Cambuslang Rangers 5-3 St Anthony’s
Central Region 1st Division
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Cambuslang Rangers gained what could turn out to be a vital 3
points at the weekend when they came out on top in an 8 goal feast at
It wasn't all one way traffic as Cambuslang threw away a 3-1 half
time lead as The Ants stormed back to level only for Cambuslang to grab another
2 goals to secure the 3 points. A double each from Wyatt and McGowan added to
Patrick's penalty ensure Lang stay mid table.
The biggest surprise was the game actually going ahead after the
torrential overnight rain but some sterling work by the ground staff saw the
park heavy but playable.
There were a couple of changes to the side that were comfortably
beaten by
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Cambuslang Players Congratulate
McGowan |
It looked very much like another bad day at the office as St Ants
opened the scoring with only 4 minutes on the clock. Ford latched onto
Docherty's pass and he slotted past the exposed Fusari in the Lang goal. A
minute later and Docherty was lucky to escape with just a warning after a late
two footed challenge on
Things looked to get worse for the home side when Docherty almost
scored a second for the visitors but luckily enough for Cambuslang the effort
came back off the post. The first yellow card of the afternoon went to St Ants
Ford for encroaching at a Lang free kick. Cambuslang were starting to come into
the game more now and it was 26 minutes before any notable action involving
them. Graham McCracken sent over a teasing cross that was met by McGowan and
his header looped over Ants keeper Turner and nestled in the back of
the net. Cambuslang almost got in front when McCracken's drive went inches
wide.
On the half hour mark Cambuslang scored a second. Wyatt on hand to
rifle his shot off the far post and into the net. That lead was stretched when
Wyatt grabbed a second for Cambuslang. A fine worked move saw Patrick
float over a fine cross that Wyatt rose well to nod home. Ants picked up
another booking at the end of the half when Ritchie was cautioned.
H-T 3-1
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Heavy Conditions Contribute To 8 Goal
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Doyle Returns After Suspension |
St Ants started the 2nd half as they finished the first, with a
booking. This time it was McMillan the culprit after a trip on
The first came after Miller capitalised on some sloppy defending
and he slotted home from Close range. A minute later and it got worse for
Cambuslang as St Ants grabbed an unlikely leveller. This time a poor defensive
header fell to Docherty and he fired into the net. The Ants should have added a
4th only a minute later when McMillan found himself in acres of space in the
box but he fired wide from 8 yards.
A couple of changes interrupted the game when Ants replaced
Docherty with Boys and Cambuslang brought on Nolan and Bannerman to
replace Robertson and Carson. Cambuslang were gifted an excellent opportunity
to get their noses in front on 78 minutes. a rash challenge by McDivitt on
Wyatt resulted in a spot kick being awarded, Patrick stepped up to power the
ball past the despairing dive of Turner.
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Patrick Hold Off St Ants Defender |
Robertson Out Jumps Miller As Doyle
Covers |
The home side should have had another penalty on 81 minutes when
Wyatt was upended yet again, but the ref seen it differently and amazingly
booked the Lang striker for a dive, easily the worst decision of the game so
far. Cambuslang did manage to but the game to bed on 82 minutes. McCracken's
corner was met by the on rushing McGowan who powered his header past Turner
giving him no chance.
A couple of late bookings followed, Harvey and Donnachie for the
Ants and O'Neil for Cambuslang were all cautioned and Cambuslang saw the game
out for what could turn out to be a vital 3 points come May.
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Patrick Slots Penalty Past Turner |
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Lang Line Up |
For More Shots From
The Game |
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Fusari Doyle O’Neil McGuigan McGowan Carson (Bannerman 78) Robertson (Nolan 79) McCracken Patrick Reid Wyatt Unused Subs Eadie Keane |
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