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9 hours ago, HibeeJibee said:

Pollok 6-2 Camelon

Heavy defeat opens weekend although it always looked a tall order at tier 6 high-flyers.

Managing to get 8 or more clubs through tomorrow would probably exceed expectations.

Was a plucky effort by Camelon. They actually knocked the ball around quite well and when they pulled it back to 2-1, looked like they might make a game of it as they had possession and confidence. But Pollok stepped up, got a cracking goal, were given a gift and at 4-1, the game was done by halftime. Two early second half goals by Pollok let them ease off and again, Camelon got a bit more of the ball, but weren't as effective with it. Got themselves probably a deserved further consolation goal. Scoreline was heavy, but Camelon did alright - as probably expected, Pollok were just better!

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Aye, Camelon took their goals well and there was a wee point after they pulled 1 back at 2-1 were it looked like they might be capable of getting a foothold in the game.

Pollok were very clinical though and took the opportunities well. Weird game tbh, Pollok definitely deserved to win but it didn't feel like a 6-2 - very good finishing from Pollok and Camelon were unlucky that it seemed every mistake they made was punished.

Some more interesting ties today. Think I'll head to either Jeanfield or Linlithgow.

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1 hour ago, AuAl said:

Aye, Camelon took their goals well and there was a wee point after they pulled 1 back at 2-1 were it looked like they might be capable of getting a foothold in the game.

Pollok were very clinical though and took the opportunities well. Weird game tbh, Pollok definitely deserved to win but it didn't feel like a 6-2 - very good finishing from Pollok and Camelon were unlucky that it seemed every mistake they made was punished.

Some more interesting ties today. Think I'll head to either Jeanfield or Linlithgow.

Probably about right the way I look at these games is it shows the level we are at. The level we aspire to get too.

We go again next game.

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Ardrossan 2 St Andrews 3

Despite the score line it was a comfortable win.

We had a mad minute midway through the first half where we had a penalty saved and Rovers went up the park and scored. However two goals in a minute at the end of the half plus a 25 yard screamer early in the second was enough to see us into the last 32.

It was only their goalkeeper who kept them in the game.

 

 

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Jeanfield 1, Largs 1. (4-5 on penalties)

Returning from a good day away I. Perth. Largs went ahead through a Sewell penalty, before Jeanfield scored a penalty of their own.

No changes in extra time as Jeanfield pressured and bounced back well. But Largs persevered on sudden death penalties. More than a few scary moments.

All the best to Jeanfield. A great venue and strong side who are rightly near the top of the table. We need another trip in the cup next round.

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Johnstone Burgh 4-0 Kilbirnie Ladeside
Thorniewood United 1-4 University of Stirling

(Fri) Pollok 6-2 Camelon
Ardrossan Winton Rovers 2-3 St Andrews United
Armadale Thistle 0-5 Albion Rovers
Auchinleck Talbot 4-1 Arniston Rangers
Beith 4-2 Arthurlie
Broxburn Athletic 3-2 Lesmahagow
Caledonian Braves 1-0 East Stirlingshire
Cowdenbeath 4-2 Whitehill Welfare
Creetown 3-4 Ashfield
Cumbernauld Colts 4-2 Irvine Meadow
Cumbernauld United 5-1 Forth Wanderers
Glenafton Athletic 1-0 Dundonald Bluebell
Gretna 2008 1-6 St Cadocs
Heriot-Watt University 3-0 Tynecastle
Hurlford United 0-1 Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Jeanfield Swifts 1-1 Largs Thistle     (aet, FT 1-1, 4-5p)
Kilwinning Rangers 4-1 Hawick Royal Albert
Linlithgow Rose 4-2 St Peters
Lugar Boswell Thistle 5-1 BSC Glasgow
Maryhill 1-3 Lanark United
Musselburgh Athletic 1-0 Berwick Rangers     (aet)
Rutherglen Glencairn 3-2 Penicuik Athletic
St Anthonys 1-2 Dunbar United     (aet, FT 1-1)
Shotts Bon Accord 4-1 Kirkcaldy & Dysart
Stoneyburn 2-3 Kennoway Star Hearts
Thorn Athletic 0-3 Threave Rovers
Thornton Hibs 6-2 St Rochs
Tranent 3-1 Hutchison Vale
Troon 3-0 Abbey Vale
Upper Annandale 1-5 Leith Athletic



Fair showing from EOS with 8 clubs into Last 32.

