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DUNDEE NORTH END v MONTROSE ROSELEA
McBOOKIE.COM NORTH DIVISION
SAT NOV 3rd 2012
Roselea sitting in 2nd place in the League travelled to face 3rd place North End in Dundee in what was a crucial match. Roselea’s injury problems were easing with Calum Watson making a welcome return as sub in the previous week at Royal Albert and Ryan Taylor also made the squad after injury. In came loan signing 19 year old Dale Reid who will be on loan until the end of the season from Montrose FC. In great show of commitment, keeper Ross Mcleod travelled up from York, taking time out from a Stag weekend!
Roselea: Mcleod, P Taylor, Whyte, Reoch, Allan, Urquhart, Rae, Anderson, Cruickshank, Watson & Collier. Subs: Milne, Ross, Riach, Reid & Fletcher.
Despite worries about surface water and frost of which there were signs of on the surrounds of North End Park the playing surface was in excellent condition having been rolled and looking perfect for a game of football.
Roselea were on the back foot within a minute when a long ball played over the top had Jo Reoch looking favourite to clear but Borland pushed the ball past him as he entered the box and Reoch brought him down luckily escaping a booking. Paul Whyte was well placed to win his defensive header from the free kick and cleared.
Roselea had their first bit of good football on 9 minutes when Taylor linked well and put Urquhart down the line and after his first cross came back to him the second was met well by Cruickshank and only a point blank save by Fotheringham prevented a sure goal.
There was a let off for Roselea in the quarter hour mark when McComiskie cut in from the left hand side and crashed a great shot off the bar and onto the line with North End appeals for a goal. Roselea did not heed the warning and the same player gave the home side the lead on 17 minutes. Hutchison played a long diagonal ball and McCOMISKIE had too much room to cut inside and hit a low shot from 18 yards and into the corner of the net.
Jo Reoch played a long ball into the box in 19 minutes, Calum Watson challenged the keeper and when the ball spilled out it would just not break for the man in green. Roselea were having a good spell and Reoch had a free header from a Rae corner and when Fotheringham saved on the line Watson almost pounced on the loose ball before it was cleared. In 28 minutes Roselea came even closer and it was another set piece that gave North End problems. Cruickshank sent over a swerving corner and Urquhart headed just over after a great run to the front post area.
Roselea were masters of their own downfall in 38 minutes when they lost possession of a throw in just inside the opposition half and when the ball broke up the other end Muckersie had his shot tipped over by Mcleod. North End were worthy of their first half lead but Roselea were coming into matters.
Half Time: Dundee North End 1 Montrose Roselea 0
Roselea started with a change of personnel and also positional changes as Reid came on for Taylor. Collier swapped from an attacking role back to a defensive one with Allan & Whyte shuffling along the back line.
Roselea started on a more positive foot with Anderson striding forward before being brought down outside the box. The ball was rolled into his path but his shot was not controlled enough and flew over.
Roselea kept up the momentum and equalised 8 minutes into the second half. Another Cruickshank corner was headed back across goal by Whyte and REID got the final touch to bundle it over the line.
There was a let off for Roselea minutes later when Mcleod spilled a corner at the feet off O’neill and he somehow smashed the ball over the bar from 3 yards out.
Roselea were behind again in 59 minutes. Hutchison drove down Roselea’s left hand side and when his cross was turned into the path of MUCKERSIE he wasted no time in drilling a low shot past Mcleod.
North End had another chance when goalscorer Muckersie laid the ball to partner in crime McComiskie however Mcleod saved his low shot in 64 minutes.
Roselea made a change when Ross replaced Cruickshank in 69 minutes as they tried to turn the tide. Anderson made yet another strong run forward only to be brought down by O’ neill who was shown a yellow.
Roselea could still not break down the stubborn North End rearguard. Roselea threw on their last sub in 80 minutes with Fletcher taking Urquharts place. Fletcher was quickly in action as he linked with Watson from a throw in and his low shot was smothered by Fotheringham in the home goal.
Roselea were scrapping away trying to get something out of the game and although Reid got a touch on a Rae free kick Fotheringham was yet again there to keep the lead intact.
On the 90 minute mark Reid connected well when the ball on the edge of the box and his acrobatic effort was just wide of the post.
In stoppage time North End almost grabbed a goal that would have flattered the scoreline when sub Cruickshanks broke and Whyte threw himself in front of the ball to prevent a certain goal and Borland shot over the gaping goal from the rebound.
Full Time: Dundee North End 2 Montrose Roselea 1
Referee: Nikki Fraser
This was a disappointing scoreline for Roselea and like the previous two league defeats there was a thin line between success and failure. North End were possibly more up for it and created chances that maybe came about because of that. Results elsewhere means that Roselea manage to keep in touch sitting in a group of seven teams on 12 pts all of who are three points behind the joint leaders North End and East Craigie. Roselea will need to up the ante when Blairgowrie visit Broomfied Park on Saturday November 10th with a 2.00pm KO.
