11am 25 January 2014
Strathclyde Saturday Morning Amateur League, Premier Division
AS Airdrie 1 Dennistoun Vale 2 (att 13)
Another wet Saturday and another trip to Scotland, although this time I decided to watch two games on synthetic pitches rather than run the risk of late postponements.
The first was on an enclosed 3G pitch at Airdrie Leisure Centre, and while the surface meant the game was never in doubt the torrential rain, particularly in the first half, meant watching it wasn't easy.
Luckily the two teams did well enough in the conditions to provide a reasonable contest. The visitors took an early lead which they held until half time. AS Airdrie were level within a couple of minutes of the second half, but wasted a chance to go in front when a poorly-struck penalty was easily saved.
Dennistoun Vale had looked the better of the two sides, and deserved their late winner, the home side's chances not helped by a red card towards the end.
An all-weather pitch at Airdrie Leisure Centre wasn't a venue that was likely to be very interesting, but it wasn't bad as 3G grounds go. There's a paved standing area the length of the near touchline for spectators, separated from the pitch by a barrier, although most of those watching this game stood on the touchlines on either side of the pitch.
Strathclyde Saturday Morning Amateur League, Premier Division
AS Airdrie 1 Dennistoun Vale 2 (att 13)
Another wet Saturday and another trip to Scotland, although this time I decided to watch two games on synthetic pitches rather than run the risk of late postponements.
The first was on an enclosed 3G pitch at Airdrie Leisure Centre, and while the surface meant the game was never in doubt the torrential rain, particularly in the first half, meant watching it wasn't easy.
Luckily the two teams did well enough in the conditions to provide a reasonable contest. The visitors took an early lead which they held until half time. AS Airdrie were level within a couple of minutes of the second half, but wasted a chance to go in front when a poorly-struck penalty was easily saved.
Dennistoun Vale had looked the better of the two sides, and deserved their late winner, the home side's chances not helped by a red card towards the end.
An all-weather pitch at Airdrie Leisure Centre wasn't a venue that was likely to be very interesting, but it wasn't bad as 3G grounds go. There's a paved standing area the length of the near touchline for spectators, separated from the pitch by a barrier, although most of those watching this game stood on the touchlines on either side of the pitch.
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