Hearts B v Broxburn Athletic

Report

Hosts Hearts B are in their changed kits tonight. White shirts, maroon shorts and white socks. Broxburn are in their all gold and black kits.

Broxburn make one change from the midweek Lowland League cup 1-0 defeat to Cumbernauld Colts. In comes Scott McCrory-Irving who replaces Jamie Docherty. Hearts B make three changes from their 2-1 win over Bo’ness United last Friday night. In comes Robbie Flockhart, Euan Banks and Ryan Kelly. They replace Liam Walker, Alfie Wilson and Stanley Wilson.

Broxburn are first to threaten on five minutes. Kyle Bell plays a ball forward to Robbie Hamilton who nods it on Kane Thomson, his strike is pushed over by Hearts B keeper Jack Lyon. Broxburn thought they took the lead a minute later. A corner on the left from Robbie McGale finds Sam Gormley at the back post whose header back across the goal is turned in by Matty McDonald, who is judged to be offside but is onside by a distance.

On seven minutes, a shot by Jaedon Donker is wide by the hosts. A shot by Connor Dowis comfortably saved by Bob Watt on fourteen minutes. On forty-two minutes, a shot by Owen Muirhead is wide of target.

Unfortunately, Kane Thomson picks up an injury and has to be replaced by Luke Watkins on forty-three minutes.

A Jaedon Donker shot is saved by Bob Watt on forty-four minutes.

Up the other end, right on half time, Robbie Hamilton’s shot is saved by Hearts B keeper Jack Lyon.

Half Time (0-0)

Right from kick off, Robbie Hamilton’s effort is over the bar.

Good play by Hearts winger Jaedon Donker on forty-seven minutes. He takes on Marcus Lavery, and his dangerous cross evades everyone.

A shot by Broxburn winger Luke Watkins is saved by Hearts keeper Jack Lyon. On fifty-seven minutes, a cross from

Substitution for Hearts B on sixty-three minutes. Taylor Hogarth replaces Lucas Smith.

Broxburn make another change on sixty-five minutes. Jamie Docherty replaces Robbie Hamilton.

First booking of the match comes for Hearts B on sixty-six minutes. Taylor Hogarth sees yellow for descent.

Broxburn make their last change of the game on sixty-nine minutes. Errol Douglas replaces Matty McDonald.

A shot by Scott McCrory-Irving is wide of target on seventy-two minutes.

Substitution Hearts B on seventy-two minutes. Callen Robb replaces Euan Banks.

Kyle Bell is booked on seventy-four minutes, for a foul on Taylor Hogarth.

Luke Watkins hits the side netting on seventy-nine minutes.

Goal! Broxburn take the lead on eighty-one minutes. Errol Douglas wins possession on the left. He plays a great ball out to the right to Kyle Bell, who whips a deep ball into the box to Scott McCrory-Irving who takes a fantastic first touch before side footing it into the bottom right corner.

A shot by Jamie Dochety is over the bar on ninety minutes.

A great response tonight from the boys. We changed shape and deserved the three points. And finally, we have a win over one of the B sides. Now we look to build on it against in form Tranent next Saturday.

FULL TIME

Hearts B 0

Broxburn Athletic 1(McCrory-Irving)

VIEW FROM THE ALBYN MAN OF THE MATCH

 With 90% of votes, Scott McCrory Irving gets it this week. Been in great form of late. A contender for goal of the season tonight, in my opinion. Great team goal.

 MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE– Steven McLelland

ASSISTANT REFEREE’S– Ewan Pow & Scott Gilchrist

Next Game:

Saturday the 28th of February

Tranent (Home)

Lowland League

Albyn Park

3pm