1 Carnoustie v Edinburgh Utd

2 Glenrothes v Livingston

3 Lochgelly Albert v Kelty Hearts

4 West Calder v Sauchie

5 Dundee North End v Ardeer Thistle

6 Irvine Meadow v Scone Thistle

7 Royal Albert v Stoneyburn

8 Kirkcaldy v Falkirk

9 Dundee Violet v St Andrews

10 Maryhill v Dyce

11 Cruden Bay v Glasgow Perthshire

12 Dundee East Craigie v Wishaw Jnr

13 Musselburgh Ath v Arniston Rangers

14 Blairgowrie v Deveronside

15 Crossgates v Vale of Clyde

16 Dunbar v Muirkirk

17 Pollok v Luncarty

18 Glenafton v Inverness City

19 Vale of Leven v Thornton Hibs

20 Blackburn Utd v Largs Thistle

21 Jeanfield Swifts v Yoker Ath

22 Isla Vale v Tranent

23 Kinnoull v Tayport

24 Arthurlie v Bridge of Don

25 Annbank v Kello Rovers

26 Irvine Vics v Greenock

27 Newmains v Cambuslang

28 Forth v Coupar Angus

04/09/2013 

Due to an arithmetic oversight - failing to factor in the 4 first round byes to achieve 128 entering the second ropund it was necessary to draw a further 4 ties this p.m.

The outcome was the following additional 4 ties;

Bonnyrigg Rose v Boness United

Fochabers v Kirriemuir Thistle

Neilston v Port Glasgow

Saltcoats v Blantyre Vics

These ties will be played on the 28 September 2013 with a 2.30pm kick off

Campbell Ogilvie and Jim Hynes the Head of Finance SFA drew the additional ties

Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused

SJFA

PENICUIK ATHLETIC v MONTROSE ROSELEA

McBOOKIE.COM EAST PREMIER LEAGUE
SAT AUG 31^st 2013 

Roselea made their first of seven trips they will have over the Forth this season as they visited Penicuik Athletic in their 5^th League match of the season. The clubs first met in Roselea’s first venture into this level back in 2006 and have met several times since. With Roselea still pointless after 4 games the pressure was beginning to build on getting results. Penicuik meanwhile were one of the hot favourites for promotion and despite losing their first game 3-1 at home to Kirrie Thistle had own their last three and sat in second place. Roselea welcomed back Dale Reid and Stuart Richardson however Michael Cruickshanks was unavailable and Jordan Reoch picked up a bad knock at the end of the Broughty Athletic match and had to miss out. 

Roselea: Mcleod, P Taylor, R Taylor, Collier, Richardson, Fletcher, Anderson, Rae, Brand, Reid & Watson. Subs: Gammie, Rausch & Thomson.

On a fine sunny day and a decent Penicuik Park surface Roselea kicked off up the slope. After a couple of early skirmishes Roselea took the lead against their fancied opponents in only two minutes. Anderson under pressure on the right touchline cleared long and Calum WATSON outran the Penicuik rearguard and chipped the advancing Bejaoui from 14 yards to open the scoring.  

Penicuik had a chance when Barr got his toe to a lose ball but his shot went straight to Mcleod who saved well. Fletcher then went close for Roselea with a right footed shot which went just wide of the post. 

The home side drew level in 12 minutes when Barr got to the byeline and although it looked like the ball had struck his hand he crossed low and PATTERSON was in the centre to score from close range. 

Watson had another chance in 14 minutes when he flicked the ball over his shoulder before shooting a yard over then Lister had a snapshot for Penicuik which went narrowly wide. 

Calum Rae picked up the games first booking in 20 minutes when he was booked for dissent. 

The homeside upped the ante in the 25^th minute when they went ahead. Both Collier and Richardson had attempts to clear at the corner of the box before the ball was popped back into the box and McPARTLAND drilled a low shot across Mcleod and into the corner of the net from 10 yards. 

Roselea had an instant chance to get back on level terms when Calum Watson was put in and rounded the keeper before composing himself to shoot into the empty net from the angle but somehow hit the near post before a scramble which saw the ball cleared. 

