Cupar Eagles lined up in their last game of the season against Monkeys in the knowledge that they had to take a point to avoid relegation.
Eagles made a nervous start and individual errors nearly cost the team an early goal. However this pressure was weathered and an excellent through ball by Halley set Martin clear on goal and he made no mistake to fire the Eagles ahead to the delight of the Eagles support, who came out in numbers for this crucial encounter. Monkeys though, raised their game and an equaliser was conceded despite the heroic efforts from Hood, who was recalled back in goal. Halley put the Cupar side back in front before the break with a composed finish after a defence splitting pass from Marshall. Clive came close in the second half and Marshall nearly found the net as the Eagles set about finishing the game. Monkeys though were not giving up and after numerous chances, Hood was eventually beaten after slack play in the Cupar defence. Dramatic last gasp defending by the Eagles kept the dream of the escape alive and when the final whistle blew an outpouring of emotional relief was apparent in the Cupar Eagles camp. There was ecstatic scenes of celebrations at the end, in the realisation "We have done it!". We had acheived the near impossible, taking 8 points in the last 6 games, after taking nothing from the first 8 games.
1. Harry Hood
2. Dave Mailings
3. Colin Clive
4. Tommy Marshall
5. Walter Martin
6. Andrew Beuchope
