GARTCOSH UNITED 1 RHU AMATEURS 1
After last saturdays defeat against Viewfield in the West of Scotland cup it was back to league business for rhu on saturday
with a trip to Gartcosh. Rhu made one change from last saturdays starting eleven Petchy replacing the injured Gibson. Rhu
started the game well controlling the midfield and it was only the final ball that was letting them down. Gartcosh's
defenders were making their presence felt as Rhu pushed for an opener. Smallwood almost broke through but the ball was
cleared before he could get an effort on goal. Davie Phillips was next but the home keeper saved his shot from the edge of
the box. The heavy conditions were making it difficult for both teams to pass the ball accurately and defences were on top.With
very few chances to talk of the first half finished goalless. Rhu may have had the better of the first half but Gartcosh were
beginning to get the ball forward early and Rhu's defence and keeper Heron in particular were having a busier time at
the beginning of the second half. Rhu worked their way back into the game and took the lead midway through the half with
a well worked goal. A McMillan cross from the left was knocked on by Falconer and Phillips got there first to hit the ball
home off the left hand post.The game was going from end to end now as Gartcosh searched for the equaliser.With fifteen minutes
left they got it when their striker broke into the box from the left and found the net at the bottom right corner.Gartcosh
were on top now and Rhu had keeper Heron to thank when he produced several top class saves to earn Rhu a point which
their over all play deserved.
Team Heron, MacDonald, McMillan, Brodie, Miller, Phillips, Petchy, Scullion, Smallwood, Falconer and Black. Subs.
Cunningham and Potter
On Saturday Rhu are at home to Glasgow University in a league game - kick off is 2pm.
