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Apr 19

Newmachar United v Rothie Rovers

Match Reports 22/23

Newmachar Utd 1-0 Rothie Rovers

We welcomed Rothie Rovers to Charlie’s for Tuesday’s championship fixture with Tait Duthie & Jack Cowie missing. Ryan Cormack, Ryan Whelan, James Baxter & Murray Dawson all returned to the squad.

We continued our promotion push with a narrow victory. It wasn’t a game for the purists on a fiery pitch with very little football played but we put in a mature performance and a Stewart Gerrie header from a Lewis Robertson corner just before half time was the difference between the teams.

The team defended as a unit throughout the game limiting the away side to very little chances. Simon saved well from a Jake Stewart shot, other than that there weren’t too many chances for either team.

We did have the ball in the net toward the end of the game. Greg Wood lifting it over the on rushing keeper and in off the post but the referee blew for a foul in the build up.

At this stage of the season the most important thing is to get the 3 points and this was definitely one of those games where playing passing possession football was sacrificed for the win.

Thanks to Ryan from North East Windows & Doors Ltd for sponsoring the game last night. Your support is really much appreciated.

We now move onto another home game v New Elgin on Saturday where another 3 points are vital in the promotion race.

FT 1-0

NUFC Team – Mitchell, Walton, Robertson, B Dryburgh, Young, Gerrie, Munro, Reid, Mewse, Watt, Whelan

Subs – Cormack, E Dryburgh, Collins, Wood, Baxter, Dawson, Reynolds

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

We knew what to expect. Rothie are good side, playing with a tempo hard to deal with and some very good, dangerous players in their side, so that coupled with a dry, fiery surface made it very hard to play any football. I knew if we could stay compact at the back and not commit men forward, we’d get a chance. This team always creates chances, we just had to be clinical. Lewis has put a great ball in from the corner and Gezza got his head on it.

We were almost in a couple of times but the final ball let us down. We restricted Rothie to very few chances so all in all, although a horrific game of football to watch, a very pleasing night.
I thought the team were fantastic. Some very good performances. We now have a different test in New Elgin to overcome on Saturday.

Photos courtesy of Simon Robertson
Apr 14

Glentanar v Newmachar United

Match Reports 22/23

Glentanar 1-4 Newmachar Utd

We travelled to Woodside for our first midweek fixture of the year expecting a tough game and it didn’t disappoint. We stood up to the test and secured another valuable 3 points on a difficult pitch to keep our promotion push on course.
We didn’t have it all our own way though with the home side going ahead on 20 minutes when a mistake at the back let the home forward run into the box and place a shot past Simon Mitchell.
We responded well and eventually squared the game after a driven ball into the box by Lewis Robertson was tapped in by Stevo Young.
HT 1-1
The start of the second half was a bit of a battle with limited football being played on a pitch that made it very hard to play passing football. We started to take control of the game on 70 minutes when Stevo Young cushioned a Conor Watt cross and sub Greg Wood smashed a shot into the net.
Greg was enjoying himself against his former team and shortly after he outmuscled the home defender just inside the home half and played in Liam Mewse who ran into the box and beat the onrushing keeper to put us 3 up.
We extended our lead when the home side were pushing forward and in a 3 v 1 break away Conor Watt had a shot saved by the home keeper with the rebound falling at the feet of Liam Mewse who tapped in to make the score 4-1.
Another satisfying 3 points but our focus now moves onto Saturday where we play Deveronside in the Quarter Final of the Championship Elginshire Cup sponsored by Kings Coaches.

FT 1-4

NUFC Team – Mitchell, Walton, Robertson, B Dryburgh, Young, Gerrie, Munro, Duthie, Mewse, Cormack, Whelan

Subs – Watt, Baxter, Reid, E Dryburgh, Whyte, Wood, Cowie

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

It’s another great 3 points. Woodside is a tricky place to go. They make it difficult for you and we got off to the worst possible start but i knew if we could get ahead they’d open up a bit and that’s where the third and fourth goals came from. Greg came on and his size and strength gave us something going forward we were missing. Their Centre backs couldn’t deal with him and he’s been right at the heart of the second and third goals.

