QOS 16s v Alloa Athletic 16s
QOS 16s were hosts to Alloa Athletic 16s at the David Keswick Centre on Sunday, the game being played in excellent conditions. In the first period QOS were much the better side, their movement and passing a delight to see but unfortunately they failed to convert any of the chances their good play created. QOS continued to dominate the second period and opened the scoring when a well-weighted pass from Degnan found Johnstone whose first touch took him past his marker and as the keeper advanced, lobbed him from 20 yards to put QOS in the lead at the end of the second period. Early in the third period QOS doubled their lead, Miller with a tremendous effort from 30 yards giving the Alloa keeper no chance. Moments later, a well-struck free-kick from Dillon was finger-tipped away by the visiting keeper to prevent QOS from increasing their lead. In the final minutes of the game, Alloa scored against the run of play, to complete the scoring for the day. The QOS coaches were delighted with the performance of their young squad against a very strong Alloa side.
Raith Rovers 15s v QOS 15s
QOS 15ıs resumed their programme of development games on Sunday against Raith at Dalgety Bay Sports Centre. With a depleted squad of only twelve players (two of whom were goalkeepers) QOS took on a strong Raith team and before they had got used to the astroturf surface found themselves a goal down in the first few minutes. QOS keeper McCulloch brought off an excellent save to prevent the home team from increasing their lead and this settled QOS and they proceeded to take the game to Raith, creating chances with Abdul and Murphy both forcing the home keeper to make some good saves to prevent a deserved equaliser. In the second period, QOS continued to dominate the play and superb defensive work by the back four of Pomfret, Thomson, Holt and Newlands, left keeper Rajovic with virtually nothing to do. Dillon and Parker in central midfield drove the team on and a series of chances were created which led to top scorer Thomson scoring with a trademark header, to level the scores.
In the final period QOS continued to pressurise the Raith defence and Pomfret, Newlands, Parker and Dillon all went close without scoring. This was an impressive performance considering the previously mentioned shortage of players due to holidays and injuries. QOS played with considerable style and commitment which pleased the coaching staff tremendously.
QOS 14s v Raith Rovers 14s
With 3 out of 4 of the QOS Youth teams playing Raith Rovers teams today, QOS 14s were the only team to have a home fixture the game going ahead at the Kingholm in almost perfect conditions for football. QOS opened the scoring early in the first period following a really excellent move involving six players giving Johnstone an easy opportunity to hit the net. QOS doubled their lead midway through the period when Service found the net following another good passing move. Early in the second period Raith reduced their deficit but QOS hit back almost immediately when a low cross from Dunn was hit home by Johnstone for his second goal of the day. In the final period although both teams played some good football the game ended without any more goals being scored. Congratulations to both squads of players and coaches for a very entertaining game played in the correct spirit.
Raith Rovers 13s v QOS 13s
QOS 13s travelled to Cardenden to face Raith Rovers, hoping to maintain their good form following an enforced two-week break due to postponements. It was the impressive home side that started the stronger, passing the ball well, but QOS dug in and finally got a foothold in the game. With the first period looking as though it would end goal-less, Park pressurised a back-pass, and when the home keeper half-cleared, it fell to Montieth who volleyed the ball into the net to put QOS one up at the break. QOS started the second period more positively, and following good pressing by McColm to gain possession, Park fired home, to double QOSıs lead. Soon after, Montieth latched on to a long through ball, and chipped the advancing keeper to increase QOSıs lead. The home side never stopped trying and had an opportunity to reduce the deficit, but missed from the penalty spot. However they were awarded a second penalty just before the interval, this time making no mistake, to reduce their deficit. The third period saw both teams continue to pass the ball well, and only good goalkeeping, by the home keeper in particular, meant that the final period ended goal-less, although it took a brilliant goal-line headed clearance to prevent Phillips from scoring his first goal for QOS. This was an excellent performance and result for QOS, as they were missing several members of the squad, which meant substitutions were limited, and the players were involved for longer periods than usual. However, their determination, effort and commitment saw them put in a good performance against a very good home side. The players gave their all for the jersey, and the coaches were delighted with the performance on the day.
John Paterson
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