Keith v Middlefield

Keith v Middlefield

Match report by Dana McIntosh

The match opened with an early own goal, which was put into the back of Middlefield's net by Christopher Polson of Middlefield. Keith continued to dominate possession and didn't take long to double their lead with a goal from Lee Youngson making it 2 – 0.

Shortly after, Christopher Polson went close to scoring another - his shot from a free kick on target but well saved by Keith's keeper.

Middlefield went on to have a few decent chances , however, Keith's defence remained extremely strong. Middlefield's chances continued and when the ball was driven into the box, the keeper, despite his best efforts, couldn't hold the ball and it was then knocked passed him into the goal. The celebrations were short lived as the linesman flagged, ruling that the goalie's efforts in the build up had been enough to see the ball cross the line for a corner.

Keith's luck continued when Jack Henderson scored their third goal finishing the first half on 3-0.

The second half began similar to the first, with both teams battling hard against one another.

Middlefield came close to scoring from a corner but it was Keith who went on to score.

A crossed ball into the box was met by Keith's number 9, Liam McCall, who went on to fire the ball into the bottom corner of Middlefield's net.

In the remaining minutes, Middlefield continued to press on for a goal but the solid Keith defence proved itself to be unbeatable.

Man of the match: Liam McCall