Richardson had to make a risky tackle in 29 minutes as McCallum broke clear and only great timing prevented a goal. Roselea had another brilliant chance to get back level on the half hour mark when Watson put Reid through but with only the keeper to beat he managed to drag his shot wide of the post. Roselea then had a run of chances which they squandered. Watson had a run at the keeper but the huge Penicuik number one stood his ground this time and blocked well. Reid then missed a chance at the far post when he looked set to score but the keeper blocked and then he was set away on another one on one but again missed the target.  

Half Time: Penicuik Ath 2 Montrose Roselea 1 

Roselea came out for the start of the second half with the intention of getting back into the game and hoping they wouldn’t rue the missed chanced at the back end of the second half. 

Knight went to the byeline in 46 minutes and Richardson had to clear the danger. In 50 minutes the game drifted away from Roselea when Penicuik scored a third.

Ross made his way along the byeline and cut back for KNIGHT to score from 10 yards with a great finish. 

Watson found his way into the referees book for retaliation however his anger had come from the fact that he had been fouled three times seconds before and all escaped the referees attention. 

Patterson had a low shot which Mcleod had to turn round the post for a corner. At the other end Brand robbed Lister 30 yards out and elected to chip with the ball just going over the bar. 

In 59 minutes Brand had a loud appeal for a penalty after appearing to be held back as he cut along the byeline with the referee perhaps being uninterested due to his theatrical fall although there did seem to be heavy contact. 

Mcleod had a great save from McCallum in 64 minutes to keep Roselea in touch as he palmed a blistering shot over the bar. Rausch replaced Fletcher for Roselea in 67 minutes and Gammie replaced Brand in 77 minutes. Brand again had a penalty claim as he appeared to pushed in the box but again no decision was given.

Sub Harris had another effort for Penicuik but again Mcleod was in no mood to be beaten. The game petered out with Roselea not having enough in the tank having put so much into the first half with only the substitution of Thomson for Reid as the clock ran down. 

Full Time: Penicuik Athletic 3 Montrose Roselea 1

On reflection this is a game where Roselea will once again rue missed chances with a barrage missed in the first half. The game followed the same pattern as all the other four with Roselea taking the lead then missing chances when behind. Penicuik have been the best side they have faced so far and will surely be amongst the pack chasing one of the two automatic promotion places. Results elsewhere meant that Roselea are still bottom as the only side with no points but still not disjointed from the pack. 

This week Roselea have another Premier League at home to Dundee Violet. They will need to start picking up points especially at home. Kick Off is at 2.30pm   

MONTROSE ROSELEA v BROUGHTY ATHLETIC

McBOOKIE.COM EAST PREMIER LEAGUE
SAT AUGUST 24^th 2013

Roselea welcomed Broughty Ath back to Broomfield Park for their first competitive game since the Title fight in 2009. Roselea were looking to open their Premier League account at the fourth time of asking whilst Broughty were looking to kick on from their first win against Fauldhouse the previous Saturday. The visitors were boosted by the signing of ex Montrose FC favourite Jamie Winter in the lead up to the game and also had ex Montrose left back Dougie Cameron in their starting line up. The visitors were without a regular keeper and outfield Mark Kholer took up the mantle between the sticks.

Roselea were missing Stuart Richardson and Dale Reid who were unavailable however Craig Anderson returned from the previous weeks Wedding duty. On the injury front Ryan Taylor had trained but was not fit to start however Stewart Fletcher returned. Roselea included two Trialists on the bench.

Roselea: Mcleod, P Taylor, Reoch, Collier, Riach, Fletcher, Anderson, Rae, Cruickshank, Rausch & Watson. Subs: Gammie, Brand, Thomson & Comiskey

Broughty almost drew first blood in 4 minutes when Allan linked well with Kelly and unleashed a low 25 yard shot which Mcleod had to push out and Collier sent behind for a corner.

Roselea upped the tempo and only fouls by Ramsay on Cruickshank and Brash on Rae stopped them getting behind the visitors defence.

In 13 minutes Roselea hit the bar. Winter took down Rae at the edge of the box and Stewart Fletcher curled a great freekick up and over the wall but also managed to strike the bar.

