Cambuslang Rangers 4-4 Thorniewood
Central Region 2nd Division
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Cambuslang Rangers threw away a 3 goal lead and a chance of moving
into the top half of the league after a thrilling 4-4 draw with Thorniewood.
Even a Kevin Ogilvey hat trick after 13 minutes wasn't enough to secure all 3
points. An injury time equaliser for the visitors saw them snatch a point at
the death.
Cambuslang were to be left cursing the ref who had a very
inadequate game but at the end of the day, he wasn't the one that put the ball
in Lang's net 4 times in what was a pretty poor defensive performance. All the visitors’
goals came from set pieces and Cambuslang must learn to defend these better.
Lang cruised into a 3 goal lead after only 13 minutes but then seemed to think,
Game Over and switched off as Thorniewood came storming back to level before
the break.
Cambuslang were unable to field the same side that had thumped EK
the previous week as Garry Lynch failed a late fitness test, Bishop taking his
place in the starting line up. Jim Kavanagh returned but had to make do with a
place on the bench.
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Hat Trick Hero Ogilvey |
Barton Getting Stuck In |
Cambuslang had a chance after only 2 minutes but Ogilvey saw his
effort deflected inches wide, but the Lang fans didn't have long to
wait. 5 minutes later and Oglivey grabbed his first. Quick thinking
from Lang keeper seen him take the route one option and Ogilvey latched onto
his long ball through the middle and he took a touch before despatching past
the keeper. The strikers second was far behind and on 10 minutes he charged
down the defenders clearance and ran on and shot home under the keeper. On 13
minutes he completed his sensational hard trick. Again he found himself 1 on 1
with the keeper and the result was just as impressive slipping the ball under
the keeper’s body.
Well what happened after that is anyone's? Cambuslang just seemed
to switch off, go to sleep or think the game was won? Far from it and
Thorniewood had other ideas. On 22 minutes they game themselves a little hope.
Despite a superb save from Smith the ball fell kindly for Graham and he
passed across the face of goal where Fallon was waiting to tap home. On the
half hour mark Thorniewood grabbed a second from a position that looked well
offside but the ref waived play on. Another cross wasn't cut out by the Lang
defence and Fallon’s diving header found the bottom corner. The come back was
complete 5 minutes later and yet again it was poor defending at set pieces.
Dunn was allowed to run at the Land back line before sending the ball into the
box where it was met by Devlin and his effort nestled in the back of the net.
Cambuslang did have another chance to re-take the lead but
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Smith Chases Back |
The Game Threatened To Boil Over |
H-T 3-3
Cambuslang started the second brightly enough and Ogilvey had a
chance in the opening minute but the Lang man fired over the bar.
There was a scare and a let off for the home side when
The visitors went close again on the hour mark but Smith blocked
with his feet.
It was almost an hour before the inconsistent official flashed a
card and it was yellow in the direction of Lang's Paul Hughes for a late
challenge.
Cambuslang regained the lead and deservedly so.
Ogilvey and Cameron combined well to set up the later who fired
home from 18 yards. Thorniewood looked to have levelled again but it was well
offside.
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Bishop Returns After Lynch Fails Late
Fitness Test |
Cameron Restored Lang’s Lead |
Cambuslang grabbed a 5th to put the game to bed but to the
astonishment of everyone, including Thorniewood players, he ruled it offside
despite the shot going past to Wood defenders standing on the line. Another
poor decision that went against Cambuslang.
As time was ticking bye there was another twist in this
sensational match and it wasn't to Lang’s pleasure. 1 minute into stoppage time
and the visitors grabbed another equaliser. Another hopeful cross wasn't dealt
with and Graham headed back across Smith into the far corner.
So the game ended in the 4-4 draw and a dropped 2 points for the
home side. Not ideal preparation for this weekends trip North but no need for
any panic buttons to be pressed either.
F-T 4-4
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Lang Line Up |
For More Shots From
The Game |
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Smith Doak Bishop Barton Hughes Smith Kennedy Cameron Ogilvey Devine Dick Docherty Brannigan Coyle Kavanagh |
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