Photos courtesy of Simon Robertson
Apr 10

Newmachar Utd v Lossiemouth United

Match Reports 22/23

Newmachar Utd 3-1 Lossiemouth Utd

We went into today’s game missing Murray Dawson, Conor Watt & Calum Reid but welcomed back Jack Cowie, Tait Duthie, Stewart Gerrie, Connor Walton & Ryan Whelan.

We started on the front foot and took the game to the away side, putting them under pressure from the kick off.

Our pressure paid off when Liam Mewse drilled the ball low into the net from a corner.

We created a couple more chances without really troubling the away keeper, although Ryan Cormack could have doubled our lead but missed a header from close range after a great cross by Liam Mewse.

The away side then came more into the game and created their own couple of chances and Simon Mitchell was called into action and he plucked a curling shot out the air as it was heading towards the top corner.

The away side drew level about the half hour mark when Simon saved well and parried a shot from the edge of the box but the away forward was quickest to react and slid the ball into the net.

It was a game that was going end to end and played at a good pace but there was no more scoring although Lewis Robertson had a couple of shots saved by the keeper and a couple of headers from Steven Young and Liam Mewse that went over the bar.

HT 1-1

The second half continued in the same vain with both teams having a go at each and we thought we had went back in the lead after a Liam Mewse shot was ruled offside.

The keeper then made a couple of good saves from Stevo Young at the back post and Ryan Whelan.

We took the lead again after Josh Reynolds made a run into the right side of the box with the ball and was bundled over. Ryan Whelan stepped up and placed the ball past the away keeper even though he had guessed the right way.

Shortly afterwards Simon produced a great save from a long range effort heading straight into the top corner but he got his hands to it and pushed it over the bar.

Lossie were then reduced to 10 men after the away midfielder was shown a second yellow for a challenge in the middle of the park.

We were controlling the possession and limiting the away side to long range shots and creating a few chances with the best falling to Stewart Gerrie, a Kyle Munro free kick and a long range Lewis Robertson shot.

We weren’t to be kept out for long and made our man advantage count when Tait Duthie played a ball through for Liam Mewse. The keeper missed the ball as he closed him down and was left with an easy tap in to put us 3-1 up.

Liam had the chance to get his hat trick when he just headed wide from a cross from the right and that was the last of the action we gained another valuable 3 points against a much improved Lossie Utd team.

FT 3-1

NUFC Team – Mitchell, Walton, Robertson, B Dryburgh, Young, Reynolds, Munro, Collins, Mewse, Cormack, Whelan

Subs – Duthie, Baxter, Gerrie, E Dryburgh, Whyte, Wood, Cowie

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

After the cup game a few weeks ago we knew it wasn’t going to be easy. We got a great start with Liam scoring from the corner in the first few minutes but we then missed a lot of chances to put the game to bed early and we end up going in 1 all at half time, but it was a good second half performance and at this stage it’s all about getting the points.

Photos courtesy of Simon Robertson
Apr 05

Islavale v Newmachar Utd

Match Reports 22/23

Islavale 3-4 Newmachar Utd

We travelled up to Keith with Drew McDermid, Conor Watt, Ryan Whelan, Tait Duthie, Stewart Gerrie, Connor Walton, Jack Cowie & Murray Dawson all missing through work, weddings & holidays.

We dominated the first half and should have been ahead in the first 10 minutes after a couple of good moves gave firstly Greg Wood the chance but his shot was blocked by the home defender, Liam Mewse then had a chance but the keeper saved at his near post. Calum Reid then shot past the post from close range.

We were playing some good possession football but we’re then hit by a sucker punch when the home side went ahead against the run of play when they broke down their left and when the ball was squared the unmarked midfielder placed his shot into the top corner.

We responded and again put the home side under pressure but the ball would not break for our players but just before half time we got level when Lewis Robertson fired in a cross which was cushioned by Ryan Cormack in the box and he turned the defender and fired in a left shot into the net.

