportunities within minutes of each other, Hood managed to get the ball in target however his shot lacked power then Mcleish found the Roselea wall with his effort and the ball ducked behind for a corner.

 

In 65 minutes Roselea had a let off when a shot from a Vics corner was cleared off the line and the ball fell to Vics number 4 but his shot was tipped over the bar by Mcleod.

 

In 69 minutes Mcleish had a 35 yard effort go just wide of the left hand post for the Vics.

 

Roselea make a change in 70 minutes with Riach replacing Hood. He picked up a quick booking despite seeming to win the ball. All a bit puzzling when a few other players had several tackles go unpunished.

 

Roselea should have scored and picked up the  points with 4 minutes remaining. After some constant pressure Ryan Taylor sent in a cross which Collier flicked onto the bar and bounced on the line, the ball then broke out to Craig Anderson who smacked a good shot off a Vics defender on the line.

 

The last action saw Jones of Vics go down in the box but with all expecting a booking for a dive he was booked for handball.

 

Final Score: Roselea 0 Arbroath Vics 0

 

From an early stage this match looked like following the League Cup match with the same scoreline. Roselea had the upperhand in pressure but once again the Vics rearguard did well to soak up any Roselea attacks. With a bit more luck Roselea could have taken all 3 points especially with the chance at the end.

 

Match Sponsors Derek Craig and NOV chose Ross Mcleod as their Man of the Match. The keeper did not have a lot to do but had an excellent save at the end of the first half and also took every cross confidently.

 

Roselea continue on Mcbookie.com League business when they travel to Dundee to face on of the favourites Violet. The match kicks off at 2.30pm. Roselea have a free day on Sept 10^th and then travel to Lochee Harp on Sept 17^th in the East of Scotland Cup. The draw for the 1^st Round of the Emirates Junior Cup takes place on Tuesday August 31^st. Roselea will then know their fixtures for Sept 24^th and early October.