Tonight's match V John O'Groats

[Brian Mackay]

Pentland United beat JOG 4-0 tonight with goals from Morris, Baker, Inrig and Farquhar.

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[Brian Mackay]

Here is the match report from Michael Gray :-

Pentland United 4(1)-0 John O'Groats
A cold Caithness night welcomed John O'Groats to Dunnet for United's final
game in April. Playing with the wind JOG tried to pen back United however
the home side buoyed by their win on Monday also opened up well. Again the
focus of their attacks similiarly to Monday were Baker and Mackenzie on the
flanks. Auxiliary forward Allan Sutherland also showed up well always giving
options. Muir probably had JOG's best attempt of the match early on when he
nearly caught out Gray with a wind assisted cross that the keeper tipped
away for the corner. Physical challenges were the order of the day and
Sinclair entered the referees book for one crude challenge too many. United
opened the scoring midway through the first half when Morris at the back
post powered home a Bremner corner. Boyd up for a corner then created the
next chance when he showed quick feet and crossed to leave his defensive
partner Gray with what appeared a simple tap in however the centre back
contrived to put it past the post. The game ebbed and flowed for the rest of
the half without any really significant goalmouth action.
Half time 1-0
The second half immediately showed a change in the pattern of play with
United dominating possession and territory, however JOG did look to counter
at every opportunity. After 55 mins United doubled their lead Morris played
in Baker who ran on to blast high past Henderson into the roof of the net
from twelve yards. United seemed to visibly relax with the two goal cushion
and Bremner, Farmer and Inrig were imposing themselves on the match with
great effect. United then scored again after 60 mins, Boyd flicking on a
Gray long throw and finding Inrig at the back post who finished the chance
nicely and effectively the game. Morris was then removed to protect the big
striker with forthcoming games in mind Farquhar being his replacement and
immediately was in the thick of things running at defenders and earning a
corner of Sinclair. Bremner then sent a crashing drive of the underside of
the bar the ball then being scrambled clear. J Sutherland then replaced
Inrig who had taken a knock, and again showed well harassing defenders
leaving them no time to relax. With ten minutes left Cassidy replaced Baker
who had shaken of the effects of a cold to play and earning a well deserved
rest. Cassidy had a couple of half chances and brought a good save from
Henderson. As the game drifted into injury time Cassidy brought out another
excellent save from Henderson but the keeper's luck deserted him as fans
favourite Tony Farquhar opened his seasons account with a simple tap in.
Three well earned points for United who were made to work hard by a spirited
Groats team. The game was well marshalled by referee Makoulli and ended a
good week for United. Baker, Farmer and Bremner were United's best
performers on the night although from 1 through to 14 there were no
disappointments.