Established 1888
Match Report
St Andrews vs Penicuik 27.2.16
League
St Andrews 1 Penicuik 2
St Andrews: Clarkson, McMullan, McInnes, Murdoch, Wedderburn, Sibanda, Patrick, Buchan, Mackie, Sturrock, Whitehead Subs:
Wilson, Deane, Cunningham, Brand
Penicuik: Bejaoui, Young, Devlin, Liddell, White, Gay, Barr, Jancyzk, McCallum, Somerville, Lister Subs: Lough, Fraser, Paterson,
Thomson, Blaikie
Penicuik finally ended their losing streak with a hard earned 1-2 victory at St Andrews. The first quarter of an hour was evenly contested
with St Andrews just ahead in terms of possession, and it was the home side that came close in the 18th minute but Bejaoui was alert to
turn away a powerful strike and Lister cleared. In the 22nd minute, a corner to Penicuik saw Clarkson beaten but the ball hit the top of the
bar. One minute later, Penicuik took the lead when Young headed down a Yancyzk free kick and SOMERVILLE pounced to slide the ball
home. Both defences were on top and few chances were being created. However, in the 40th minute, Liddell came close with a glancing
header for Penicuik. One minute later a high ball by Young saw keeper Clarkson do well under strong pressure from McCallum.
Half time: St Andrews 0 Pencuik 1
In the opening minute of the second half, St Andrews were awarded a free kick just outside Penicuik’s penalty area, but the free kick was
blasted high over the bar. In the 51st minute, Sibanda broke free from the Penicuik defence, but White recovered well to save the day.
Three minutes later it was Murdoch who came to the rescue for the home side to clear the ball for a corner and deny McCallum. From the
corner, keeper Clarkson pulled off two great saves before the danger was cleared. Immediately afterwards, Somerville’s glancing header
was well saved by Clarkson. Then the St Andrews fans sighed with relief when a header off a corner beat keeper Clarkson, but was
headed off the line. The home side equalised in the 65th minute when WEDDERBURN headed home a deep corner kick. However,
Penicuik bounced back in the 82nd minute when WHITE was on hand to knock the ball home from close range. Into injury time and St
Andrews almost got the equaliser. The ball was bouncing about loose in the Penicuik penalty box and only desperate defending Penicuik
prevented the goal.
Final Score: St Andrews 1 Penicuik 2
Thomson, Blaikie
Penicuik finally ended their losing streak with a hard earned 1-2 victory at St Andrews. The first quarter of an hour was evenly contested
with St Andrews just ahead in terms of possession, and it was the home side that came close in the 18th minute but Bejaoui was alert to
turn away a powerful strike and Lister cleared. In the 22nd minute, a corner to Penicuik saw Clarkson beaten but the ball hit the top of the
bar. One minute later, Penicuik took the lead when Young headed down a Yancyzk free kick and SOMERVILLE pounced to slide the ball
home. Both defences were on top and few chances were being created. However, in the 40th minute, Liddell came close with a glancing
header for Penicuik. One minute later a high ball by Young saw keeper Clarkson do well under strong pressure from McCallum.
Half time: St Andrews 0 Pencuik 1
In the opening minute of the second half, St Andrews were awarded a free kick just outside Penicuik’s penalty area, but the free kick was
blasted high over the bar. In the 51st minute, Sibanda broke free from the Penicuik defence, but White recovered well to save the day.
Three minutes later it was Murdoch who came to the rescue for the home side to clear the ball for a corner and deny McCallum. From the
corner, keeper Clarkson pulled off two great saves before the danger was cleared. Immediately afterwards, Somerville’s glancing header
was well saved by Clarkson. Then the St Andrews fans sighed with relief when a header off a corner beat keeper Clarkson, but was
headed off the line. The home side equalised in the 65th minute when WEDDERBURN headed home a deep corner kick. However,
Penicuik bounced back in the 82nd minute when WHITE was on hand to knock the ball home from close range. Into injury time and St
Andrews almost got the equaliser. The ball was bouncing about loose in the Penicuik penalty box and only desperate defending Penicuik
prevented the goal.
Final Score: St Andrews 1 Penicuik 2
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