EK BURGH LEAGUE FIXTURE 30/10/05

HIGH FIVE

Forced changes to the squad meant this was going to be a real test against a strong EK Burgh team at Ladywell.

Things started badly for the Colts when a mix up in the defence allowed the EK Burgh striker to nip in and flick the ball over Grant Thomson who was starting in goal.

Motherwell quickly fought back and were level within minutes when Sean McEnroe cut in from the left to send a low drive past the advancing goalkeeper at the near post.


The Colts continued pressure paid off when again Sean McEnroe broke free from the left and sent the ball into the opposite corner of the net.

Billy Neil added a third before half time when he ran on to a through ball from Mathew Lafferty to send a thunderous shot into the top of the net from a tight angle.

The second half started with more pressure from the Colts and a good move down the left resulted in a low cross to Jim Gibbons to finish at the back post.

EK Burgh pulled a goal back when the ball spun free off the wet surface and was turned in from close range by the on rushing forward.

EK Burgh now started to put Motherwell under increasing pressure and an excellent save by Grant Thomson from a direct free kick allowed the colts to attack at pace down the right hand side with Billy Neil breaking free to finish the game off with a well taken fifth.

FINAL SCORE

MOTHERWELL COLTS 5 v EK BURGH 2