Bo’ness United progressed to the next round of the South Challenge Cup, though it took a goal in the ninetieth minute to finally get past a resolute Eglinton defence. On a cold, blustery, wet afternoon that proved challenging for players and spectators alike, the conditions made playing football difficult but Bo’ness set about getting ahead. The BUs scorned some good chances but Eglinton keeper Ross Lundy also pulled off some cracking saves to keep the scoresheet blank.

BU manager Stuart Hunter made full use of his bench for the start of the second half and it was different personnel but a similar story as the BUs surged forward looking for the breakthrough. Again, the Eglinton keeper performed heroics and the goal frame also took a battering, Bo’ness striking it on no less than five occasions. As the game moved towards the final stages, Eglinton were looking to pinch something on the break but the Bo’ness defence was vigilant, making sure they kept the back door shut. Bo’ness had made full use of the wide positions, crosses coming over from both sides and it was ironic that the goal when it finally arrived came through the middle. Tom Grant passed the ball forward for Fin Malcolm to flick into the path of Keir Macaulay who cooly slotted into the bottom corner of the net. Ross Lundy did get a hand to the ball but this time he was unable to keep it out. The BU players and fans were delighted with the outcome as much with the relief of avoiding a further thirty minutes in the horrible conditions as with the final result.

Bo'ness: Campbell, Hawkins, Irving (Macaulay 46), Duffy, Travis, Gemmell (Stevenson 46), McLinden (Stenhouse 46) Henderson (Johnston 46) Osadolor (Malcolm 46), Grant, Kennedy. Subs (Not Used): Masson, SG: Melrose

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Match date

Sat 12 Oct 2024

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14:00

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