A HARD-working performance by Lomond was not enough to stop Kennoway earning a 4-1 win at Cotlands Park in the Carlsberg Cup.
Lomond faced a side unbeaten in all competitions this season and packed full of ex-senior, junior and amateur internationalists.
The Second Division underdogs gave as good as they got in the opening 20 minutes until a fortunate goal handed the home side the opener.
A wind-assisted free-kick from near the touchline, intended as a cross, sailed over the head of Malky Muirhead into the top corner.
Lomond were forced to hit Kennoway on the break and looked dangerous when they did so but Muirhead made two stunning stops to keep the score at just 1-0.
On the stroke of half-time a rash tackle from Drew MacLeod gifted Kennoway a penalty and the taker made no mistake.
The second half started with Lomond pinned in their own half but brave tackling and a well-organised offside trap kept Kennoway at bay.
Gavin Dales chipped just over as Lomond looked for a way back into the cup tie but Kennoway took a 3-0 lead on 65 minutes from another set piece.
A near post free-kick was not properly cleared and the striker had a tap-in.
Shortly afterwards, Lomond conceded from open play for the first time in the match as a 20 yard strike left Muirhead with no chance.
Lomond's work rate never ceased and they got their reward with a late consolation goal, Matthew Elder taking Dales' pass in his stride and clipping the ball over the outrushing keeper.
Lomond may be out the cup, but they can be very proud of their efforts.
Starcheck: 10 Fraser Thomson, 7 Malky Muirhead, 3 Matthew Elder
Saturday 29 March 2008
Saturday 22 March 2008
BARDAR UNITED 1, LOMOND UNITED 6
LOMOND travelled down to Kinghorn for a league fixture against Barder United and emerged comfortable winners.
The visitors had Derek Bushnell in goal and David Elder starting for the first time since the sides last met in January.
Play was end to end for the opening stages, the vistors had the better chances but had to wait until the 25th minute to open the scoring.
Danny Caldwell struck a shot from 20 yards which the keeper couldn't hold, the in-rushing D.Elder slammed the rebound into the net.
After 30 minutes the homesters levelled the match with a well taken effort at the back post when the defence switched off.
Lomond pressed again and went back in front when good work by Caldwell and D.Elder set Sean Farrell away.
His shot struck the inside of the post before nestling in the back of the net.
Minutes before half time the home side should have been awarded a penalty when a clear hand ball by Neil Cunningham was missed by the ref.
Lomond came flying out the traps at the start of the second half and hit three goals in a ten minute spell.
D.Elder scored two after getting on the end of a couple of crosses for yet another hat trick.
Drew MacLeod was hauled down in the box and up stepped captain Caldwell to score his 23rd of the season from the spot.
The vistors should have continued to keep the home side on the back foot but it was not until late in the match that Gavin Dales scored with the help of a deflection.
The match ended on a sour note when Bardar had two players red carded.
Another three points but plenty more to come from this squad.
They can play better but a good victory to set them up for Saturday's tough cup match against unbeaten Kennoway.
The visitors had Derek Bushnell in goal and David Elder starting for the first time since the sides last met in January.
Play was end to end for the opening stages, the vistors had the better chances but had to wait until the 25th minute to open the scoring.
Danny Caldwell struck a shot from 20 yards which the keeper couldn't hold, the in-rushing D.Elder slammed the rebound into the net.
After 30 minutes the homesters levelled the match with a well taken effort at the back post when the defence switched off.
Lomond pressed again and went back in front when good work by Caldwell and D.Elder set Sean Farrell away.
His shot struck the inside of the post before nestling in the back of the net.
Minutes before half time the home side should have been awarded a penalty when a clear hand ball by Neil Cunningham was missed by the ref.
Lomond came flying out the traps at the start of the second half and hit three goals in a ten minute spell.
D.Elder scored two after getting on the end of a couple of crosses for yet another hat trick.
Drew MacLeod was hauled down in the box and up stepped captain Caldwell to score his 23rd of the season from the spot.
The vistors should have continued to keep the home side on the back foot but it was not until late in the match that Gavin Dales scored with the help of a deflection.
The match ended on a sour note when Bardar had two players red carded.
Another three points but plenty more to come from this squad.
They can play better but a good victory to set them up for Saturday's tough cup match against unbeaten Kennoway.
Saturday 15 March 2008
UNITED COLLEGES 3, LOMOND UNITED 4
LOMOND travelled to St. Andrews for a league fixture against the students.
Fraser Thomson took over in goals and they had 16-year-old Dale Cowan on the bench alongside other new comer Ross Rankine.
Prolific marksman David Elder also returned to the squad after a two month absence but had to settle for a place on the bench.
Lomond started well and in the opening minutes and created a few chances however the homesters scored twice after poor defending.
This shocked the vistors into action.
Michael Morris hit a shot from 25 yards which sailed over the keeper's head into the net to give Lomond hope for the second half.
Lomond went all out for an early goal after the break.
