Ivo den Bieman Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Another freezing afternoon at the Balmoral Stadium. Cove ran out deserved winners but visiting Annan stuck well to their task and made it a close contest. Indeed, Annan had the better chances in the first ten minutes. Big Nade, as mobile as a torpedoed destroyer, rattled the bar from distance. Another Annan forward collected the rebound and amazingly blazed over the bar with McKenzie helpless. Annan frustrated Cove for a while. Big Sonkur was booked for a clogging challenge on McAllister on the quarter hour and had to be careful after that. Annan packed the midfield and defence and seemed quite comfortable. Cove broke the deadlock half way through the first half. Breaking down the left, Cove finally got in behind the visitors. The ball landed with Megginson, lurking at close range, and he rolled the ball beyond Avci in the Annan goal. Once Cove were in front they looked comfortable. Annan really lacked a cutting edge. Clearly Nade is used to hold the ball up but he’s not quite on the same wavelength as the guys around him. Often Annan got into good positions but coudn’t quite make them count. The half ended on a worrying note as big Swinglehurst took a powerful McAllister shot full in the face from close range, and was sparked out. He had to be helped off groggily by the physio and was ok to continue. Annan started the second half brightly and threatened the Cove goal without really forcing McKenzie into a save. Gradually the brief Galloway squall petered out and Cove settled down again. The home team rattled Avci’s bar twice with the goalkeeper beaten; Masson’s whistling dipper from an angle at the edge of the area particularly unlucky. Cove’s steady pressure paid off with a few minutes left. Sonkur missed a ball played through by Milne, and Masson was onto the mistake in a flash, turning the ball past the exposed Avci. 2-0 and a routine home win for Cove. Whilst not at their best you never felt Annan had enough to punish them going forward. Masson and Fyvie did nicely for Cove in the middle of the park. The ever-impressive Swinglehurst and Bradley did well for Annan with young Watson making a nuisance of himself up front. Cove are cruising this league and will be a handful in League One next term. Annan will take heart from a determined effort after a few honking displays recently. They look decent enough for the final play off spot. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoveRangers1922 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ivo den Bieman said: Another freezing afternoon at the Balmoral Stadium. Cove ran out deserved winners but visiting Annan stuck well to their task and made it a close contest. Indeed, Annan had the better chances in the first ten minutes. Big Nade, as mobile as a torpedoed destroyer, rattled the bar from distance. Another Annan forward collected the rebound and amazingly blazed over the bar with McKenzie helpless. Annan frustrated Cove for a while. Big Sonkur was booked for a clogging challenge on McAllister on the quarter hour and had to be careful after that. Annan packed the midfield and defence and seemed quite comfortable. Cove broke the deadlock half way through the first half. Breaking down the left, Cove finally got in behind the visitors. The ball landed with Megginson, lurking at close range, and he rolled the ball beyond Avci in the Annan goal. Once Cove were in front they looked comfortable. Annan really lacked a cutting edge. Clearly Nade is used to hold the ball up but he’s not quite on the same wavelength as the guys around him. Often Annan got into good positions but coudn’t quite make them count. The half ended on a worrying note as big Swinglehurst took a powerful McAllister shot full in the face from close range, and was sparked out. He had to be helped off groggily by the physio and was ok to continue. Annan started the second half brightly and threatened the Cove goal without really forcing McKenzie into a save. Gradually the brief Galloway squall petered out and Cove settled down again. The home team rattled Avci’s bar twice with the goalkeeper beaten; Masson’s whistling dipper from an angle at the edge of the area particularly unlucky. Cove’s steady pressure paid off with a few minutes left. Sonkur missed a ball played through by Milne, and Masson was onto the mistake in a flash, turning the ball past the exposed Avci. 2-0 and a routine home win for Cove. Whilst not at their best you never felt Annan had enough to punish them going forward. Masson and Fyvie did nicely for Cove in the middle of the park. The ever-impressive Swinglehurst and Bradley did well for Annan with young Watson making a nuisance of himself up front. Cove are cruising this league and will be a handful in League One next term. Annan will take heart from a determined effort after a few honking displays recently. They look decent enough for the final play off spot. A very extensive and well written analysis that must have been done at least a few minutes after the final whistle when your feeling returned to your fingers on a bitterly cold day at Balmoral. I thought Broque Watson and Kylie Wilkie looked pacey and have real some talent. Was impressed with them both. At 1-0 the game was in the balance and I thought Annan could have easily scored next. Edited January 25, 2020 by CoveRangers1922 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Good for Cove! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoveRangers1922 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: Good for Cove! And Elgin . Nice away win today 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, CoveRangers1922 said: And Elgin . Nice away win today The Dons tomorrow for a hat-trick? Maybe not... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoveRangers1922 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 35 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: The Dons tomorrow for a hat-trick? Maybe not... I wouldn’t bet my own money on it! Be good to see them get the 3 points though and get nearer 3rd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 17 minutes ago, CoveRangers1922 said: I wouldn’t bet my own money on it! Be good to see them get the 3 points though and get nearer 3rd. Betting on the football is never a good idea and betting on the Dons even less so, in my experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauftimedraw Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Cheers Ivo for what seems a fair and impartial report. Probably better performance than what I expected earlier this morning. Not there today but at least looking forward to next weeks game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Betting on the football is never a good idea and betting on the Dons even less so, in my experience. Telt ye. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoveRangers1922 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Telt ye. Bore draw 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoveRangers1922 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Cove in talks to sign Broque Watson. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilianlex Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 3 hours ago, CoveRangers1922 said: Cove in talks to sign Broque Watson. 7 year contract on £900 per week no doubt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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