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  St Anthony's 1 v 0 Yoker

A magnificent individual effort by Mark McCuish gave St Anthony's a deserved win over a well organised Yoker at McKenna Park.

Mulheron almost gave The Ants a dream start when he headed a Williams cross that beat 'keeper Meechan but rebounded off the face of the crossbar. Play was soon bogged down in midfield but Yoker did come close in 28 minutes but Frew's effort clipped the top of the bar. Saints then produced some flowing football that ended with Williams heading just over. Yoker again responded but 10's shot hit the side netting. Both sides created a few half chances but the half ended goal-less

Half time score

Saint Anthony's 0 v 0 Yoker Athletic

The Govan side had the visitors on the back foot and a superb solo run from Williams saw Meechan producing a fine diving save. McMillan then came close but again the 'keeper saved. Despite having most of the possession the Ants were finding it increasingly difficult to break down the well marshalled defence. That was until the 66th minute when sub McCuish collected a pass deep in his own half. The midfielder swept past a couple of players, continued to race up the middle of the park and as the Yoker defence expected a pass McCuish sent an unstoppable 20 yarder beyond the helpless Meechan to put the Ants one up. Saints were in cruise control now however Turner had to be alert to turn a 14 shot behind for a corner. This apart the Ants were in control and were well worth their narrow victory.

Full Time Score

Saint Anthony's 1 v 0 Yoker Athletic

Ants Team - Turner, Kayes, Williams, Mulligan, Donald (McCuish 25), Mansare, Miller, Harvey (Cahoon 58), McMillan (Callaghan 85), Mulheron, McEwan

Subs not Used - Donnelly, Feeney

Man of the Match - Abou Mansare