ROYAL ALBERT v MONTROSE ROSELEA
EMIRATES SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP 2nd ROUND
SAT 27th OCTOBER 2012
Roselea travelled to Larkhall to face Royal Albert in the Scottish Junior Cup. The home side share Gasworks Park with Larkhall Thistle after becoming homeless 4 years ago. After the water logging which forced the postponement of the previous weeks tie the dry weather ensured it would be playable even though an overnight frost did carry some concerns.
Roselea were again without the unavailable Stewart Fletcher however there was a welcome boost when Calum Watson returned to the squad having completed a training session on the Wednesday. This left Ryan Taylor as the only other absentee. It was an emotional day for Colin Kennedy as it was his last match before leaving to work in Africa for up to a year. He took his place on the bench.
Roselea: Mcleod, P Taylor, Whyte, Reoch, Craig, Urquhart, Rae, Anderson, Cruickshank, Ross & Collier. Subs: Allan, Milne, Riach, Kennedy & Brand.
There was a healthy crowd inside Gasworks Park as Roselea lost the toss and faced a low sun in the first half. There was action at both ends within the first minute when first Danny Ross had a snapshot well saved by the Albert keeper then at the other end a shot was deflected for a corner. The corner came in an Albert’s number 7 had a free header inside the six yard box but luckily for Roselea he was off target with his effort.
Calum Rae was unlucky to be booked for a tackle in 8 minutes with the referee deeming he had gone with his feet off the ground but both players were equally commited.
Royal Albert had another effort in 12 minutes as they looked to be the more eager side in the opening stages of the tie. Alberts number 11 had a volley from 30 yards which went wide and Mcleod appeared to have it covered.
Roselea hit the post in 15 minutes when Paul Whyte headed a Cruickshank corner back across the face of the goal and Urquhart headed against the post before the ball was scrambled away.
Cruickhank then had a similar volley to the earlier one and again he was off target.
James Collier followed Rae into the referees book in 22 minutes when he was also harshly adjudged to have gone in heavy as both players slid for the ball.
Albert were dominating the game at this stage and were winning all the battles with Roselea looking like they were toiling after their journey. Albert almost worked a rehearsed free kick which was played around the wall and only a Paul Whyte intervention avoided a goal.
In 24 minutes Taylor broke down the right and Ross sent in a cross which cleared everyone before Cruickshank picked the ball up wide and sent in a dangerous low cross but Collier was offside. Collier also got on the end of a Danny Ross cross but the home keeper held safely.
Roselea were starting to show some signs of coming into the game. The pattern of play continued with Albert being more dominant in the tackle with Roselea still struggling to get any pattern to their play. Albert took a deserved lead from the penalty spot in 37 minutes. Paul Taylor found himself on the wrong side of the winger and his desperate lunge resulted in a penalty being awarded. STRANG stepped up and struck a well hit kick into the net with Mcleod very close to getting his body in the way.
Half Time: Royal Albert 1 Montrose Roselea 0
Roselea came out of the traps flying in the second half and scored within a minute of the restart. Cruickshank played a short corner to Urquhart and his cross was headed home by RAE who was unmarked in the box.
Roselea had another chance a minute later when Urquhart linked well with Collier and found himself with a shooting opportunity however an excellent tackle saw the ball go out for a corner.
Albert went on the offensive and a long throw caused problems in the Lea box with Paul Taylor blocking well and when the ball fell to an Albert player at the edge of the box his curling effort flew just wide.
Collier had a chance to put Roselea in front on 48 minutes when he headed over another Whyte head across the face of the goal.
Roselea took the lead in 57 minutes and it was courtesy of a howler from the home keeper who dallied on a passback and put his full back in trouble. Hitman James COLLIER intercepted the pass inside the box and finished well with a low shot into the corner of the net.
Roselea only held the lead for two minutes as they conceded to a sloppy goal. A mix up in defence saw McGILL find himself in space and he slotted past the advancing Mcleod.
The game swung again in the 61st minute with a great goal. ANDERSON timed his run to perfection and beat the offside trap before advancing a sliding a low shot under the home keeper.
There was a chance at both ends in the 70th minute when Whyte had a stab at the ball after it broke at a corner then Albert’s sub should have done better when he broke into the box.
Roselea were still needing another goal to seal the tie. Roselea made a couple of changes in 73 minutes with Watson replacing Ross and Milne replacing Rae.
Roselea made sure that they would be in the 3rd Round with an excellent goal in the 77th minute. Urquhart broke down the right hand side and sent in the perfect cross for ace Hitman COLLIER to claim his second with a diving header.
Watson was eager to get into the match and almost scored when he got on the end of a Craig free kick into the box however he was just off target with his looping header in the 80th minute.
Roselea made their final change in 84 minutes when Riach replaced double scorer Collier.