Roselea had opened well and were showing great energy and it was no surprise when they took the lead in 15 minutes. Brash was caught on the ball in the 18 yard box by Watson as he slid in and WATSON managed to get on to the loose ball before slotting past Kohler from 8 yards.

Watson had another chance to double the lead in 22 minutes. Cruickshank combined well with Watson before squaring and the strikers first shot struck the keeper before coming out for a second bite but he just couldn’t turn quickly enough to get full power and his shot was deflected away for a second time. Calum Rae then went close with a 25 yard shot just wide of the target.

Broughty had their first real attempt on the half hour mark when Kris Brash cut along the 18 yard box and Camerons curling shot went over the bar.

Broughty had another chance five minutes later and only a great save from Mcleod prevented the equaliser. Collier got caught under a long ball but was unlucky when his defensive header struck a Broughty player and fell to Kelly on the penalty spot but Mcleod had spotted the danger and closed quickly to save with his upper body.

Roselea had a big let off a minute later when Neave hit a left footed shot which came back off the bar. That was the end of the first half action and Roselea went in with a deserved half time lead.

Half Time: Roselea 1 Broughty Ath 0

Broughty came out with a bit more determination in the second half and Winter picked up a lose ball at the corner of the box and curled a great shot towards the top corner but Mcleod was alert and managed to make a brilliant save to tip over the top.

Broughty were starting to pass the ball better and getting on top in midfield and it was on the cards that we would turn the pressure into a goal. In 56 minutes they drew level when following a corner Winter picked the ball up at the far post and flighted a left footed cross which NEAVE dive headed into the net from 8 yards out.

Roselea made their first change in 61 minutes with Trialist Thomson replacing the injured Rausch.

It was 2-1 to Broughty in 70 minutes when Brash crossed and NEAVE picked up his second goal when he poked home from 10 yards.

Roselea’s task was made all the harder when Watson picked up a second booking for a late challenge and was dismissed.

Roselea made two further changes with Ryan Taylor replacing Riach and Trialist Comiskey replacing Cruickshank as they looked to get back on level terms.

As in the three other games a chance did come and Stewart Fletcher hit a tremendous left footed volley from the edge of the box which shaved the Broughty post much to their relief in the final minute.

Full Time: Montrose Roselea 1 Broughty Athletic 2

This was yet another tough example of how cruel football can be in the Premier League. Roselea were up for it and led as they have done in the three previous games but could not add or hang on to it again. Perhaps out of the four games the second half performance was the weakest so far as they allowed Broughty to dictate play but were certainly not outplayed overall. This leaves Roselea bottom with no points but there are several teams with 3 and 4 points so they are not detached by any means.

Roselea now head to Penicuik Athletic and that will be a tough trip. Penicuik are one of the favourites to go up and have won 3 of their 4 matches with their only loss being at home to Kirrie Thistle. Roselea will be running a bus to the match and will leave the Golf Inn at 10.45am.

KIRRIE THISTLE v MONTROSE ROSELEA

McBOOKIE.COM EAST PREMIER LEAGUE

TUES AUG 13^th 2013

Roselea travelled to Westview Park Kirriemuir to face Kirrie Thistle, the team that pipped them to the North League title last season. Roselea were looking to open their points total in the Premier League following Saturdays defeat to Livingston Utd.

Roselea made a couple of changes to the team that started on the Saturday.

In a keenly contested first half Roselea had the better of the play but could not find a way past the Kirrie defence. Three minutes into the second half Calum WATSON pounced at the near post to give the visitors the lead.

With Roselea looking to add to their lead Kirrie had a great 15 minutes of pressure which saw them equalise then take the lead. LUNAN headed home from close range when he slammed home a great curling free kick from Russell in 62 minutes and then in 82 minutes LUNAN was again the man for Kirrie when he capitalised on a defensive mix up in the Roselea defence to make it 2-1.

Roselea kept plugging away and also had a great spell of pressure near the end which saw them hit the bar in the dying seconds.

Full Time: Kirrie Thistle 2 Montrose Roselea 1