HT 1-1

We came out for the second half in the same vain and went ahead after a good move down the right ended with Josh Reynolds putting in a great cross which was met by Greg Wood who headed against the bar and Ryan Cormack was quickest to react and he tapped in his and our second of the game.

We were still controlling the possession but with about 25 minutes to go we let the home side score with their second chance of the game after a free kick was swung in and the home midfielder got to the ball before Simon Mitchell and his flicked header found its way into the far corner.

The home side then create a couple more half chances but then we went back ahead with 4 minutes left when Kyle Munro, scored his first goal for the Club when he struck a 25 yard low curling free kick into the corner of the net.

We should’ve managed the game better but we let the home side equalise again this time from a corner which was swung into the box and another flicked header ended in the net.

The drama was not finished yet. With 92 minutes on the clock Lewis Robertson fired in a low free kick from the right which was flicked in by Calum Reid who had made a great run to the front post area.

We held out this time to deservedly come back down the road with the 3 points although we should’ve not had to leave it so late but great character shown by the squad to battle their way to the win.

As well as the 3 points it was great to see our team captain Euan Dryburgh return to action after a lengthy injury lay-off after breaking his leg in the first preseason game.

FT 3-4

NUFC Team – Mitchell, Robertson, B Dryburgh, Young, Reynolds, Munro, Reid, Mewse, Wood, Cormack, Collins

Subs – E Dryburgh, Whyte, Morrison, Baxter

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

What a game for the neutral. Obviously today was about getting the points with the squad depth being stretched to it’s limits. I thought we played some good stuff, created some good chances and scored 4 good goals. Disappointing to concede the 3 we did but great character to win the game with about 2 minutes to go.

Some great individual performances with Caly Reid covering every inch of the pitch. Young Sol was fantastic and great for Ryan to get 2 goals under his belt. As good as the 3 points, seeing the skipper back on the pitch for a half hour was pleasing. He’s deserved it with the year he’s had. First his shoulder then the leg break. Hopefully that’s him back and nothing else hampers him.

Photos courtesy of Simon Robertson
Apr 05

Newmachar Utd v Lossiemouth United

Match Reports 22/23

Newmachar Utd 1-1 Lossiemouth Utd (Newmachar win 5-4 on penalties)

We made it through to the Quarter finals of the Elginshire Cup after a hard fought game against a much improved away side on penalties.

The first half was even with both teams having a right go at each other with some decent possession football being played by both sides. The away side played some good football through their midfield but did not create any real chances to trouble Simon Mitchell in our goal apart from the good save from a driven cross. We were more of a threat in the final third and created 3/4 good chances by the away keeper pulled off some good saves from Conor Watt, Calum Reid and Josh Reynolds but the best chance fell to Conor Watt when he was played in after Stevo Young had played a quick free kick over the defence. He managed to round the keeper but a heavy second touch took the ball away from goal and his effort from a very tight angle went right across the goal line and eventually cleared. The entertaining first half ended all square

HT 0-0

We came out for the second half with a renewed desire and quickly pinned the away side in their own half. We were keeping good possession and were creating a number of half chances as the final ball was just now finding its way to our strikers feet.

Liam Mewse had a spectacular overhead kick attempt saved well by the keeper and Connor Walton had played in a couple of delightful cross box balls that just needed a touch.

We did go ahead on the hour mark when a corner was drilled in by Lewis Robertson and Stewart Gerrie made a great run to the near post area and he directed his header into the far corner. Just reward for all our pressure, however no matter how much possession we had we just could not find a second to kill the game off and with about 5 minutes left their midfielder dribbled into the box and was clipped by one of our defenders and the referee awarded a penalty.

The away midfielder placed a shot past Simon Mitchell to draw the game level.

We still had another chance to win it when a 22 yard angled free kick from Kyle Munro hit the far post but was cleared. The game finished 1-1 and went straight to penalties.

