Clydesdale edge derby thriller against Western Wildcats

The first match of the second day of Scottish Hockey’s ‘Awesome October’ saw PSL Team Sport Clydesdale edge a thrilling local derby against Western Wildcats, running out 4-3 winners. John McKnight’s side are now second in the table and are now the last unbeaten team in the league having inflicted a first defeat on the Wildcats this season. Inverleith drop one place to ninth.
Clydesdale started with more confidence passing the ball well and dictating play. However, it was Western Wildcats who opened the scoring in the 11th minute through a goal from Douglas Simpson.
Following numerous chances for Clydesdale, Michael Cockburn eventually secured the visitors’ first goal to even the scoreline at 1-1 just before half time.
The second half was full of action as Western Wildcats came out full of confidence and dictated play, pushing their opponents back into their own half. However, Clydesdale were awarded a penalty after a push in the circle and Fraser Hirst coolly stepped up to slot it in.
This didn’t knock the Wildcats out of their stride though and they went straight back down the other end with Scott McCartney putting a goal away to level the match at 2-2.
Both teams were playing with a sense of urgency, wanting to secure the three points and trying to get the better of each other.
In the 53rd minute, Western Wildcats were awarded a penalty corner and a nice bit of set play passing sent Joe Simpson in on goal post to chip the ball over the keeper to put the Auchenhowie outfit ahead at 3-2.
Nevertheless, Ciaran Crawford equalised for Clydesdale from a penalty corner to make it 3-3.
With a minute to spare the ball was knocked in from the far side of the pitch and captain Crawford managed to get an edge on it which put it across the keeper and into the bottom corner of the goal for PSL team Sport Clydesdale to take the lead at 4-3.
The final whistle went soon after with both teams playing out of their skins to showcase a fine game of hockey.
Hillhead maintained their status at the top of Aberdeen Asset Management Men’s National League Division 1 with a 4-3 win over Inverleith during Scottish Hockey’s ‘Awesome October’ at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre.
An Andrew Duke hat-trick and a strike from Jonny Horn for the home side was enough to ensure that Keith Joss’ side go three points clear of PSL Team Sport Clydesdale at the summit of the division. Inverleith’s goals came courtesy of a Lewis Gibson double and Phil Hall.
In Dundee, Grove Menzieshill and Glynhill Kelburne shared the spoils after a 3-3 draw at DISC. Chris Anderson’s side maintain their mid-table position while the defending champions slip one place to third.
Dundee Wanderers earned a point to move one place up the league after a 2-2 draw against Edinburgh University, while Grange were comfortable 3-0 winners away to AAM Gordonians.

The first match of the second day of Scottish Hockey’s ‘Awesome October’ saw PSL Team Sport Clydesdale edge a thrilling local derby against Western Wildcats, running out 4-3 winners.

John McKnight’s side are now second in the table and are now the last unbeaten team in the league having inflicted a first defeat on the Wildcats this season. Inverleith drop one place to ninth.

Clydesdale v Western

(Clydesdale edged a thrilling derby against local rivals Western Wildcats. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

Clydesdale started with more confidence passing the ball well and dictating play. However, it was Western Wildcats who opened the scoring in the 11th minute through a goal from Douglas Simpson.

Following numerous chances for Clydesdale, Michael Cockburn eventually secured the visitors’ first goal to even the scoreline at 1-1 just before half time.

The second half was full of action as Western Wildcats came out full of confidence and dictated play, pushing their opponents back into their own half. However, Clydesdale were awarded a penalty after a push in the circle and Fraser Hirst coolly stepped up to slot it in.

Fraser Hirst Clydesdale

(Clydesdale’s Fraser Hirst scores from the spot against Western Wildcats. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

This didn’t knock the Wildcats out of their stride though and they went straight back down the other end with Scott McCartney putting a goal away to level the match at 2-2.

Both teams were playing with a sense of urgency, wanting to secure the three points and trying to get the better of each other.

In the 53rd minute, Western Wildcats were awarded a penalty corner and a nice bit of set play passing sent Joe Simpson in on goal post to chip the ball over the keeper to put the Auchenhowie outfit ahead at 3-2.

Nevertheless, Ciaran Crawford equalised for Clydesdale from a penalty corner to make it 3-3.

With a minute to spare the ball was knocked in from the far side of the pitch and captain Crawford managed to get an edge on it which put it across the keeper and into the bottom corner of the goal for PSL team Sport Clydesdale to take the lead at 4-3.

The final whistle went soon after with both teams playing out of their skins to showcase a fine game of hockey.

Hillhead maintained their status at the top of Aberdeen Asset Management Men’s National League Division 1 with a 4-3 win over Inverleith during Scottish Hockey’s ‘Awesome October’ at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre.

Hillhead Inverleith

(Hillhead sit top of Division 1 after a win against struggling Inverleith. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

An Andrew Duke hat-trick and a strike from Jonny Horn for the home side was enough to ensure that Keith Joss’ side go three points clear of PSL Team Sport Clydesdale at the summit of the division. Inverleith’s goals came courtesy of a Lewis Gibson double and Phil Hall.

Hillhead Inverleith 2

(Hillhead’s Andrew Hilton fires on goal. Photo credit: Duncan Gray)

In Dundee, Grove Menzieshill and Glynhill Kelburne shared the spoils after a 3-3 draw at DISC. Chris Anderson’s side maintain their mid-table position while the defending champions slip one place to third.

Dundee Wanderers earned a point to move one place up the league after a 2-2 draw against Edinburgh University, while Grange were comfortable 3-0 winners away to AAM Gordonians.

Please visit the Aberdeen Asset Management Men’s National League for all today’s results and league standings.

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