Division 2 League Fixture

Subs: Iain Cameron

Another must win game for PDG, the team was kept largely the same with the exception of the wide midfielders Morrison and O'Rourke replacing absent players Cooper and J. Morrison from the previous victory.  The game started amidst a downpour but the Choppers quickly started to get their foot on the ball and Rigg and Brown were again pulling the strings in centre midfield.  Mackenzie was supporting O'Rourke well down the flank giving us plenty of options going forward and there were a few chances before the deadlock was broken, Cooke whipped in a cross from the right flank which Ross Macleod headed perfectly into the far corner of the net.  R.Macleod had an excellent long range effort come back off the post before Tony O'Rourke pounced on the rebound from a B.Macleod header which was parried by the NHS keeper to make it 2-0.  Despite further chances it was 2-0 at half time.

The defence looked comfortable and was providing a solid base with some good passing into midfield to allow PDG to build their attacks and Neale Brown added to the scoreline with a with a well taken side footed finish from a B.Macleod free kick.  The only real source of frustration for the Choppers attack was the number of times they were caught offside, with the NHS defence playing a high line.  Excellent build up saw a fourth added very quickly, with the 2 strikers combining again, allowing Ross Macleod to run through and lob the keeper with his right foot..  Cameron came on for S.Morrison and was unlucky to have the ball caught under his feet to allow NHS in to open their scoring.  Tony O' Rourke added the Choppers fifth with a well taken 25 yard free kick before NHS again reduced the deficit with G.Macleod unlucky to have the ball ricochet off his body into the net at his near post.   The Choppers scoring was completed when Ross Macleod completed his 3rd hat-trick of the season with a drilled left footed shot after neat build up play.  One last goal from NHS again rebounding into G.Macleods net was understandably frustrating for the keeper.   The win moves The Choppers up a place in the league and out of the Division 2 relegation zone!

Full Time - NHS Highland 3 - 6 PDG Choppers

Match Report - Nathan McLaughlan