Scotland cruise to win over Wales

 

Scotland (Martin 11′, Byers 29′, Salmond 44′, Moodie.I 53′ ) 4-1 Wales (Furlong 18′)

Scotland Men made it two wins from two matches against Wales this weekend with a comprehensive 4-1 win at Peffermill today.
Debutant Paul Martin, Grove Menzieshill club team-mate Gavin Byers, Derek Salmond and Ian Moodie were the goalscorers for Derek Forsyth’s side. Gareth Furlong got the solitary Welsh goal.
It was Wales who had the early chances in the contest; Joe Naughalty found space inside the circle in the opening minute but his shot did not have enough power to trouble Scotland goalkeeper David Forrester, and Lewis Prosser flashed a dangerous pass across the face of goal only for his team-mates to be found wanting in support.
Scotland striker Kenny Bain, winning his 100th international cap today, then had a chance in the seventh minute but his attempt to round Wales’ goalkeeper Iwan Williams was foiled by the shot-stopper.
However, the Scots were not to be denied four minutes later when Paul Martin deflected Gavin Byers’ ferocious cross past Williams to break the deadlock and give his side a 1-0 advantage in the 11th minute.
Wales hit back in the 18th minute when they were awarded a penalty corner and Gareth Furlong made no mistake from the set-play, lashing the ball past Forrester to put the visitors back on level terms at 1-1.
Bain then saw his penalty corner attempt deflected over the crossbar in the 19th minute before an almighty stramash ensued in the front of the Wales’ goal as Scotland’s attackers desperately tried to force home a second goal, only for the Welsh defence to stand resolute and clear the ball.
Nevertheless, the Scots went back in front when Martin stole a loose ball in midfield and advanced to shoot inside the circle. His shot was mis-read by Williams, the Welsh ‘keeper allowing the ball to bypass him and Byers was on hand to ensure the ball crossed the line for a 2-1 lead in the 29th minute.
Scotland took the narrow goal advantage into the half-time break and it was Wales displayed their intent to seek another equaliser shortly after the interval when Luke Hawker saw his shot from a narrow angle fire across the face of Forrester’s goal.
Chris Grassick earned Scotland a penalty corner in the 41st minute and Williams made a great save high to his right to palm away Bain’s drag-flick.
However, the Wales number one could do nothing to prevent the third Scottish goal shortly afterwards when great play from Byers to beat two defenders and find Bain in space on the right of the circle then saw the THC Hurley striker measure an inch-perfect pass to the incoming Derek Salmond, who coolly slotted the ball home to put his side 3-1 up in the 44th minute.
Williams then made two fantastic blocks from Bain and Martin before the home side put the game out of sight in the 53rd minute when Ian Moodie turned home a cross at the back post to make it 4-1.
Chances fell to Wales’ Brignull and Hawker, and Scotland’s Salmond was denied a second goal as the match entered the closing stages.
Right at the death, Forrester made an unbelievable double save to deny Wales the second goal and ensure Scotland were left celebrating a 4-1 win at full-time.

Scotland Men made it two wins from two matches against Wales this weekend with a comprehensive 4-1 win at Peffermill today.

Debutant Paul Martin, Grove Menzieshill club team-mate Gavin Byers, Derek Salmond and Ian Moodie were the goalscorers for Derek Forsyth’s side. Gareth Furlong got the solitary Welsh goal.

It was Wales who had the early chances in the contest; Joe Naughalty found space inside the circle in the opening minute but his shot did not have enough power to trouble Scotland goalkeeper David Forrester, and Lewis Prosser flashed a dangerous pass across the face of goal only for his team-mates to be found wanting in support.

Scotland striker Kenny Bain, winning his 100th international cap today, then had a chance in the seventh minute but his attempt to round Wales’ goalkeeper Iwan Williams was foiled by the shot-stopper.

However, the Scots were not to be denied four minutes later when Paul Martin deflected Gavin Byers’ ferocious cross past Williams to break the deadlock and give his side a 1-0 advantage in the 11th minute.

Wales hit back in the 18th minute when they were awarded a penalty corner and Gareth Furlong made no mistake from the set-play, lashing the ball past Forrester to put the visitors back on level terms at 1-1.

Bain then saw his penalty corner attempt deflected over the crossbar in the 19th minute before an almighty stramash ensued in the Wales’ circle as Scotland’s attackers desperately tried to force home a second goal, only for the Welsh defence to stand resolute and clear the ball.

Nevertheless, the Scots went back in front when Martin stole a loose ball in midfield and advanced to shoot inside the circle. His shot was mis-read by Williams, the Welsh ‘keeper allowing the ball to bypass him and Byers was on hand to ensure the ball crossed the line for a 2-1 lead in the 29th minute.

Scotland took the narrow advantage into the half-time break and it was Wales displayed their intent to seek another equaliser shortly after the interval when Luke Hawker saw his shot from a narrow angle fire across the face of Forrester’s goal.

Chris Grassick earned Scotland a penalty corner in the 41st minute and Williams made a great save high to his right to palm away Bain’s drag-flick.

However, the Wales number one could do nothing to prevent the third Scottish goal shortly afterwards when great play from Byers to beat two defenders and find Bain in space on the right of the circle led to the THC Hurley striker measuring an inch-perfect pass to the incoming Derek Salmond, who coolly slotted the ball home to put his side 3-1 up in the 44th minute.

Williams then made two fantastic blocks from Bain and Martin before the home side put the game out of sight in the 53rd minute when Ian Moodie turned home a cross at the back post to make it 4-1.

Chances fell to Wales’ Brignull and Hawker, and Scotland’s Salmond was denied a second goal, as the match entered the closing stages.

Right at the death, Forrester made an unbelievable double save to deny Wales a second goal and ensure Scotland were left celebrating a 4-1 win at full-time.

Scotland Men: David Forrester, Gavin Sommerville, Graham Moodie, Chris Duncan, Paul Martin, Russell Anderson, Ian Moodie, Kenny Bain, Ian Scholefield (C), Wei Adams, Callum Duke, Ross Stott, Chris Grassick, Gavin Byers, Nick Parkes, Derek Salmond, Callum Duke, Gordon McIntyre.

 

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