Uddingston fightback shares the points with Kelburne

Bromac Kelburne required three points from today`s fixture against Uddingston to leapfrog Grange on goal difference at the top of Men’s National League 1, but that scenario failed to materialise in the Lanarkshire sunshine as the champions were held to a 4-4 draw.

Consequently Grange hold a two point lead over the Paisley side who have now played a game more.

Bromac Kelburne v Uddingston
Photo by Duncan Gray

Uddingston survived two early penalty corner opportunities, both saved on the line to keep the score line blank. However, Kelburne`s lead was only delayed slightly and courtesy of a donation by the Uddingston defence, Johnny Christie fed the ball on to Jack McKenzie and he found the net with a spectacular reverse stick shot.

The champions were pegged back to level terms when Uddingston returned to level terms with a penalty corner strike by Aussie Bradley Hughes.

McKenzie`s darting runs were causing the Uddingston defence considerable problems and the same player gave his side a 2-1 half-time lead, he took advantage of uncertainly in the Lanarkshire defence, waltzed into the circle past two defenders and slipped the ball past the keeper.

The second half seemed to be going Kelburne`s way with penalty corner strike by Josh Cairns to put the champions 3-1 ahead.

The three points seemed secured when Johnny Christie poked the ball home after a telling pass into the circle by Adam Bain.

But then Uddingston dug deep and were able to score three times in the closing minutes. The first came from a penalty corner strike by Jackie Tran for 4-2, but still the Paisley side seemed in control of the three points.

Then Shazwi Rana made it 4-3 with a close range shot. Uddingston took heart and pressed for the unlikely equaliser, they were awarded a penalty corner and Steven Percy launched his flick into the roof of the Kelburne net.

Bromac Kelburne v Uddingston
Photo by Mark Pugh

Recent posts:

Back to all news
Back to top