Troon Football Club

Recap

⚽️ Darvel versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Wednesday 27th April 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Recreation Park, Darvel
Kick-off 7.30pm

Darvel may have been on a run that has seen them drop points in only two matches since the end of August, but few teams will have pushed them harder than Troon did on Wednesday night.

Darvel were expecting the usual at Recreation Park – opposition sit in & try & contain the big spenders, but Troon manager Jimmy Kirkwood sprang a surprise & the Vale were surprised by an avalanche of attack, and the tactic worked as Sam Jamieson raced clear in 8 minutes to put the visitors ahead. The shocked hosts went two down just a minute later, when Dean Fulton this time aced clear to fire past Lyle Avci. Troon were unfortunate not to extend the lead further when Jamieson went clear again, but the injury that was to force him off shortly after hampered him and he mis-controlled for Avci to gather. Another run saw Avci clip Jamieson in the box & as the visitors claimed for a spot-kick, then Cameron Eadie cleared. Completely against what was one-way traffic at this stage, Darvel pulled one back. A simple cross into the box was met by Creag Little, whose header was fumbled by Marc Fisher & it trundled into the net. Troon looked deflated at this, and with the injured Jamieson withdrawn, Darvel’s tails were up and Ross Caldwell fired home the equaliser before half-time. As the interval approached, Troon were given an opportunity as Ryan Thomson was shown a second yellow for simulation.

HALF-TIME: DARVEL 2-2 TROON F.C.

The second half began in the same fashion as the first, but unfortunately for the Seasiders Ross Caldwell hit home again to give Darvel the lead for the first time just 9 minutes into the second period. But even then, the lower placed side did not know when to stop & they pressed Avci into action on more than one occasion, one in particular a magnificent save to prevent what looked like a certain goal from Morrison, before time eluded the gallant Troon side.

Referee: Steven MacDonald
Assistant Referee One: Jamie Andrews
Assistant Referee Two: Nathan Deane

To read the match preview, follow the link:
https://troonfootballclub.co.uk/darvel-270422-preview/

⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Pollok ⚽️
Saturday 30th April 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2pm