Match reports for 16/3/02

Falkirk GHG 7
Waverley Inveresk 2

Falkirk's opponents started the game with only 10 players, but were not taken for granted, bearing in mind what had happened a couple of weeks ago at Clydebank. Good play from the local side was rewarded by 2 goals from Arthur Robertson, the second from a superb take on the run and cross from Kevin Russell. By the time Waverley reinforcements arrived, Iain Fraser had added a third, and Robertson completed his hat trick shortly after with a reverse stick flick from a seemingly impossible angle following a penalty corner. Michael Watson completed the first half scoring with a tap in from a Blakeley cross. Falkirk increased their lead after the break, Dougie Blakeley scoring the 6th with another tap in. Despite missing a series of chances, including a penalty, the 7th arrived after a Calum Taylor pass into the circle, with Watson scoring his second at the second attempt. The last 10 minutes saw the local side ease off, and this gave Waverley 2 consolation goals, taking the shine off an otherwise good performance.

Watsonians II 2
Falkirk GHG II 1

This defeat by the Edinburgh side who are also in contention for promotion will not help Falkirk's chances of getting out of this division. Neil McFadyen scored from a short corner. Iain Fraser had the chance to level from a Penalty Flick award but failed to find the net.

Inverleith 'A' 2
Falkirk GHG III 3

With their Captain, goalkeeper and several regular players on a holiday, it was heartening to see the replacements from down the Club help the team to a good win, and two league points. The hosts opened but Andrew Woodland beveled. Jonathan Anderson broke the deadlock from a corner award and Andrew Woodland again reached the scoresheet to separate the teams. Chris Taylor was unlucky in goal as the hosts claimed a second.

Falkirk GHG IV 1
Erskine Melvilles II 6

A ten man Falkirk side with Charles Kemp deputising between the uprights, found the Edinburgh side something of a challenge. Ben Brewer showed some nice touches in midfield, while Clark Whitton scored the solitary consolation goal.

Inverleith Juniors 2
Falkirk GHG V 1

In this game that so nearly did not take place due to the lack of fifth team players, it was a credit to the call-ups from the Club's two bottom teams who so nearly snatched a point from the encounter. Good attacking hockey saw Russell Brown and Roddy Dow looking dangerous. Jonathan Anderson scored the goal with Jonathan Nugent unlucky not to level the game.

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