Sensational Stirling win Forth Valley Cup
Stirling High School 2
Alva Academy 1
- Wednesday, 01 April 2015
- Ochilview Park
- Under 14´s
- Forth Valley Schools FA Cup
- Half Time:
- Stirling High School
- 1-1
- Alva Academy
The two teams emerged from the tunnel after half-time with a look of determination and as the sun broke out at Ochilview, tackles began to fly in from both sides in what was becoming a fiercely competitive encounter, Craig Duncan was fouled on edge of box before Michael Wilson's resulting free-kick brushed inches wide of the post.
Alva centre-back Fisher and Stirling's Beausang were becoming embroiled in a fascinating battle contesting every loose ball with a real edge and Fisher produced some exquisite skill when he back-heeled to bamboozle Beausang's strike partner Ewan McMurray leaving him for dust.
The wind was now blowing in the direction of the Alva goal and appeared to carry Stirling's attacking threat with it, Beausang won a free-kick after having his shirt tugged and Hutchison stepped up to deliver a tantalising ball into the box with midfielder Preston narrowly heading the ball over the bar.
With only 15 minutes remaining in the match, Stirling were pushing hard for a second and Hutchison nearly emulated Alva's Kempski first-half goal when he launched a 40 yard strike of his own only to see his effort go inches over the bar.
Conditions at the home of Stenhousemuir began to worsen with the rain now bucketing down onto the astro pitch and moments later the first yellow-card of the match was produced after a late challenge from Hutchison.
As the game entered the final ten minutes, Alva could have went in front as the dangerous Kempski weaved his way through the Stirling defence before laying off Ross Gilvear who couldn't generate enough power to beat the Stirling goalie.
Just a couple of minutes later though, Stirling won a corner and left-back Hutchison delivered an exceptional ball into the box which Preston bundled over the line to send his team 2-1 up and tighten their grasp on the Forth Valley Cup.
Alva had just over five minutes to rescue their Cup hopes and a free kick won by Kempski looked to have given them a slim chance but their commanding captain Fisher fired his shot over the bar and their dream was over when Coil Anderson was sent-off in the last minute for a rash challenge on Stirlings Neil Anderson.
Stirling saw out the remaining time and there were scenes of joy and ecstasy as the boys in blue celebrated with the trophy in front of their thrilled fans.
- Full Time:
- Stirling High School
- 2-1
- Alva Academy
Lineups
2. Neil Anderson
3. Ross Hutchison
4. Ross MacFarlane
5. Ryan Dempsey
7. Paul Gillepsie
8. Connor Preston
10. Louie Beausang
11. Alexander Ogilvie
12. Murray McWhinnie
14. Maurice Lindsay
16. Ewan McMurray
18. Declan Cairney
19. Barnabus Miller
2. Aidan Halley
3. Craig Duncan
4. Hamsa Afsal
5. James Dewar
6. Sam Fisher
7. Mitchell Wilson
8. Lewis Duncan
9. Jacob Monk
10. Ross Gilvear
11. Ross Kempski
12. Kobe Furzer
14. Kieran Christie
15. Coil Anderson
16. Connor McEwan
- Match report and photos copyright Youth Football Scotland.