East of Scotland Premier League, Saturday 19th April 2008

Whitehill Welfare 2 Selkirk 0

Whitehill's title hopes improved with a hard-fought win over Selkirk while Spartans were going down 2-1 at Preston Athletic.

Scott Gormley returned to the starting line-up with Andrew Kidd dropping onto the bench and Allan Cornett replacing Liam McKenna from the side who lost 3-2 to Edinburgh City. Welfare had first half chances hitting the bar and a few shots from distance which missed the target. Likewise for Selkirk who were dangerous on the break, although their cause wasn't helped by injuries to key personnel.

After a goal-less first half, Welfare struck twice in the opening five minutes of the second half. In the 48th minute a cross from McIntosh was fumbled by the keeper and the ball dropped to Gormley two yards out and he swept the ball home for one of the easiest goals he'll ever score. Moments later, a McDonagh cross was swung over to McIntosh from the left to the right and a low centre was flicked home by Calvey to make it 2-0.

Welfare had other chances to score more but were unable to take them and instead they closed out the game to make sure of the points after the mistakes made in the previous game with Edinburgh City.

Team: McGurk, Cornett, Lee, Johnston, Woodburn, McDonagh, McIntosh, Pryde, Doig, Calvey, Gormley. Subs: Cairns, Bain, Petrik, Kidd, Russell.

Above: Scott Gormley opens the scoring for Welfare.

Above: McIntosh and McDonagh congratulate scorer Gormley.

Above: Gary Calvey (centre) slots home Welfare's second goal.

Above: Andy Doig congratulates Calvey.