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OAKLEY UTD v MONTROSE ROSELEA
McBOOKIE.COM EAST PREMIER LEAGUE
SAT AUGUST 29th 2015
Roselea suffered a third defeat in four in a frustrating game for both sides.
Each team set up with different formations as the home team had three centre midfielders and Roselea opted to try utilise their wide numerical advantage.
It was Oakley who created the first chance when left wing back Allan found right wing back Thomson at the back post but his header was cleared by Sturrock.
It didn't take long for Roselea to create their first chance when Collier linked well with Watson but home keeper Steele pulled off a great save to keep it goalless.
Findlater whipped in a testing cross to Watson after 15 minutes but the strikers header was wide of the post.
The game was very stop-start after a promising opening for both teams as the referee frustrated both sides with some debatable decisions.
Roselea felt they should have had a penalty after half an hour when Collier was first to a loose ball and poked the ball past the away keeper who proceded to floor Collier. The referee blew for a foul by Collier, much to the annoyance of the traveling support.
Allan of Oakley delivered a great corner which appeared to be heading directly into the net before Whyte brilliantly headed away under pressure.
Oakley had another corner on 33 minutes but Allan's delivery was headed over by Mcdonough.
Roselea had their manager sent off after 34 minutes. Collier picked up a loose ball and shot towards goal. Steele made a great fingertip save onto the crossbar and as the ball went out the referee awarded a goal kick. Simpson was sent away from the dugout for his protests.
On the stroke of half time it was Oakley's turn to have their appeals rejected by the official as Mcdonough looked to be taken down illegally in the box but the referee booked the home striker for simulation.
Half time: Oakley Utd 0 Montrose Roselea 0
Oakley took the lead shortly after the interval under controversial circumstances. Murray appeared to be well offside but the referee waved play on. Despite Roselea managing to regain the ball back, Rushford battled well to win the ball on the right hand side and then crossed for McDONOUGH to stroke into the net.
Roselea were forced into making two subs as the injured Sturrock and Taylor were replaced by Greig and Mowatt.
Roselea could have found themselves well out the match were it not for a couple of great saves from McLeod in goals. First he was on hand to deny McDonough and tip his strike onto the bar, then he pulled off a superb reaction save from a strike by the same player as he hit a powerful effort from 15 yards out.
Roselea reshuffled as time ran out and did create a half chance for Greig at the back post in the last minute but his shot flew wide.
Full time: Oakley Utd 1 Montrose Roselea 0
A frustrating day for Roselea who will feel on another day decisions could have gone their way. Having said that though the performance was well off what they are capable of. With midweek fixtures and friendlies over the management team will be looking forward to finally having the chance at training this week to put their own stamp on things for next weeks game against Lochee United at home.
Roselea:McLeod,Findlater,Taylor,Sturrock,Whyte,Anderson,Campbell,McDowell,Watson,Collier,Tringham,Bailey,Mowatt,Thomson,M.Smith,Greig
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