Under 17's Match Reports

S.F.L.-UNDER 17 YOUTH LEAGUE

AIRDRIE UNITED v STENHOUSEMUIR

SUNDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2006

VENUE:- St MARGARETS SPORTS COMPLEX

KICK-OFF 2PM

AIRDRIE UNITED 3 STENHOUSEMUIR 2

Airdrie United u17s continued their fine run of form on Sunday by coming back from two goals down to beat Stenhousemuir at St Margarets Sports complex, Airdrie. Playing on a hard artificial surface the early part of the first half saw Airdrie under a bit of pressure despite two good chances to score. The first, after five minutes of play, was from a free kick taken by Sean Clark from the half-way line which fell to Mark Fitzpatrick, whose shot was saved by the goalkeeper. Graeme Fox also came close after he connected with a crossed ball from Colin Burns which was cleared by the goalkeeper. Stenhousemuir battled hard and were rewarded with two goals, one in the thirteenth minute and the second nine minutes later but Airdrie fought back and goals from Martin McAleese and Mark Fitzpatrick put Airdrie back on level terms at half time. The second half saw both teams working hard to break the deadlock and both goalkeepers were kept busy. A free kick to Stenhousemuir was well saved by William Morrison and at the other end a pass from substitute John McLenaghan gave Mark Fitzpatrick a chance that was saved by the Stenhousemuir goalkeeper. The game looked to be heading for a draw when, in the eighty-sixth minute ,Airdrie were awarded a penalty. Mark Fitzpatrick gave the goalkeeper no chance and secured all three points for Airdrie with the final score 3-2, ensuring that Airdrie stay at the top of the S.F.L. Under 17 Youth League.

MAN OF THE MATCH....Graeme Fox.

AIRDRIE TEAm

W. Morrison, C. McKee, S. McGrannigan, D. Downs, S.McMillan(Captain) G.Fox, D.Rutherford, S.Clark, C.Burns, M.Fitzpatrick, M.McAleese,

Subs....D.Taylor 63mins, M.Miller 63mins J.McLenaghan 75mins S.Craig 85mins