Aberdeen U14's v Falkirk U14's

Aberdeen U14's  v  Falkirk U14's
Match report by Kimberley Middleton
 
Opening stages promised a tense and competitive game – which proved to be the case.  The first 10 minutes were fairly even, both teams appeared to want the win as much as each other and both were really going for it. 
 
It became somewhat physical and after around 10 minutes Falkirk's No.9 – Connor Hogg  picked up an unpleasant injury.  It appeared worrying as he was down for a fair amount of time and required treatment.  He managed to struggle on but after around 10 minutes he had to be replaced by Falkirk's No.14 Michael Martin. 
 
Falkirk soon after were forced to make yet another change through injury.
 
The game remained fairly even, if anyone was edging slightly in possession it was Falkirk, however Aberdeen's defence remained solid.
 
The game continued to be a clean game, yet remained a fierce and competitive encounter. 
 
Goalless at half time.
 
Second half continued in the same vein as the first with both teams giving their all for a breakthrough.  Aberdeen began to dominate possession – yet they could not capitalise from it despite a couple of half chances.
 
Somewhat against the run of play Falkirk took the lead with a scrappy goal - No.10. Cameron Armstrong making it 1-0.
 
Aberdeen recover well however, they are awarded a free kick taken by No.18 Michael Kelly, which Falkirk fail to deal with completely, a scrappy clearance allowing a powerful header from No.8 – Craig Storrie found the back of the net following a deflection off the post, 1-1.
 
Neither team looked ready to settle for a draw, the game remaining as competitive as it had from kick off until the final whistle. 
 
A very competitive and physical game overall, however nothing malicious occurred.
 
Very positive to see two teams go for the win from start to finish. 
 
Man of the Match: Aberdeen defender No.4 Glen Smith for a consistent and solid performance.