LOMOND brought in Kenny Christie for Michael Morris and went with a new 4-5-1 formation in an effort to press the game and keep the vistors on the back foot.
After only five minutes captain Danny Caldwell missed a sitter from five yards, blasting over the bar.
Christie set up Caldwell down the left, his cross was perfect for Janicki, but the keeper did well.
After 25 minutes the vistors were awarded a penalty when Liam Farrell made a tackle and the referee somehow pointed to the spot.
However this kick struck the base of the post then Muirhead made the save.
After 35 minutes Caldwell put Lomond in front with a neat finish.
Just moments before half time the vistors made it 1-1 after a blunder in defence.
The second half saw Lomond create many chances, but poor finishing let them down until Caldwell made it 2-1 to settle the side.
The homesters now had the upper hand and when Shaun Farrell was brought down, the ref awarded Lomond a penalty.
Caldwell scored for an excellent hat-trick and his 19th goal of the season!
With only minutes left Christie blasted the ball into the net to finish the match at 4-1.
Star Check: 10 - Caldwell, 7 Janicki, 3 Dales
Saturday 23 February 2008
Saturday 16 February 2008
CARNEGIE THISTLE 1, LOMOND UNITED 1
LOMOND travelled through to Townhill for a league fixture against Carnegie Thistle.
The visitors brought in Hrdlicka for the injuried Melville, otherwise Lomond stuck with the same 11 as last week.
For the opening 20 minutes Lomond didn't settle and it looked like the long ball tactics from the homesters would cause them trouble.
But against the run of play Lomond went in front, Cunningham started the move, Dales then played in Caldwell who made no mistake - the captain once again doing the business.
The home side continued to punt long balls forward, but Muirhead was not troubled.
The second half was just as poor as the first, and the home keeper made a great save from a Janicki volley.
This was one of only two shots Lomond had in the entire 90 minutes and this was to cost them with 15 minutes to go.
Yet again Lomond lost a goal from a corner, a simple header at the front post beating Muirhead.
This was another below par performance that saw another two points dropped, which is not good enough.
Plenty effort and commitment but results need to improve.
The visitors brought in Hrdlicka for the injuried Melville, otherwise Lomond stuck with the same 11 as last week.
For the opening 20 minutes Lomond didn't settle and it looked like the long ball tactics from the homesters would cause them trouble.
But against the run of play Lomond went in front, Cunningham started the move, Dales then played in Caldwell who made no mistake - the captain once again doing the business.
The home side continued to punt long balls forward, but Muirhead was not troubled.
The second half was just as poor as the first, and the home keeper made a great save from a Janicki volley.
This was one of only two shots Lomond had in the entire 90 minutes and this was to cost them with 15 minutes to go.
Yet again Lomond lost a goal from a corner, a simple header at the front post beating Muirhead.
This was another below par performance that saw another two points dropped, which is not good enough.
Plenty effort and commitment but results need to improve.
Saturday 9 February 2008
MILTON VIOLET 2, LOMOND UNITED 2
LOMOND arrived in Milton for a difficult league fixture against a side they failed to beat last season.
Michael Morris and Woichech Janicki were brought into the starting 11 to play down the flanks, while Malky Muirhead took over in goals.
Neither team settled in the opening stages but Danny Caldwell was unlucky when the keeper made a mess of a pass back, but a defender got in a good block.
The vistors certainly looked out of sorts with poor passing and just never got going.
After 37 minutes the home striker was clearly off side and as Lomond appealed, the ref waved play on and the ball was rolled into the net.
Seconds before half time Janicki should have levelled but the ball rolled just past the post.
After some strong words at half time the players were informed another 45 minutes like the first would not be accepted.
A changed Lomond side had Milton pinned back and against the run of play the homesters made it 2-0.
But Lomond kept them on the back foot and after 65 minutes M.Morris took a corner that sailed over everyone right into the top corner.
Gavin Dales should have made levelled but his weak effort saw the keeper have time to make the save.
Hrdlicka, Christie and S.Farrell were brought on, and after 83 minutes Caldwell blasted the ball high into the net from 16 yards to equalise.
The home side had 2 players sent off late on and Lomond were unlucky in injury time when Caldwell shot just past.
A dire first half, but credit to the players for the effort raised in the second, when they could have left with three points.
Michael Morris and Woichech Janicki were brought into the starting 11 to play down the flanks, while Malky Muirhead took over in goals.
Neither team settled in the opening stages but Danny Caldwell was unlucky when the keeper made a mess of a pass back, but a defender got in a good block.
The vistors certainly looked out of sorts with poor passing and just never got going.
After 37 minutes the home striker was clearly off side and as Lomond appealed, the ref waved play on and the ball was rolled into the net.
Seconds before half time Janicki should have levelled but the ball rolled just past the post.
After some strong words at half time the players were informed another 45 minutes like the first would not be accepted.
A changed Lomond side had Milton pinned back and against the run of play the homesters made it 2-0.
But Lomond kept them on the back foot and after 65 minutes M.Morris took a corner that sailed over everyone right into the top corner.
Gavin Dales should have made levelled but his weak effort saw the keeper have time to make the save.
Hrdlicka, Christie and S.Farrell were brought on, and after 83 minutes Caldwell blasted the ball high into the net from 16 yards to equalise.
The home side had 2 players sent off late on and Lomond were unlucky in injury time when Caldwell shot just past.
A dire first half, but credit to the players for the effort raised in the second, when they could have left with three points.
Saturday 2 February 2008
LOMOND UNITED 7, BARDAR UNITED 2
GOALS from Danny Caldwell (2), Gavin Dales (2), David Elder, Drew MacLeod and Keith Morris secured a comfortable league win for Lomond United.
However, the win came at a cost as Lomond lost goalkeeper Colin Downie to injury in the first half, who later required hospital treatment.
However, the win came at a cost as Lomond lost goalkeeper Colin Downie to injury in the first half, who later required hospital treatment.
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