Friday 22nd February 2019 - HOB U20s V Kelty Hearts U20s

Friday 22nd February
A large crowd gathered to see our local derby at home against Kelty Hearts in our Lowlands Development league game. We started very well and after five minutes Jack scored to put us in front with a great lob over the Kelty keeper. Kelty responded by putting us under pressure and equalised after twenty minutes. This seemed to settle us and we had our best spell from then till half time with Jay heading home five minutes before half time to send us in 2-1 in front. The visitors came out strong but we stuck to our plan and managed to defend well when required. As the game entered the closing fifteen minutes we tired slightly and allowed Kelty back into the game after switching off at a throw in. With the game looking like it was going to be a point for both teams Kelty scored with a well taken free kick with five minutes remaining. Try as we could we couldn't find an equaliser and lost out 3-2. Great credit due to our young lads who gave everything with a spot on attitude and on another night could've got something from the game. We now look forward to a series of Cup ties starting next week at Keirs Park against Lothian Thistle HV.