Sunday the 9^th September away V Leith (cup)

Stewart Brien Cup

This was the eagerly awaited first match off the season between the two pre-season favorites for the honors from Division 1.

Hutchie -  lineup,

Jordan,Jaxon,Jamie,Lewis s,Chris g,Kevin,Chris h,Connor,Mark k,Sam,Harry,

Subs-Mark m,Ben,Lewis r,Jason,Dylan.

The match began with Hutchie on the attack and a great shot from Sam was well saved ,  the ball fell to Mark but with the open goal waiting to be hit ,  time seemed to stand still  and his weak shot was easily saved. Leith went straight up the park and a deep cross found the unmarked forward who headed home 1-0.Almost immediately same again with unmarked Leith forward slotting home again 2-0.

Chris g was injured and had to leave the field again with Kevin dropping back to defense, Connor went back to fullback with Ben replacing Jaxon.

The Leith midfield were in total control with possession and numbers and with seemingly unlimited space and time ,  three long range shots which Jordan had no chance with , made it 5-0 ,

Ben was unlucky to hit the bar as was Sam, before Mark pulled one back 5-1

Half time 5-1

Mark m, replaced Jordan in goals , Chris H,was replaced by Lewis r,

Second half , Sam hit a shot which yet again hit the bar, then he was clean through but the keeper saved well, our defense was now being swamped and were struggling to keep Leith out.

With the numbers coming through at ease from their midfield , another long range shot 6-1 which if not already assured finished any lingering hope of a fight back, four subs on four off and Leith scored a further 3 and Mark saved a penalty,  to make it 9-1.

Full time 9-1

Terrible result but full credit to Leith who on the day were very good and their finishing was lethal.

Yet again only a couple of the Hutchie boys produced performances to be proud off  but too many were posted missing.

Regardless of the formation or line up this was a shocker and hopefully a one off  !