Collegiate Cup Round 2 Scotch A's vs Westminster Saturday 12th July 2008 Scotch 2 - 1 Westminster In a game that we were obviously expected to win, it was a little closer by the end than we had anticipated and that it really should have been. For a second week in a row we dominated possession, especially in the 1st half, but were unable to make the most of our many excellent chances. The day we do make the most of them we will really trouble the scorers. With Westminster's 1st attack about 20 minutes in, following constant goal pressure from us, they went forward and scored a cracker from the far right into the rear corner. Great goal and it gave our keeper absolutely no chance. We then scored within a minute after the restart with a neat little finish from Welly and another just before halftime following a nice strike by Fergie Ferg. 2-1 at the break, and the second half saw no inspiring soccer by either team and no more goals. Westminster played their game plan quite well with 5 to six in the midfield getting plenty of numbers behind the ball for the entire 90 minutes. This frustrated our 3 midfielders especially and meant most of the game was played over the midfield to our wide players. Both Welly and Matty again had great games and worked tirelessly without a lot of reward. Rooney was his dangerous self and again provided great link work. I felt our defensive line, that was very different today with plenty of forced changes, performed very well and consistently considering the wind and playing the 2nd half into the sun. Gazza was very strong both on and off of his line in goals again, and when called upon two separate occasions with great Westminster chances, was very strong. Overall a frustrating day game-play wise as we struggled to ever get into our normal quick-passing rhythm especially through the midfield, but of course you will take winning ugly any day. Thanks to Westminster for a hard fought day, and best of luck to the remainder of their Div 3 season. (Ref's 3 votes:) 3 votes: Welly 2 votes: Johnny 1 vote: Gazza