Established 1888

Match Report

Lothian Thistle HV vs Penicuik  29.7.14

Friendly

Lothian Thistle HV 3 Penicuik 1 Penicuik: Hill, Trialist, McDermott, Meikle, Young, Lister, Ross, Jancyzk, McCulloch, McPartlin, Montgomery Subs: Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Trialist, Bejaoui With half the team missing, Penicuik had six trialists on the team sheet for this game, but the opening twenty minutes were fairly evenly contested. However, Penicuik should have taken the lead in the 25th minute when they had three chances to put the ball in the back of the net from in and around the six yard box. Lothian then broke quickly up the park and Louis Swanson stroked the ball past Hill into the top corner of the net. Just before half time, Hill pulled off an excellent save and one minute later a deflected Lothian shot hit the bar. Half Time: Lothian Thistle HV 1 Penicuik 0 Into the second half and a great run and strike by Scott McCulloch brought the score level in the 47th minute. Lothian upped the pace of the game and their fitness levels started to cause problems. They took the lead in the 72nd minute despite Hill blocking two attempts on goal. Three minutes later, Penicuik lost possession in their own half and a curling left foot strike slipped through Hill’s hands into the net. Final Score: Lothian Thistle HV 3 Penicuik 1