Announcement
MONTROSE ROSELEA v MARYHILL
EMIRATES SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP 3rd ROUND
SAT NOV 17th 2012
Roselea faced Central 2nd Division leaders Maryhill at Broomfield in the 3rd Round of the Emirates Junior Cup on Saturday. There was a blow for Roselea in the build up to the game with both James Collier and Calum Rae suffering injuries which meant that both missed the tie. Dale Reid returned after his swift return back to a suspension hit Montrose the previous week. It was Colin Kennedys last game before moving to Ghana for work and Stewart Fletcher who is also leaving for Australia was also in attendance. Broomfield Park was in excellent condition for the tie and a decent travelling support welcomed their team on to the pitch.
Roselea: Mcleod, Allan, R Taylor, Whyte, Reoch, Riach, Anderson, Ross, Kennedy, Watson & Reid. Subs: P Taylor, Milne, Urquhart & Cruickshank.
Roselea kicked off facing a strong, low sun and gave Maryhill an early sign of their intentions to progress in the tie. Calum Watson had an snapshot go just wide and then in 5 minutes Dale Reid had a shot hit the inside of the post and the ball spun back accross the face of the goal.
Danny Ross was next to try his luck for Roselea in 10 mins after he turned from a throw in but his final shot was off target.
Roselea were looking strong and they evntually took the lead in 20 minutes. Good work in midfield by Craig Anderson opened up the Hill defence and Danny ROSS finished well from 14 yards out.
Watson had another chance for Roselea in 25 minutes when he turned his marker in the box but was again just off target with his shot.
Maryhill had their first real effort on goal on the half hour mark but the headed effort went over the bar.
This was a warning for Roselea and Maryhill did indeed equalise in 34 minutes. SCOBIE found room at the back post and he hit a great volley from 15 yards giving Mcleod no chance in the home goal.
Roselea's chances were given a massive hit in 40 minutes when Craig Anderson was shown a straight red card after a late tackle.
Roselea got their noses in front again and the goal came at the right time, right on the stroke of half time. Reid won a header on the half way line and sent Calum WATSON on his way and he finished well past the advancing Maryhill keeper.
Half Time: Roselea 2 Maryhill 1
Roselea made a tactical change at half time with Robert Urquhart replacing Dale Reid to leave Calum Watson as the sole striker up front.
Maryhill forced an early corner in the second half and Scott Riach did his job at the back post by clearing off the line.
Urquhart then broke at the other end and Watson had his shot blocked for a corner.
Roselea were defending well by limiting the chances available to Maryhill and got their reward when they scored a thrid goal from the penalty spot in 55 minutes. Roselea had been awarded a free kick and Kennedy blasted the ball into the wall and it struck a hand. Calum WATSON stepped up and scored with the perfect kick.
Maryhill battled away and tried desperatley to get back in the game but the Roselea rearguard were not in the mood to give up the preciosu lead.
Roselea made a further change with Riach being replaced by Cruickshank in 75 minutes.
Maryhill managed to have a couple of chances before the end with Mcleod making one great save but Roselea held out for a fine victory.
Full Time: Montrose Roselea 3 Maryhill 1
This was a hard earned victory for Roselea but a well deserved one having played for a half with 10 men. If anything the sending off helped Roselea and gave them more drive and passion. There were some great displays with Dale Reid looking lively before he was replaced and the defensive unit working well to keep Maryhill at bay. Danny Ross was chosen as Match Sponsors Gill Financial Services Ltd and the Smokey Crews Man of the match. Roselea now enter the last 32 of the cup in Round 4 which has been held back until Jan 19th this season.
Roselea face Downfield at Broomfield Park on Saturday 24th and every game is a must win in a very tight North Division. Kick Off is at 1.45pm.
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