East of Scotland Premier League, Saturday 6th October 2007

Whitehill Welfare 1 Coldstream 0

Welfare made life difficult for themselves in this match with a lack-lustre display. Chances were created but not taken with the absence of Scott Gormley through injury being keenly felt by Welfare.

Enforced changes from the side which triumphed at Lossiemouth gave a slightly disjointed look to the starting eleven. The aforementioned Gormley was replaced in attack by Andy Doig with Stevie Swanson and Andy Christie filling vacated midfield places. Richie Wilkes came in at right back for Allan Cornett who was on the bench.

There were many chances for both sides in the first half and Brown almost opened the scoring for Coldstream with a header. Welfare had a real let-off when Agnew hit the bar. The goal which proved to be the winner came in the 39^th minute. A Kevin Lee throw in was worked inside to Kidd. The ball was then played to Doig who worked a nice one-two with Swanson before crossing for Calvey who sent a superb diving header past Lumsden in the Coldstream goal.

The second half was scappy with one or two close calls at  either end and Welfare coming closest with Lumsden forced into a point blank save from Calvey.

Welfare will play much better this season and lose out, so a welcome three points from an under-par performance.

Whitehill Welfare: McGurk, Wilkes, Johnston, Woodburn, Lee, Swanson, Pryde, Kidd, Christie, Doig, Calvey. Subs: McDonagh, Cairns, Russell, Cornett.

Above: Gary Calvey, gets his head to Andy Doig's cross.

Above: Gary Calvey's header hits the net for the only goal of the game.

Above: Calvey'(left) and Doig (right) celebrate what proved to be the winning goal.