Cupar Eagles opened their new league campaign with a defeat going down by four goals to one against Tetley Tea Bags. Eagles secured the services of youngster Greig Mclucky in the close season and after impressing the management team in training sessions he gained a starting position.
Eagles started brightly and in confident mood but were stunned when against the run of play Tetley Tea Bags scored to take a rather undeserved lead. Player of the previous season Halley levelled the match with a crisp and composed finish after being put through by Mclucky. Lack of discipline during the second half in the Eagles defence, with failure to properly man mark, was to prove costly, as three goals were quickly conceded. The game finally petered out much to the disappointment in the Eagles camp after a confident and inspired start.
Final score: Cupar Eagles 1 Tetley Tea Bags 4
Team line up:
Harry Hood
Ally Syme
Tommy Marshall
Craig Halley
Greig Mclucky
Andrew Bauchope
Subs
Colin Clive
Walter Martin
