Match Report Mens Team - Edinburgh University

FULL TIME | South 2–1 Uni 🔴⚪️

South battled to three points in an end-to-end encounter, combining clinical finishing with a strong defensive display.

Stuart Martin opened the scoring on 25 minutes after South kept the ball alive in the final third. Ben McManus set up Charlie Stewart, whose delivery to the back post was expertly headed in at the near post by Martin.

Half-time substitute Ryan Findlay made an immediate impact, beating his man down the right and delivering for McManus, who was brought down inside the box. Kenny O’Brien calmly converted the penalty on 49 minutes to double South’s advantage.

The Uni pulled one back with 15 minutes remaining, their number six volleying home from the edge of the box after a corner wasn’t cleared.

South defended well throughout an open contest, dealing with the long balls and the Uni’s attacking threat. With the visitors pushing for an equaliser, South stood firm, showing the organisation and determination needed to see out the game and secure all three points! 👏

The South Starting line up was

TWITTER TIMELINE

0’ | Fletcher gets us underway!

25’ | GOOAALLLL!!

South keep the ball alive in the final third and Ben sets Charlie Stewart who lifts the ball to the back post for Stuart Martin who does excellent to direct his header in to the near post!

South 1 - 0 Uni

HT | South lead at the break

45’ | Second half underway and there is one change for South

OFF: Fletcher Hendry

ON: Ryan Findlay

49’ | GOAAALLL!!

Ryan does excellent down the right side to beat his man and get the ball across for Ben who’s brought down.

Kenny steps up and slots home as calm as ever!

South 2 - 0 Uni

73’ | Double sub for South

OFF: Stuart Martin & Murray Connolly

ON: Blake Wales & Cammy Dawson

75’ | GOAL.

The Uni get one back after a corner isn’t cleared it falls to the Number 6 who volleys it from the edge of the box past goal.

South 2 - 1 Uni

80’ | Double change for South

OFF: Ben McManus & Lewis Bushnell

ON: Cammy Young & Scott Clapperton

FT | South stand strong and secure 3 points!