We went first and Ryan Cormack had his effort saved. Lossie scored their first penalty. Kyle Munro then rattled his high into the net. Simon Mitchell then saved the next away penalty. From then Conor Watt, Lewis Robertson, Greg Wood, Stewart Gerrie and finally Calum Reid scored our penalties. Simon then almost got to the 3rd and 4th away penalties but on the 6th he pulled off a great save to put us through to the next round.

FT 1-1 (5-4 penalties)

NUFC Team – Mitchell, Walton, Robertson, B Dryburgh, Young, Reynolds, Munro, Reid, Mewse, Watt, Whelan

Subs – Duthie, Cormack, Gerrie, E Dryburgh, Dawson, Wood, Collins

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

We knew Lossie were much improved and weren’t taking them lightly. I felt we should’ve had the tie wrapped up as we missed 3 or 4 big chances and when the game is tight going into the last 10 Lossie were always going to have hope they could get something, which they did. Ultimately it’s about being in the next round and while not very convincing, we got there. Big Si has earned his crust today with the 2 saves and our penalties were fantastic too.

Photos courtesy of Simon Robertson
Mar 21

Longside v Newmachar Utd

Match Reports 22/23

Longside 1-3 Newmachar Utd

We were without Greg Wood, Murray Dawson, Sol Collins and the long term injuries of Neil Scott, Peter Melvin and skipper Euan Dryburgh although the latter is close to a much deserved comeback.

The pitch was in good condition considering all the wet weather the past 2 weeks and came out the traps on the front foot, controlling the possession and breaking at pace but couldn’t find the final ball to make our possession count.

The home keeper pulled off three cracking saves, two from Conor Watt with the first one as he cut in from the left, he made himself big and the shot hit off his chest and out for a corner. The next effort was a Conor Watt shot from the edge of the box. It took a couple of deflections and looked like it was spinning into the far corner but he managed to stretch out his leg and put it out for another corner.

Then Ryan Whelan had a shot from 18 yards which he tipped over the bar.

Although it was mostly us the home side did create a couple of chances of their own but nothing to trouble Simon.

It was looking like we were going to go into half time all square, however captain Ryan Whelan stopped that after a good move he struck a cross goal shot that nestled in the far corner to put us deservedly in front at the break.

HT 0-1

The home side came out for the second half with something to prove and put us under some pressure without really troubling Simon Mitchell in goal, although they were quicker and more determined than us to get the ball and get back into the game.

Midway through the second half we stretched our lead after Kyle Munro headed the ball into the path of Liam Mewse who beat the defender to the ball and as he played it past him he was wiped out in the box to give us a penalty.

Ryan Whelan stepped up and although the home keeper went the right way the shot was too hard to keep out.

The home side got themselves back into the game after a corner was headed back across our goal and the home forward headed it into the net.

This gave the home some belief and they put us under some more pressure but we were dangerous on the counter and so it proved when an angled pass into the left wing area was met by Tait Duthie, who had out sprinted the full back and he chipped the ball over the advancing keeper into the net.

We managed the game well after that and held onto the lead to secure another valuable 3 points against a sticky home side who never gave up.

FT 1-3

NUFC Team – Mitchell, Walton, Robertson, B Dryburgh, Young, Reynolds, Munro, Reid, Mewse, Watt, Whelan

Subs – Duthie, Cormack, Gerrie, Whyte, Baxter, Cowie, McDermid

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

It was a big win and puts a bit of space between us and Longside who would’ve jumped us in the table, although they’ve played 4 games more. At this point we just need to keep winning games and stay close to the pack.

I felt we dominated much of the game and maybe could’ve scored before we did but we kept at it, and to score three at a tricky venue sets us up for a massive run of games.

Photos courtesy of Simon Robertson
Feb 16

Burghead Thistle v Newmachar Utd

Match Reports 22/23

Burghead Thistle 1-2 Newmachar Utd

We travelled without the suspended Bruce Dryburgh & Ryan Whelan. Peter Melvin, Neil Scott & skipper Euan Dryburgh all out with long term injuries.

A tremendous team performance meant we returned from Burghead with the valuable 3 points but we made hard work of it for ourselves as ended the game with 9 men.We started the game well and immediately put the home side under pressure and created a few half chances but didn’t test the home keeper.

