Mens Team Match Report - Thornton Hibs

A tough one to take at full time for South.

A poor first half saw Thornton Hibs control possession and create the better chances. Ryan Findlay came closest for South, intercepting a back pass and rounding the keeper, but his effort from a tight angle came back off the post. Thornton eventually took the lead just before the break, heading home from a corner.

South came out much brighter in the second half. Stuart Martin fired just over the bar, and moments later Ryan Findlay saw another effort blocked. The pressure continued to build as Aido struck the post and the Thornton keeper produced a smart save to deny Stuart Martin at the back post.

Despite a strong second-half performance, South couldn’t find a way through as Thornton’s defence stood firm.

All the best to Thornton Hibs in the next round.

The Starting lineup for South was

TWITTER TIMELINE

0’ | We’re underway at Memorial Park

9’ | Ryan intercepts a slack back pass but he hits the post with a tight angle

40’ | GOAL.

Thornton take the lead through a corner. Shouts for a foul on Whitelaw but the referee is having none of it.

THFC 1 - 0 ESFC

HT | Thornton lead at the break

45’ | Second half is underway

46’ | A brighter start from South as Ryan takes on his man and stands a ball up but Stu’s volley sails over the bar

48’ | Max does well to bring the ball in and hold it up, he feeds Stu who can’t get his shot away and sets it back to Ryan but his shot is blocked

60’ | Double change for South

OFF: Ryan Findlay & Murray Connolly

ON: Fletcher Hendry & Scott Clapperton

63’ | 2 huge chances for South in quick succession as Aido hits the post and then the keeper makes a fantastic stop from Stu

65’ | Another change for South

OFF: Kenny O’Brien

ON: Declan Roose

78’ | Final change for South

OFF: Aiden Davies

ON: Charlie Morrant

FT | We exit the cup to a 1-0 defeat