Cupar Eagles entertained Kemback with a full strength team welcoming back Youth Academy starlet Gary Pryde after missing last week through work commitments. After a disappointing league campaign of six defeats in seven matches morale was low but Manager Marshall gave a inspired motovational speech prior to kick-off. Eagles came out of the blocks quickest and only a desperate clearance from the Kemback defence prevented McLuckie putting the Eagles one up. Eagles were pushing the ball about well and it was no surprise when Halley broke clear after a ball over the top from Beauchope and slotted the ball home for the opening goal. Kemback were on the back foot for much of the half but McGregor had to be alert to push a fine effort over for a corner. Eagles then went two up after a slick passing manoeuvre featuring Marshall and Pryde which sent Halley away where he brushed of a defender before coolly despatching the ball past the stranded Kemback keeper. Kemback were rattled but rallied to score just before half-time despite the heroic efforts from Mullen and Syme in defence.
Marshall came close with a twenty yard pile-driver which just flew over the bar as the Eagles closed in for victory. Martin was next and after a Cruyff like turn his effort was scrambled away for a corner. With time running out Kemback pushed forward but with Mullen and Syme in commanding form at the back chances were restricted and with a minute to go when they were beaten McGregor produced a wonder save diving full length to prevent a Kemback equaliser.
Full time: Cuapar Eagles 2 Kemback 1
Eagles line-up:
1. Roy McGregor
2. John Mullen
3. Ally Syme
4. Andrew Beauchope
5. Craig Halley
6. Gary Pryde
Subs:
7. Tommy Marshall
8. Walter Martin
9. Colin Clive
10. Greg McLuckie
