October 10th 2024
BREEDON HIGHLAND LEAGUE
NAIRN COUNTY 1-1 FORMARTINE UNITED
SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024
STATION PARK, NAIRN
Goalscorers: Andrew Greig (29); Jonathan Crawford (54 pen)
Today Team Man Of The Match: Dylan Maclean
Match Report by Niamh Cowdrey
County shared the points this afternoon with Formartine United, following a fast-paced match at a foggy Station Park.
Today’s game started with opportunities for both sides, but early drama almost unfolded as Formartine were close to an own goal in the 3rd minute. With Lewis Wilson almost putting it past his own keeper, a corner was awarded to Nairn. The corner kick met Matthew Wright, who put it just wide before being flagged offside.
Formartine nearly opened the scoring when Tyler Mykyta picked up on a loose ball and weaved his way into the box but was denied by a fine Dylan Maclean save.
Nairn’s goal came in the 29th minute, with an unexpected diving header from Andrew Greig that met the bottom right corner, crossed by Matthew Wright.
The half-time whistle came shortly after an opportunity for Formartine, with a low shot from Paul Campbell that was saved by Maclean.
Formartine’s equaliser came in the 54th minute, with a penalty taken by Jonathan Crawford that was converted to the right hand side of the goal. The original foul committed by Ali Morrison.
A short time later, there was a chance for Nairn. A fantastic bicycle kick from Matthew Wright was on-target, but was unfortunately cleared from the goal line by a Formartine United defender.
Dylan Maclean in goal thwarted Paul Campbell once again with a low save when the Formartine number nine broke through the defence.
Both teams pushed forward in search of a last-minute winner. Dylan Maclean pulled off a great save before the game drew to a close following a powerful shot from Sam Gordon that forced a save at the other end.
Nairn County will next play away at Lossiemouth at Grant Park, on Saturday 14th September at 3pm.
Nairn County; Dylan Maclean, Angus Dey, Kenny McKenzie, Alister Morrison, Fraser Dingwall (C), Alister Gillies (Wayne MacKintosh 70’), Scott Lisle, Alan Pollock, Ben Barron (Gary Kerr 70’), Andrew Greig (Sam Gordon 85’), Matthew Wright
Subs unused; Ben Kelly, Callum MacLean, Jonathan Bain, Tyler Eadie
Formartine United; Ewen MacDonald, Jonathan Crawford, Luke Strachan, Matthew McLean, Lewis Wilson, Aaron Norris, Marc Lawrence, Graeme Rodger (C), Paul Campbell, Ross Clark, Tyler Mykyta
Subs; Cameron Middleton, Stewart Smith, Kieran Lawrence, Aidan Combe, Rhys Thomas, Callum Youngson, Brody Alberts, Sam Thompson