It could have been greater as Dundonald, Jeanfield and Penicuik all lost narrowly, while Kirkcaldy & Dysart crashed out heavily.

Musselburgh pulled of a shock beating Berwick, but the less said about that the better... result of the day goes to Thornton who blew away St Rochs.

Credit to Dunbar, Leith and St Andrews for good wins. Broxburn seem to have laboured and Whitehill put up a terrific fight. Heriot-Watt also shocked Tynecastle

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R4:


Lowland League (6)
Albion Rovers, Caledonian Braves, Cowdenbeath, Cumbernauld Colts, Linlithgow Rose, Tranent

East of Scotland League (8)
Premier Div (3)    Broxburn Athletic, Dunbar United, Musselburgh Athletic
First Div (3)            Heriot-Watt University, Leith Athletic, St Andrews Utd
Second Div (2)      Kennoway Star Hearts, Thornton Hibs

West of Scotland League (16)
Premier Div (8)     Auchinleck Talbot, Beith, Glenafton Athletic, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy, Largs Thistle, Pollok, St Cadocs, Troon
First Div (4)                Ashfield, Kilwinning Rangers, Shotts Bon Accord, Rutherglen Glencairn
Second Div (1)          Cumbernauld Utd
Third Div (2)              Lanark Utd, Threave Rovers
Fourth Div (1)           Lugar Boswell Thistle

tbc (2)
Carluke/East Kilbride
Johnstone/Uni of Stirling

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On 14/10/2023 at 19:26, HibeeJibee said:

Broxburn seem to have laboured

It was a bit of a struggle but not as close as the score suggests. Missed chances without 5 starters including all the normal midfield 3.

To be fair Lesmahagow were better than expected and were pretty clinical with there chances. Into the next round is all that matters.

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Beith v Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Broxburn Athletic v Auchinleck Talbot
Caledonian Braves v Cumbernauld United
Cowdenbeath v Lanark United
Dunbar United v Cumbernauld Colts 
Heriot Watt University v Rutherglen Glencairn
Kennoway Star Hearts v St Andrews United
Kilwinning Rangers v Albion Rovers
Largs Thistle v Ashfield
Lugar Boswell Thistle v Tranent
Musselburgh Athletic v Johnstone/University of Stirling
Pollok v Linlithgow Rose
St Cadocs v East Kilbride
Shotts Bon Accord v Glenafton Athletic
Threave Rovers v Leith Athletic 
Troon v Thornton Hibs



Once again a very tough draw!

Fife representation guaranteed in Last 16 and attractive tie for Broxburn.

Musselburgh and Leith also hold good chance.

Others will not be favourites.

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12 hours ago, HibeeJibee said:

and attractive tie for Broxburn.

They humped us last year 7-0 or something. However, it looks like two different teams this year with Talbot struggling and Broxburn going well (reverse of last year).

Will be an extremely difficult game but as you say an attractive one ☝️ 

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5 hours ago, Blowin In the Wind said:

They humped us last year 7-0 or something. However, it looks like two different teams this year with Talbot struggling and Broxburn going well (reverse of last year).

Will be an extremely difficult game but as you say an attractive one ☝️ 

St Andrews have already beaten them this season 

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On 24/10/2023 at 20:54, Autistisches Nilpferd said:

I think Broxburn will fancy Talbot this time. Not exactly setting the West alight this year

Lights-up otherwise damp/disappointing afternoon.


Beith 2-3 Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Broxburn Athletic 3-0 Auchinleck Talbot
Caledonian Braves 2-0 Cumbernauld United
Cowdenbeath 6-0 Lanark United
Dunbar United P-P Cumbernauld Colts 
Heriot Watt University 1-3 Rutherglen Glencairn
Kennoway Star Hearts P-P St Andrews United
Kilwinning Rangers 3-0 Albion Rovers
Largs Thistle 1-2 Ashfield
Lugar Boswell Thistle 0-5 Tranent
Musselburgh Athletic 0-2 Johnstone Burgh
Pollok 2-0 Linlithgow Rose
St Cadocs 2-5 East Kilbride
Shotts Bon Accord 2-1 Glenafton Athletic
Threave Rovers P-P Leith Athletic 
Troon 3-2 Thornton Hibs

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