Cambuslang Rangers 0-2 Lesmahagow
Whyte & MacKay West Of Scotland Cup
1st Round
Saturday 17th September 2005
at Somervell Park
Cambuslang Rangers crashed out of the West Of Scotland Cup at the
weekend when lower division side Lesmahagow triumphed at Somervell Park. An
easy 2-0 win for the visitors saw Cambuslang winless streak stretch to 7
matches, with no real sight of ending. Once again Cambuslang created nothing in
front of goal which only frustrated both management and fans alike.
It was another poor performance from the Somervell Park side
despite changes to the side that was equally disappointing vs. Petershill the
previous week. Noble and McGowan made way for new signing Timmons and striker Richard
Love.
As has been the story all season, Cambuslang Rangers created
nothing during the game and it was yet another frustrating day for the strikers
as they had nothing created for them by a poor middle of the park.
Inside the first minute and Cambuslang had a chance but Burns weak
effort was easily saved by the Gow keeper. The visitors responded immediately
and should have done better when Kelly was gifted an early chance but he shot
straight at McGovern who gathered. On 21 minutes Cambuslang created a chance
when Burns broke down the left hand side, his cross was left by Menelaws for
the on rushing Love but he pulled his effort just wide of the far post. That
was as close as Lang got to the opposition goal. Gow keeper, Thomson was alert
to push a Timmons drive round the post in Cambuslang's only shot on target in
the first 45 minutes and that was a couple of minutes before the break.
H-T 0-0
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Lang’s Richard Love Gets A Run Out v Lesmahagow |
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Lang Keeper Stevie McGovern, Quick Off His Line |
As has been the story all season, Cambuslang conceded at the start
of the 2nd half. Jaffrey broke down the line and delivered what didn't look too
dangerous a cross but Burns proceeded to knock the ball past a helpless
McGovern and gift the visitors the lead, a lead that Cambuslang rarely looked
like pegging back. In an attempt to turn things around Cambuslang brought on
Porter and the expense of Love. The Lang striker a little disappointed on
leaving the field after another frustrating game for the Lang. 10 minutes later
and Cambuslang tried another change, this time Stoddart was brought into the
middle of the park and Menelaws made way. With still no sign of a goal, or even
an attempt at goal, Cambuslang used their 3rd sub, Faulds brought on for new
signing Timmons who had an other quiet game.
Things went from bad to worse for the home side when they conceded
the killer 2nd goal. Gallen broke down the right hand side and his cross was
not dealt with by the Lang defence and this allowed Kelly a chance and he
bundled the ball home from close range. Things went from bad to worse when
defender O'Neil was given his marching orders after a rash challenge on McDade.
A booking certainly but the straight red that followed did look a bit harsh.
This rounded off a quite miserable afternoon for the Somervell Park side and
just where this dismal run is going to end is anyone's guess.
Time is vastly running out for the Lang management and need to
start producing results as early cup K.O's cost the club dear and with
Cambuslang still languishing at the foot of the league table it looks
like there is going to be one long winter ahead.
Lang
McGovern, Gallagher, Burns, O'Neill, Gray, Coulter, Wade, Timmons
(Faulds 65), Love (Porter 47), Menelaws (Stoddart 57), & Gilroy
Subs Not Used
McAdam & Noble