Cruickshank had one last chance for Roselea two minutes from time when a great ball from Riach put him in but his well hit shot from an angle hit the side netting.
FULL TIME: Royal Albert 2 Montrose Roselea 4
Any result when travelling to the West coast is a good one and this was a story of two halves. Roselea struggled with the tempo the home side set in the first half and went in deservedly one goal down. It was a different display in the second half with more energy shown as the home sides lack of recent action started to show. There were some great displays in the Roselea team with Rae, Anderson and Collier worthy of a special mention. Roselea are now into the 3rd Round of the cup and ties are played on November 17th however the draw is not taking place until Tuesday 6th.
Roselea now travel to Dundee North End in the League on Saturday November 3rd with a 2.00pm Kick Off. Roselea have spaces available for Hospitality for their home game with Blairgowrie on Nov 10th. Please contact Roy Gill 07908763219.
EAST CRAIGIE v MONTROSE ROSELEA
McBOOKIE.COM NORTH DIVISION
SAT OCT 13th 2012
Roselea still smarting from their defeat at Forfar West End headed to Craigie Park facing an equally tough proposition in undefeated East Craigie. The Dundee side have had their best start in years having won all four of their League games and look to be dark horses in the title race. To add to Roselea woes Calum Watson looks like being out with an ankle injury sustained in last weeks match for some time and joined Ryan Taylor on the sidelines. Colin Kennedy & Chris Milne were unavailable due to holidays however on the plus side Jo Reoch returned from holiday and Danny Ross from work commitments. Two Amateur Trialists made up the bench.
Roselea: Mcleod, P Taylor, Reoch, Whyte, Ross, Rae, Anderson, Cruickshank, Collier & Fletcher. Subs:Craig, Allan, Riach, Trialist & Trialist.
Despite the heavy rain on Friday Craigie Park was in excellent condition and reasonably firm with many other games in the city being off. Roselea started brightly and Cruickshank crossed to Collier in 3 minutes, he then layed the ball back into the path of the incoming Fletcher but his shot was screwed wide from 12 yards. Fletcher then had an opportunity with a free kick from 25 yards out but his shot lacked the power to beat Logie in the home goal.
Both teams were knocking the ball about well however it was not until the 14th minute that the next chance came along and it was East Craigie who took the lead. A free kick was awarded near the corner flag and when Roselea failed to clear their lines Darren GRAY wasted no time in despatching a shot from close range into the net.
Roselea tried to claw their way back into the game and the next chance fell to James Collier in 17 minutes. Michael Cruickshank chipped the ball into Anderson who had made a great run into the box and Collier connected to the pass back but his shot rose just over the bar.
East Craigie then hit Roselea back and Scrimegour had a shot blocked for Paul Whyte for a corner.
Roselea then passed up a gilt edged chance to square things up on 27 minutes. Cruickshank picked the ball up on the half way line before setting Bob Urquhart away beating the offside trap however he elected to pull the trigger just outside the box and shot wide when he could have progressed further.
Collier had another shot inside the box after linking up with Fletcher but his low left foot shot was well held by Logie.
Roselea went in at half time 2-0 down after conceding a goal that should have been prevented. A free kick was flighted in to the Roselea box and with both defenders and goalkeeper static, Craig SCRIMEGOUR volleyed in off the post from 6 yards. Just before the whistle Roselea made a substitution with a Trialist replacing Urquhart.
Half Time: East Craigie 2 Roselea 0
Roselea started the second half slowly and only a booking for the Trialist prevented Birmingham breaking free for Craigie.
East Craigie had a great chance to increase their lead in 59 minutes when Rae got on the wrong side of his man and his shot goal bound shot was deflected behind for a corner. The corner broke to Norrie however his shot was off target.
East Craigie should have put the game beyond the reach of Roselea when Hart had only Jo Reoch to beat on the line but somehow managed to strike his shot against the defenders chest with appeals for a penalty. In 63 minutes Ross Mcleod had to make a great double save from Birmingham then Hart’s follow up effort as Craigie continued to pile on the pressure.
Roselea sent on their second Trialist for Ross in 64 minutes.
Roselea were awarded a free kick for yet another foul on Collier in 67 minutes. Craig Anderson sent in a great curling shot and was very unlucky to see the ball hit the side netting with a few supporters thinking it had gone in.
Roselea made their third change with Graeme Allan replacing Craig Anderson in 79 minutes.
Cruickshank had a rasping shot tipped over the bar by Logie in 84 minutes as Roselea tried to claw their way back into the game.
Final Score: East Craigie 2 Montrose Roselea 0
Referee: Michael Gill
This was a sore defeat for Roselea who came up against a very hard working Craigie side who deserved their win and it maintains their 100% start to the League. Roselea seemed to be lacking confidence and desire which their opponents had in abundance. Roselea now head to Larkhall for the Emirates Scottish Junior Cup 2nd Round tie against Royal Albert who were idle after their game with Kilbirnie was postponed.
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