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Montrose Roselea v Glasgow Rangers X1, Sun 11/05/08
Montrose Roselea showed their appreciation to three long serving players, David Craig, Martin Christie and Paul Whyte who had given 36 years service to the club on Sunday when a Glasgow Rangers X1 visited Broomfield Park
Before the match started, the officials led the two teams onto the field and a guard of honour was formed for the three players to enter the field with their families to a great response from the good crowd that had attended.
Roselea: McLeod, Miller, Maiden, Whyte, Longmuir, Paterson, Anderson, Craig, Christie, Brand, Watson. Subs: Mustard, Strachan, Rae, Riach, Croall, Simpson, Crawford, Massie, Milne.
Roselea started on the front foot and within the first 5 minutes thought they had taken the lead. Watson chased a ball to the corner flag and eventually crossed into the penalty area where Brand met it with a perfect header into the net only to see the flag raised for offside.
Both sides then settled into the game on an excellent surface but it was the home side who again had the ball in the net again after a good run and shot from Millar saw keeper Weir parry the ball and Watson pounced to knock home but yet again the assistant had his flag raised against Watson.
McLeod then was called into action in 18 minutes as Hutton broke dangerously clear but the keeper made a great blocking save from the striker.
The game was now very even and Watson was next to try his luck but was unable to direct his header on goal from a long cross from Longmuir.
Stirling and Smith then combined well for Rangers and Longmuir was forced to turn the attempted cross behind for a corner.
Roselea responded again and Brand set up Anderson but the midfielder was unable to control his shot and the ball went wide.
Christie then had an effort after good set up play by Anderson, but the player cut in from the left and saw his shot go over the top.
The last clear chance of the half fell to visitors when Scott headed a corner goalward only for McLeod to make an excellent diving save.
HALF TIME – ROSELEA 0 RANGERS X1 0
The second half started with Roselea making a number of changes allowing all of the current available squad to play and honour their testimonial teammates.
It was Rangers who were to take an early lead in the half when striker HUTTON got free on the left and as McLeod advanced the player calmly slotted the ball into the net to make it 1-0.
The away side then had a spell of pressure as the much changed Roselea were still trying to find their feet in the second half.
The game again became more even as the half progressed with neither team causing goalkeepers great difficulty but some good midfield play was being countered by some excellent defending.
In 75 minutes good play by Naismith saw him create space but his left foot shot did not trouble the goal.
Easton then showed some great skill beating two men before sending in a great shot only to see substitute keeper Massie make an excellent diving save at the expense of a corner.
The rest of the game was played out in a competitive but sporting manner with no further goals and the game finished in a very close win for the visitors.
Match Sponsors on the day were Roselea Supporters Club with Tesco, Montrose being Match Ball Sponsors.
FULL TIME – ROSELEA 0 RANGERS X1 1
An excellent day for the three players who deserved the support they received from the good crowd who attended.
After the match all three players were given a presentation from Billy Kirkwood on behalf of Rangers and also a further gift to each player was made by President Jock Skinner on behalf of Roselea.
Roselea are at home this Saturday (17th May) when they entertain Ballingry in an East of Scotland Cup tie. Kick Off 2.30 pm. Hospitality for this match is fully booked.
It is hoped many of the supporters who attended this match shall return to cheer the team on this week.
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