We went down 10 men after Calum Reid was sent off for a lunging tackle after 30 minutes.We managed to go ahead a few minutes later when Ryan Cormack rifled in a low shot from the edge of the box past the outstretched keeper.

We continued to be in command even with 10 men but just couldn’t find the end product some of our football deserved and in a rare effort Simon Mitchell pushed a shot around the post so we went in at half time 1-0 up.

Half Time – 0-1

We came out for the second half with the same approach and again put the home side under pressure right from the kick off with Greg Wood having two quick fire chances but he put one over the bar and the keeper saved the other one.

The home side not really offering much even with a man advantage but they did put us under a bit of pressure and it was during this time that they got the equaliser. After a series of corners they played a low one in at the near post and Nichol flicked it into the net. A bit harsh on the boys as they had defended resolutely to that point.

We did not give up and with about 15 minutes to go we went ahead again after a smart move down the right ended with Greg Wood placing a header into the far corner from a Kyle Munro cross.

Unfortunately Murray Dawson who had been booked a short time before, was shown a second yellow for dissent towards a home player whilst celebrating the goal.

The boys buckled down and defended staunchly and kept great concentration and organisation to keep the home side out and limited them to a few long range efforts to earn themselves a hard fought 3 points on the road.

Full Time 1-2

NUFC Team – Mitchell, Walton, Robertson, Dawson, Young, Cormack, Munro, Reid, Mewse, Wood, Cowie

Subs – Duthie, Reynolds, Gerrie, Whyte, Watt, Collins, McDermid

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

That’s a massive 3 points considering. I thought both reds were harsh and there maybe could’ve been 2 the other way but that’s football. Massive character from the lads to dig in with 9 men. I feared the worst when they equalised but what a header from Greg to win it and then a backs to the wall 20 minutes to see it out. It’s a tricky place to go and they’ve some very good players so hopefully we can kick on from here and the put the past 2 weeks behind us.

Photos courtesy of Simon Robertson
Dec 07

Newmachar Utd v Dufftown

Match Reports 22/23

Newmachar Utd 4-0 Dufftown

Newmachar were still without injured duo Neil Scott & Peter Melvin and long term absence of skipper Euan Dryburgh. Connor Walton (holiday) also missed the cup tie with Greg Wood (hamstring)

We ran out comfortable winners and into the quarter finals of the Domino’s North Regional Cup after scoring two goals in each half to give us our second Premier League scalp in the cup.
It might have been different if Simon Mitchell had not produced a great save from a Michael Dunn header early in the first half however from that point on we dominated the game and deservedly went ahead. After a bit of pressure Ryan Whelan volleyed in from the edge of the box. We missed a couple of good chances but not long before half time Lewis Robertson doubled our lead after he hit a right footed cross into the box, deceiving the keeper and in the back of the net.
Half time 2-0
We kept the pressure on in the second half and controlled most of the possession with Kyle Munro bringing a good save from the keeper after he nutmegged the defender on the edge of the box but his angled drive was tipped over the bar. The home side stretched the lead when Ryan Whelan hooked a throwin in behind the defence for Tait Duthie to run onto and he smashed the ball past the keeper to put us 3 up.
We then made some changes and one of those was Ryan Cormack, who returned from injury to run onto a through ball to place a shot past the keeper to make it 4. We created a few more chances but did not manage to increase our lead with the best chance falling to Sol Collins, who was played in by Liam Mewse making an appearance after serving a 2 game ban, but the keeper made a good save.
A good overall team performance both offensively and defensively with a lot of good individual performances meaning we keep our winning run going with scoring a few goals and keeping another clean sheet.

Full Time 4-0

NUFC Team – Mitchell, B Dryburgh, Robertson, Dawson, Young, Whelan (Cormack), Munro (Collins), Watt (Cowie), Duthie (Mewse), Gerrie (Reynolds), Reid 

Subs – Mewse, Reynolds, Cowie, Whyte, Cormack, Collins, McDermid

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

Gaffer

We’re in a good moment. Playing well with some good experience and a physical presence about us. Although we’re still missing a few, we’re getting a few boys back now and some of the younger lads doing well so we’ve some healthy competition for places. Kyle & Calum have settled in really well and seem to be enjoying their football too.

