Drumchapel United v Petershill

7pm 9 February 2024

West of Scotland League, Division One
Drumchapel United 3 Petershill 4 (att 160)

The chance to tick off one of my remaining West of Scotland League grounds on a Friday night was too tempting to miss. However a cold, wet and windswept night wasn't the best time to visit Drumchapel United.

Their home ground, an artificial pitch at the Donald Dewar Centre, lacks protection from the elements. There are spectator areas along both touchlines, but it's a basic venue for the seventh level of Scottish football.

I believe there are plans for improvements, and they seem to be doing a good job of generating support from the local community. Visitors Petershill were top of the league, but most of those watching were supporting the home team.

They'll have left disappointed with the outcome, but must have enjoyed what was a very entertaining game, especially in the second half.

All seven goals came after the break. Petershill had looked the more likely to score in a goalless first half, and went ahead thanks to a fine goal 10 minutes into the second period.

The home side equalised after 72 minutes, but their joy didn't last long. Just three minutes later Petershill regained the lead. The scoring wasn't over though, as an 87th minute Drumchapel penalty levelled the scores again.

This time the parity was even shorter-lived. Petershill went down the other end and made it 3-2. In the final minute the visitors went 4-2 up, only for Drumchapel's hopes to be rekindled, just briefly, when they got a goal back in stoppage time.

It was a breathless end to an enjoyable and high quality game, and one that was good enough to take my mind off the weather.