John Hinshelwood's Match Report
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Maryhill V
Johnstone Burgh
3 - 1
22nd April 2009
3 - 1
22nd April 2009
A hat trick by Willie Sawyers earned
Maryhill a vital three points,
although they were perhaps a little
fortunate with two of the goals
coming from hotly disputed penalty
kicks.
The visitors had a strong penalty
claim refused by referee Alan
Newlands in the seventh minute when
Rutherford appeared to be fouled by
Donnie Wilson. The visitors were the
more lively side, and took a
deserved lead after 22 minutes. A
high cross from the right eluded the
Maryhill defence , leaving Craig
Marr the simple job of tapping in at
the far post. Burgh should have
increased their lead as they
dictated play at this stage, and
efforts from Rutherford and Harvey
produced good saves from Kevin
Montgomery. Marr and Adam also came
very close, but against the run of
play, Maryhill drew level after 34
minutes. Willie Sawyers was left
unmarked as he headed home from a
Mark McManus corner to make it 1 -
1. Sawyers then set up Bryan Smith ,
but his 20 yard shot was just wide
of the target, as Maryhill finished
the half the stronger side.
Half Time - Maryhill 1 Johnstone 1
Four minutes after the break
Maryhill were awarded a penalty for
a foul on Chris McKee as he shot for
goal. Willie Sawyers scored to put
Hill 2- 1 ahead. Nine minutes later
McKee headed narrowly over, then
Craig Marr came close to scoring his
second goal of the evening for
Johnstone. Maryhill sealed the
points midway through the half from
a second Sawyers penalty , awarded
when Cuddihy was adjudged to have
fouled Sawyers. The Johnstone
players and support felt aggrieved
at the award, and unsurprisingly
heads went down, allowing Maryhill
to take control of the game until
the end. Only several good saves
from keeper Fraser Wilson prevented
them from adding to their lead.
MARYHILL-: Montgomery, K.O'Neil
(Pacitti 83), Sideserf, McInnes,
Wilson, Stanley, McManus, Smith,
McLernon (Asante 36), McKee (Barr
68), Sawyers.
SUBS (not used)-: McFadden, Wright.
BOOKED-: None
JOHNSTONE-: F. Wilson, Lennon, Ross,
Cuddihy, McGarrigle, Stuart, Harvey,
Chalmers, Adam (D. McCready 88),
Marr (G. McCready 88), Rutherford (
Sherry 72)
SUBS (not used )-: Smith, I. Wilson
BOOKED-: Cuddihy (53), Ross (63),
Sherry (74)
Referee - Alan Newlands
Man of the match - Willie Sawyers
Opponents' man of the match - Fraser
Wilson