11.15am 8 February 2025
Saturday Morning Amateur League, Premier Division
Uddingston 1 Blackthorn Rovers 1 (att 12)
My attempt to watch an Uddingston home game earlier this season was thwarted by the non-appearance of the referee, but fortunately I had more luck this time.
It wasn't an entirely smooth start though, with kick off delayed by 15 minutes to allow a preceding youth match to be settled by a lengthy penalty shootout.
Eventually the youngsters made way and what followed was a tight game between two evenly-matched sides.
From the league table I'd expected Uddingston to win but, although they started brightly, a defensive lapse allowed Blackthorn to take the lead with the first half's only goal.
It took a second half penalty for Uddingston to equalise. The home side did most of the attacking while the visitors were dangerous on the break. In truth though there were few clear chances for either side. A draw was a fair outcome.
Teams' home venues can be fluid in this league, but Uddingston seem to have settled on the 3G pitch at Hamilton's Bent Recreation Area as their base this season. It's a typical set up, but spectators are able to stand inside the fence that encloses the playing area.
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