Neil Cunningham saw a long range effort well saved then Drew MacLeod saw his shot come back off the post.
A goal was coming and it was centre-half Gordon Forbes who headed in the leveller from a corner.
Against the run of play the students went in front in the 92nd minute with what they thought was the winner.
The referee, who played 59 minutes in the first half, was asked how long was left and he said 2 minutes.
From kick off K.Morris launched the ball forward, a defender headed the ball back towards his keeper but sent it high past him into the net to make it 3-3.
In the final minute of a lengthy injury time period Lomond won a corner.
MacLeod sent the ball over and Lomond's top marksman of the last three seasons headed powerfully past the keeper.
D. Elder was mobbed by his team mates, as they celebrated an excellent victory.
Fraser Thomson took over in goals and they had 16-year-old Dale Cowan on the bench alongside other new comer Ross Rankine.
Prolific marksman David Elder also returned to the squad after a two month absence but had to settle for a place on the bench.
Lomond started well and in the opening minutes and created a few chances however the homesters scored twice after poor defending.
This shocked the vistors into action.
Michael Morris hit a shot from 25 yards which sailed over the keeper's head into the net to give Lomond hope for the second half.
Lomond went all out for an early goal after the break.
Neil Cunningham saw a long range effort well saved then Drew MacLeod saw his shot come back off the post.
A goal was coming and it was centre-half Gordon Forbes who headed in the leveller from a corner.
Against the run of play the students went in front in the 92nd minute with what they thought was the winner.
The referee, who played 59 minutes in the first half, was asked how long was left and he said 2 minutes.
From kick off K.Morris launched the ball forward, a defender headed the ball back towards his keeper but sent it high past him into the net to make it 3-3.
In the final minute of a lengthy injury time period Lomond won a corner.
MacLeod sent the ball over and Lomond's top marksman of the last three seasons headed powerfully past the keeper.
D. Elder was mobbed by his team mates, as they celebrated an excellent victory.
Saturday 8 March 2008
MATCH OFF
THE league match away to Rosyth Wanderers was called off at 11.40 a.m due to heavy rain fall, after the park was deemed playable at 10.00 a.m.
Saturday 1 March 2008
LOMOND UNITED 1, KIRKCALDY YM 3
A DISAPPOINTING afternoon for Lomond saw the home side slip to their first league defeat since September.
This was despite a promising start that saw Danny Caldwell miss a gilt-edged chance when clean through on goal.
All Lomond's good work in the opening half hour was undone in a mad two minute spell during which they lost two goals.
A shot across goal was parried by goalkeeper Malky Muirhead to the feet of the left winger who made no mistake.
In YM's next attack, a cross to the back post saw the same player grab his second as he nipped in front of his marker to head home.
This led to finger-pointing in the Lomond ranks, and it took the half-time whistle for a now disjointed side to get itself re-organised.
Lomond emerged up for the fight and took the game to YM but despite pressing the visitors into their own half, United could not muster a shot on target.
In a rare cutting move wih 15 minutes to go, Caldewell flicked the ball through for Matthew Elder to bear down on goal, but the midfielder was hacked from behind as he shot.
A penalty, and a red card for the offending YM defender while Caldwell took the spot kick and his finish was immaculate.
With an equaliser now a real possibility Lomond pushed bodies forward but a poor final ball was keeping YM ahead.
The Kirkcaldy side had only brief glimpses of goal in the second half, but had not troubled Muirhead - that was until the last minute of the game.
A free-kick from the edge of the box broke through a flimsy defensive wall and despite Muirhead's best efforts, the ball reached the net.
StarCheck: 10 Sean Farrell, 7 Matthew Elder, 3 Martin Hrdlicka
This was despite a promising start that saw Danny Caldwell miss a gilt-edged chance when clean through on goal.
All Lomond's good work in the opening half hour was undone in a mad two minute spell during which they lost two goals.
A shot across goal was parried by goalkeeper Malky Muirhead to the feet of the left winger who made no mistake.
In YM's next attack, a cross to the back post saw the same player grab his second as he nipped in front of his marker to head home.
This led to finger-pointing in the Lomond ranks, and it took the half-time whistle for a now disjointed side to get itself re-organised.
Lomond emerged up for the fight and took the game to YM but despite pressing the visitors into their own half, United could not muster a shot on target.
In a rare cutting move wih 15 minutes to go, Caldewell flicked the ball through for Matthew Elder to bear down on goal, but the midfielder was hacked from behind as he shot.
A penalty, and a red card for the offending YM defender while Caldwell took the spot kick and his finish was immaculate.
With an equaliser now a real possibility Lomond pushed bodies forward but a poor final ball was keeping YM ahead.
The Kirkcaldy side had only brief glimpses of goal in the second half, but had not troubled Muirhead - that was until the last minute of the game.
A free-kick from the edge of the box broke through a flimsy defensive wall and despite Muirhead's best efforts, the ball reached the net.
StarCheck: 10 Sean Farrell, 7 Matthew Elder, 3 Martin Hrdlicka
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