The Scottish Amateur Cup
Saturday 26th October 2013
Independent AFC v Oban Saints AFC
Foster's Scottish Amateur Cup 2nd Round Replay
St Ambrose High School 3G
65 Townhead Road
Coatbridge ML5 2HT
Kick off 3pm
Referee - Mr James Moore
Legendary football historian, author and broadcaster Bob Crampsey was a former Head Master of St Ambrose High School
Independent AFC
Thanks to a calamitous 13 minute second half spell during which they threw away a three goal lead for the second time this season, Saints head for Coatbridge on Saturday to replay their Foster's Scottish Amateur Cup second round tie with Independent AFC. Taking nothing away from Independent's spirited fight back, Saints were excellent value for their three goal lead in the first match and should have been able to see out the game quite comfortably. Even after Independent had equalised Saints had chances to finish off the tie with Allan MacKay and Craig MacEwan coming close with headers and Willie Gemmell curling a free kick over the cross bar.
Willie Gemmell curls a late free kick marginally over the bar
All three of Independent's goals were attributable to defensive errors reminiscent of the second half collapse against Haldane United earlier this season. Those blips aside the Saints defence has been solid this season conceding just seven goals in seven league outings giving the midfield and forwards an excellent platform to build on. A tough match is in store on Saturday but a fully focussed Saints side should be good enough to progress to the third round. A home tie against Rosyth of the Fife Amateur Football Association Premier Division awaits the winners.
Some pictures from last Saturday:-
Allan MacKay puts Saints 2 - 0 up in the 29th minute
Saints goal scorers Craig MacEwan, Donald Campbell and Allan MacKay
Despite the rain elsewhere the match was played in excellent conditions
To be avoided if Saints hope to progress to the third round:-
#monthesaints
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