Tynecastle v Broxburn Athletic

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Attendance 185

Tynecastle vs Broxburn Athletic  

We returned to action for the first time since Mid-December, with a short trip to the Capital for a league match against Tynecastle at Meggatland.   

Tynecastle lie in 10th place in the EOSFL Premier League. Winning 6 games, drawing 2 and losing 8 so far this season. Like Broxburn, Tynecastle haven’t played since Mid-December. In their last match they drew with Musselburgh 2-2 at Olivebank on the 16th of December.  

Broxburn make two changes from the team that drew with Haddington Athletic 0-0 on December the 16th. New Signing Steven Anderson made his debut at centre back replacing Kieran Moyles and Connor Thomson replaces Marky Munro.   

Tynecastle are in Maroon shirts and shorts with white socks and start with a 4-4-2 formation.   

Broxburn Athletic are in their changed kits, Gold and Black shirts, black shorts and gold and black socks and start with a 4-4-2 diamond shape.   

Tynecastle were the first to threaten in the 1st minute. Greg Page looks to be fouled in the build-up, but referee Falconer waves play on. Cairns picks up the loose ball and fires his shot wide of the left-hand post.   

On the 4th minute, Broxburn have their first chance. Errol Douglas picks up. He finds Nick Locke who crosses looking for Gary Brass but puts too much on the ball.   

On the 11th minute, Lewis Turner’s corner is cleared by Tynecastle, it comes out too Greg Page whose shot is wide of target from distance.   

Huge chance for the hosts on 14 minutes. Chesser finds Cameron wide right. The Tynecastle number 9 squares it to Scott who has a tap in, but he can’t connect.   

Nick Locke is first in the referee’s book after a foul on Tynecastle’s number 7 Wynne on 15 minutes.  

Tynecastle are in again. Cameron crosses from the right. He finds Cairns who can’t connect. The ball is only cleared as far as the edge of the box where Callum Bremner fouled O’Donnell and referee Falconer had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. GOAL! Cameron steps up and slots it into the right corner.   

TYNECASTLE 1 (Cameron-18 minutes)  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC  0   

Jason Jarvis finds Marcus Miller wide left with plenty of space. His cross has too much on it and eventually goes out for a goal kick.  

Next in the referee’s book is Tynecastle’s Scott for dissent on 28 minutes.   

Good play by Errol Douglas. He finds Nick Locke with a back heel. Douglas runs past Locke and receives the ball. His shot is blocked by Jardine for the corner. From the resulting corner debutant Steven Anderson header is also pushed over the bar by Jackson. GOAL! From the third corner, the ball deflected back to Greg Page, who’s shot deflects low into the left corner.   

TYNECASTLE 1  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1 (Page-32 minutes)    

The goal has sparked Broxburn into life. A Nick Locke  shot deflects just over the bar.   

Steven Anderson has a shot blocked. It comes back to Greg Page who is ahead of the ball. He still manages to get the shot away with the trailing leg and it’s cleared of the line by O’ Donnell. 

Good link up plays by Lewis Turner and Gary Brass. It’s fed to Jason Jarvis who shoots wide from distance.   

Gary Brass takes down a long ball forward by Bob Watt. He cuts inside and his deflected effort is pushed away by Tynecastle keeper Jackson.  

HALF TIME (1-1)   

A Deep cross by Jason Jarvis finds Errol Douglas whose header is saved by Jackson. 

In 51 minutes, Tynecastle send a long ball forward that Page misjudges. Cameron picks up and as he is about to shoot, Steven Anderson makes an excellent last ditch challenge. 

Gary Brass feeds Jason Jarvis who has the keeper to beat. Tynecastle keeper Jackson makes a great a great save and Tynecastle get it clear.  

On 56 minutes Gary Brass forces a cross over the line, but referee Falconer chops it off for a supposed hand ball.    

GOAL! Tynecastle hit on the counterattack. Cairns breaks wide left. He finds Watt in an advanced position. He passes to Cameron who is unmarked, and he fires it past Watt to gibe Tynecastle the lead.   

TYNECASTLE 2 (Cameron-57 minutes)  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 1   

Gary Brass is fouled just outside the D.  Lewis Turner’s free kick defects over the bar.  

Superb corner by Conor Thomson over on the left has no takers.  

Jason Jarvis brings the ball down wide right. His cross is headed wide by Conor Thomson.   

SUBSTITUTION’S BROXBURN (67 minutes)   

ON-Ross Nimmo & Calum Heath  

OFF- Errol Douglas & Conor Thomson   

On the 69th minute there was a huge shout for a Broxburn penalty. Jason Jarvis is in and looks to be pulled to the ground. Referee Falconer waves play on.   

GOAL!! Greg Page plays a great ball from over on the left to Ross Nimmo’s feet. Nimmo slots it past Tynecastle Jackson for 2-2.   

TYNECASTLE 2  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 2 (Nimmo-76 minutes)  

On 77 minutes, Steven Anderson is somehow booked for taking the ball. Looked a hard but fair challenge.  

SUBSTITUTION BROXBURN (78 minutes)  

ON- Darren Downie  

OFF-Jason Jarvis  

Big chance for the hosts to take the lead. Cameron played in a good ball from wide left but no takers for Tynecastle.  

GOAL! Bit of a scrap in the box. Its headed down too Super sub-Darren Downie who pocked it into the left corner in a packed penalty area. Great finish!   

TYNECASTLE 2  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Downie-86 minutes)  

SUBSTITUTE BROXBURN (87 MINUTES)  

ON- Euan McGill  

OFF-Gary Brass  

Next in the referee’s book is Ross Nimmo for a foul on 88 minutes.   

Big chance for a Broxburn 4th. Callum Heath takes on the Tynecastle and his effort smacks the bar. So unlucky!  

Great way to start the new year with a hard-fought win! Tough game for Broxburn in hard conditions. Now we look forward to another tough fixture on Friday Evening against Hutchison Vale at Ainslie Park.    

FULL TIME   

TYNECASTLE 2  

BROXBURN ATHLETIC 3 (Page, Nimmo, Downie)   

MATCH OFFICIALS 

REFEREE- Mr Falconer  

ASSISTANTS- Mr Gilchrist & Mr Divers