2pm 1 June 2024 Scottish Premier Amateur League, Championship Division Greenock High School Former Pupils 1 Steins Thistle 0 (att 230) This match was billed as a title decider, and it would have been had it not ended in a single goal win for Greenock HSFP, the one result that meant a play-off would be required. Ahead of the final scheduled league match of their seasons, Steins had a three point advantage, so needed to draw or win to be champions. The home side needed victory by at least two goals, to get the better on the clubs' head-to-head record. In case you're wondering, goal difference isn't used to separate teams tied on points, sensibly on account of the number of matches conceded as walkovers. It was a match that hinged on two Greenock HSFP penalties. The first, after 30 minutes, was well saved. The second, in stoppage time, was scored. Steins, needing just a draw, set out to defend and to slow down play whenever possible. Occasionally, but rarely, they threatened ...
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