FORFAR ALBION v MONTROSE ROSELEA

DJ LAING LEAGUE CUP SECTION B

Sat August 20^th 2011

 

Roselea travelled to the quaint setting of Guthrie Park Forfar for their final match in the League Cup Sections. Only a win would be of benefit to either club with Arbroath Vics sitting on four points and having Blairgowire at home with a win expected.

 

Roselea made a couple of changes from the team that started in the previous weeks draw with Arbroath Vics. Aitken and Mustard were replaced by Fletcher and Rae.

 

 

Roselea:Mcleod,Colquhoun,Whyte,Rae,Collier,R.Taylor,Fletcher,Anderson,Hood,Reoch,Kennedy. Subs: Urquhart, Aitken, Riach, P.Taylor, Mustard, Rodger, Brand.

 

On a glorious day, Roselea faced Forfar Albion who had a notable result the previous Saturday with a 7-1 win over Blairgowrie. This was the third and final DJ Laing league cup group match.

 

Roselea started the game well with Lee Hood placing a good cross in at the far post with no takers.

 

8 minutes gone and the first booking of the game would go to the home sides Falconer for a strong tackle on Collier.

 

Forfar Albion had their first chance of the game with Mcintosh shooting across the goal with Mcleod making a fingertip save around the post.

 

Roselea come close to scoring in 15 minutes with a high ball entering Albion`s box Collier challenges the keeper who can only palm it out to Stewart Fletcher and his looping header goes inches past the post.

 

A minute later and good build up again for the Roselea with Collier knocking the ball down to Fletcher who in turn drives the ball across the goal again no takers.

 

Roselea are restricting Albion to few opportunities as Albions Mcintosh tries from fully 25 yards with Mcleod easily gathering.

 

In 26 minutes Hood tries his luck with a shot from the edge of the box that drifts past the post. On the half hour mark Roselea win a free kick 25 yards out with Craig Andersons effort also just wide of the post.Roselea continue attacking as Colin Kennedy puts in a great cross with Lee Hood out jumping everyone and his header once again just over the bar.

 

Stewart Fletcher is booked on 32 minutes for tripping an opponent.

34 minutes gone and the referee blows for half time!! The matter is addressed and the game is restarted. A couple of minutes into the restart and Callum Rae gets his customary booking making it his third in three games.

 

In a rare chance for the home side on 43 minutes as the ball lands at Reynolds feet he shoots ten yards from goal but the ball sails yards over the bar.

 

With half time approaching Albions Hood is booked for a tackle on Callum Rae.

 

Half Time: Forfar Albion 0 Roselea 0

 

Roselea start the second half sleeping with Albion having two chances in as many minutes. Firstly Reynolds shot narrowly across the goal and then Mcintosh who looked two yards offside shot just wide of the upright.

 

Roselea are next to try their luck with Craig Anderson having a go from 20 yards, their keeper makes a great save palming it out for a corner.From the resultant corner Paul Whyte rises above everyone and his header goes just wide.

 

Sean Mustard replaces Colin Kennedy on 58 minutes.

 

Roselea take the lead straight after. A throw in reaches James Collier and he shoots from 20 yards giving the keeper no chance.

 

An hour is gone and Albions sub Reid is booked for a tackle on Sean Mustard.

 

Roselea make a change after 66 minutes with Scott Riach replacing Lee Hood.

 

5 minutes later and Stewart Fletcher makes it 2-0 when he runs in on goal and beats the keeper with a header.

 

With 10 minutes to go Paul Taylor replaces Stewart Fletcher.

 

On 85 minutes Ryan Taylor and Albions Reid clash which results in both getting yellow cards meaning Reid having his second booking and was ordered off.

Roselea should have had a penalty in the final minute as a defender handled the ball as it came off the post from Paul Taylors acute angled shot.

 

Final Score: Forfar Albion 0 Montrose Roselea 2

 

Another strong performance from the Roselea should have resulted in more goals but this will come if they keep playing the same way. Roselea end the section in second place undefeated and have not conceded a goal in open play. Arbroath Vics eventual 4-1 win over Blairgowrie means they qualify for the Semi Finals and face Carnoustie who romped their section. At one point Roselea thought they might be heading to the Semis with Arbroath Vics drawing 1-1 at half time.

 

 

Roselea get an early chance for revenge as the next match is the first McBookie.com league match on the 27th August against Arbroath Vics at Broomfield. Kick off 2.30pm.