Saltcoats Vics 1–2 Newmains United — Friendly, 27 Jul 2013

Saltcoats today played thier second friendly of the season against Newmains United and lost out by 2 goals to 1, although there was nothing between the sides.

there was a few trialist in the team today 12- Lee Havlin, 14- Michel Hart, 15- Martin McDonald, 17- Scott Knight.

Saltcoats first chance came in 11th min when a good cross ball by Frye was put just over by McClelland, then on 14 mins Callum Davidson had a great shot tipped over by the keeper, on 32 mins Catterson kept Saltcoats in it with a good save when the Newmains striker was through 1 on 1 and he got finger tips to the ball and pushed it over the bar. then on 34 mins McLelland was unlucky when he tried to chip the keeper after some good work by Santos on the right. On 40mins Newmains were unlucky not to go further in front with a free kick from the edge of the box Half -time 0-1.

 In the second half Ally Patrick was unlucky from a corner, then on 70mins saltcoats made 3 changes and it payed off almost instantly when Mick Hart made it 1-1 after some good wing play by Easdon and McLelland crossed and Hart swept the ball into the net. with 5 mins remaining Newmains again took the lead when they agian beet the offside and slotted home. Saltcoats did have chances to even it up firstly through Davidson then McLelland but it was to be Newmains day full time Saltcoats Vics 1 Newmains Utd 2