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24/10/2037, Ainslie Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
Division One, Highland Football League

The Spartans Vs Forfar

The Spartans play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C McCrady (GK) , G McCleod (CB) , J McPhillips (CB) , D Tait (CB) , P Mackie (RB) , E Rhind (LB) , I MacCormack (CDM) , S Bruce (CAM) , A Gowans (RM) , E Bryce (LM) , J McSween (ST) And the subs are: G McWhinnie (CB) , A McCoubrey (CB) , C Carroll (CM) , G MacRae (CM) , G MacAuley (ST)

Forfar play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: J Walters (GK) , G McClay (CB) , R Myres (CB) , E McClamrock (RB) , T Wilson (LB) , A Ruane (CM) , P McNorton (CM) , R McClory (CAM) , M McGowan (RW) , R Hall (LW) , A Sweeney (ST) And the subs are: R MacBride (CB) , F Mitchell (CB) , G Paterson (CM) , G Buchan (CM) , N MacMichael (ST)

Welcome to Ainslie Park in Edinburgh, Scotland where The Spartans will face Forfar.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Division One, Highland Football League.  The attendance is 4552.

1' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Ed Rhind passes the ball to Peter Mackie.  Peter Mackie passes to Douglas Tait.  Douglas Tait sees Ed Bryce making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ed Bryce runs on to the ball.  Ed Bryce tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

6' - John Walters plays a long pass to Robert McClory.  Robert McClory curls in a cross, and manages to find Paul McNorton.  Paul McNorton gets above the defence and directs a header down towards the bottom corner...but its wide!

8' - Charlie McCrady hits the ball long to Seth Bruce.  Seth Bruce tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Seth Bruce scores!  That's a fine goal from the The Spartans player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

9' - Forfar kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Douglas Tait hits the ball long to Jamie McPhillips.  Jamie McPhillips spots a run from Iain MacCormack.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Iain MacCormack is able to control the ball.  Iain MacCormack tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

19' - John Walters sees a run from Robert McClory.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Robert McClory is able to control the ball.  Robert McClory takes a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Andrew Ruane is first to the ball...Andrew Ruane tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Charlie McCrady!  

23' - Charlie McCrady plays a long ball to Ed Bryce.  Ed Bryce plays the ball to Joseph McSween.  Joseph McSween curves the ball into the box, but Rob Myres intercepts and takes possession.  

26' - Rob Myres finds Thomas Wilson with a long pass.  Thomas Wilson plays a short pass to Paul McNorton.  Paul McNorton looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Paul McNorton for Forfar!  The keeper had no chance!

27' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

36' - Robert McClory passes the ball to Thomas Wilson.  Thomas Wilson brings the ball forward, outpacing Douglas Tait.  

39' - Thomas Wilson tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

43' - Paul McNorton plays a long ball to Gavin McClay.  Gavin McClay sees Angus Sweeney making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Angus Sweeney takes the ball.  Angus Sweeney attempts a shot towards goal...and Angus Sweeney scores!  Its a goal for Forfar!  The ball went in off the upright!

44' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Forfar kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Iain MacCormack runs with the ball, beating Paul McNorton.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Douglas Tait is going to be taken off.  Gavin McWhinnie is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob Myres will come off.  Ronald MacBride joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Robert McClory fires a shot from long range towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Robert McClory for Forfar!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

53' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joseph McSween is going to be taken off.  Gavin MacAuley is brought on from the bench.  

62' - Ed Rhind slides the ball to Jamie McPhillips.  Jamie McPhillips spots a run from Gavin MacAuley.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gavin MacAuley is able to control the ball.  Gavin MacAuley attempts a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and Gavin MacAuley scores!  That's a lovely goal from the The Spartans player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

63' - Forfar kick the ball off for the restart.  

65' - Thomas Wilson passes the ball to Robert McClory.  Robert McClory slides the ball to Paul McNorton.  Paul McNorton takes the ball past Gavin MacAuley with a turn of pace.  

66' - Paul McNorton sees a run from Robert Hall.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Robert Hall is able to take the ball.  Robert Hall tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

70' - Charlie McCrady passes to Jamie McPhillips.  Robert McClory successfully tackles Jamie McPhillips and gains possession for his team.  Forfar try to launch a counter attack.  Robert McClory curves the ball into the box, but Jamie McPhillips intercepts and takes possession.  

76' - Gavin MacAuley passes the ball to Iain MacCormack.  Iain MacCormack attempts to beat Ronald MacBride using his skills, but is illegally impeded.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Ronald MacBride the yellow card. That will be a freekick for The Spartans.  

77' - Gavin MacAuley places the ball to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box and finds Alex Gowans.  Alex Gowans directs a powerful header attempting to beat the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andrew Ruane is going to be taken off.  Gordon Paterson is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Malcolm McGowan is going to be taken off.  Neil MacMichael is brought on from the bench.  

82' - Jamie McPhillips chips a long ball to Gordon McCleod.  Gordon McCleod whips in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gordon McCleod will come off.  Alex McCoubrey is brought on from the bench.  

85' - Gavin McClay spots a run from Paul McNorton.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Paul McNorton runs on to the ball.  Paul McNorton shoots...but the shot is offtarget!

87' - Charlie McCrady plays a long ball to Peter Mackie.  Peter Mackie crosses the ball, and manages to find Iain MacCormack.  Iain MacCormack directs a powerful header hoping to beat John Walters...but the shot is offtarget!



The match has ended The Spartans 2 - 3 Forfar.