It’s good for the players confidence and for the club as a whole to beat premier league opposition, especially after feeling we let ourselves down in the Scottish cup fixture at East End. While East End are up at the top end of the Premier League, Banchory being a young side with good technical players, moved the ball really well in the first 15 minutes until we settled into the game. Dufftown brought a different type of challenge in they’re a physical more experienced side so to deal with both is really pleasing.
It’s important we keep these standards up and try to really kick on over the next few months and do what we can to be around the promotion places come April/May time.

Nov 09

East End v Newmachar Utd

Match Reports 22/23

East End 3-1 Newmachar Utd

We arrived at East End missing Murray Dawson, Neil Scott, Skipper Euan Dryburgh, Peter Melvin &  Jack Cowie but welcomed Ryan Cormack back into the squad.

A poor start where we conceded after just two minutes from a mistake meant we would be chasing the game from the start. The home side put us under pressure and Mitchell had to make a couple of decent saves to keep us in the game and after 20 minutes the home side went further ahead. We finally started to get into the game and created a couple of half chances with Zack Ellis saving down low from a Mewse drive. Ellis then miscued a back pass and Greg Wood just had to tap the ball into an empty net but a pull on the strikers shirt saw the ball roll out at an impossible angle to get the shot away meaning the half finished with us trailing 2-0.

We came out in the second half with a point to prove and started far better and pegged the home side back. We created a couple of chances and the home keeper had to be at full stretch to stop a Watt shot. We did claw one back after an hour after a couple of corners when Mewse initially brought a good save from the home keeper after a strong header and was first to react to put us back in the game.
We pushed for the equaliser but left ourselves suspect to breakaways and with 10 minutes to go the home side put the game to bed when they broke clear and scored a third.
We are disappointed in the final result but satisfied of the effort put in from the players which meant it was a good game between two teams going toe to toe but the home side took the win and we wish them all the best for the next round v Larkhall Thistle and for the rest of their league season.

Full Time 3-1

NUFC Team – Mitchell, B Dryburgh (Duthie) Robertson, Young, Whelan, Reynolds, Watt, Whelan, Mewse, Walton, Reid (Gerrie)

Subs – Duthie, Gerrie, Whyte, McDermid, Collins, Cormack, Hudson

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

Gaffer

We started poor and gave ourselves a mountain to climb. We’ll take the positives in that East End are 4th or 5th best team in the North Region just now if you look at the league table and i didn’t think there was much between the teams. A poor first 45 cost us. East End were probably a bit more experienced than us and took their chances where we didn’t. At 2-1 the next goal is crucial and with us pushing for the equaliser, it leaves a lot of spaces at the back and East End got their third to kill it. Another step in the learning process for this group of players as we build what we hope can be a great future for the club.

The fact the boys are in the dressing room hurting at losing to one of the strongest junior teams in the area shows where the club is heading.

Oct 25

Sunnybank v Newmachar Utd

Match Reports 22/23

Sunnybank 1-1 Newmachar Utd

Full Time 1-1

NUFC Team – Mitchell, B Dryburgh (Duthie) Robertson, Dawson, Gerrie, Whelan, Reynolds (Wood) Whelan, Mewse, Walton, Reid

Subs – Duthie, Wood, Whyte, McDermid, Hudson

We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…

Gaffer

We started poor and couldn’t really get any momentum. Giving the ball away to easily and we never really got our wingers into the game at all. The pitch was tough to play on with the amount of rain falling overnight.

Bitterly disappointed to fall behind from the decision to award the corner but credit to the guys who found a way to get the ball over the line. We nearly sneaked it right at the end with a shot from Liam but he couldn’t quite keep it down.
All in all a draw was probably a fair result over the 90 in what really was a terrible game of football. We’ll take the positives from it, a point away from home against the league leaders while missing a lot of boys and not playing well at all.

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