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St Anthony's 2 v 2 Cumbernauld
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Man Saints held out to secure a deserved share of the points
after seeing a two goal lead wiped out by some terrific play and
possession by a rejuvenated United team who certainly looked
dead and buried at half time.
The visitors almost got the perfect start in the opening minute
but Turner tipped Irons looping header over the bar. Saints
began to play some great passing moves and deservedly took the
lead when a McCuish free kick was only partially cleared and
Mulheron pounced on it to shoot home from 8 yards. Donald then
missed a great opportunity but shot over from 10 yards. It came
as no surprise when Saints added a second on the half hour mark.
Williams did well to regain possession on the right and sent
over a cross as the keeper advanced he was outjumped by McMillan
to head into the empty net. Right on the whistle Turner did well
to touch a Scott effort to safety.
Half Time - Saint Anthony's 2 v 0 Cumbernauld
United must have been given a verbal roasting during the break
because they began to show why they are joint favourites to win
the league, First Brown shot over then Turner denied the same
player with a superb save from 8 yards. Callaghan did create a
chance but Finnegan took the ball off the strikers toe just as
he was about to shoot. Scott then saw a shot fly over the cross
bar then the Ants broke upfield with McCuish's shot deflected
for a corner. With 20 minutes remaining the visitors got a
deserved goal when Pacitti did well to slam home past the
helpless Turner. Apart form a Mulheron header United were
dominant now and when Donald was sent off for a second yellow
card must have fancied their chances. A minute later the 78th to
be precise they drew level when Scott unleashed a 25 yard
thunderbolt that soared past Turner into the top left hand
corner of the net. Turner then produced heroics to deny Finnegan
then Brown and last gasp tackles by McDonald and Williams in the
fourth and fifth minutes of added on time gave the Ants a share
of the spoils which overall they thoroughly deserved
Full Time - Saint Anthony's 2 v 2 Cumbernauld
Ants Team - Turner, Donald, Mulligan, McDonald, Mansare, Miller,
McCuish, McMillan (Hare 85), Callaghan (McEwan 70), Mulheron,
Williams
Subs not Used - Donnelly, Kayes, Feeney
Man of the Match - Davie Turner
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