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06/12/03 OVD Scottish Cup 3rd Round Tayport 0 Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 0 |
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Tayport welcomed West Region outfit Kirkintilloch Rob Roy to the
Canniepairt today. Rob Roy will be forever associated with the romance
of the Scottish Cup, having been finalists on eight occasions. The Rabs
most recent final appearance came in 1977. Their last triumph was 41
years ago after a replay with Renfrew. Port knew they had to be at their
best to see off The Rabs and started strongly with Gareth Dailley going
close in 5 minutes closely followed by a Derek Wemyss strike hitting the
upright.. Port continued to press during the opening 20 minutes showing
great commitment. 35 minutes and a corner from the left found a J
Ward header sneaking past the Right upright. This was Ports best opportunity.
From that point on The Rabs defence was sound and held off Ports
late first half challenge. The second period was a low key affair for
the Port support with the Rabs showing some good defensive qualities and
having their share of opportunities around the Port goalmouth without
stretching keeper Fitzpatrick. Next weeks replay and Tayport will have
to show some of their good away form if they are to proceed to the next
round. This could be a match not to miss.
Tayport F Fitzpatrick, G Patterson, J Ward, D Wemyss, B Craik, A Ramsay, S Stewart, J Elliot, R Morris, G Dilley, G Buist. S Christie came on for J Elliot 65 Minutes |
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