First weekend of Greater Glasgow League
Division 1
Eastwood Parkmount - 3
Jordanhill - 2
A really entertaining game, between two sides that both got promotion from division 2 last season. The game was dictated by the weather, with the wind playing a pivotal factor for both teams. Eastwood took the lead after 30 minutes. Jordanhill held on till half time.
Half Time: Eastwood Parkmount 1 - 0 Jordanhill.
A goal within 5 minutes of the second half made it 1-1, the rhythm was in Jordanhill's favour until they gifted Eastwood Parkmount a valuable goal. Jordanhill responded within the minute and it was game on. Jordanhill hit the woodwork 3 times and couldn't make more of the rebounds. Another silly goal to concede for Jordanhill, and Eastwood Parkmount held on to win. A draw probably would have been a fair result, but Eastwood performed well in the second half against the wind. Eastwood Parkmount were very strong defensively.
Division 3
Newshot AFC - 3 - Ross Stevenson, Liam Cambell (2)
Westcliffe - 2 - Mutter (Pen), Marc Laird
The game started with a penalty awarded to Westcliffe early on, after a tackle in the box from Newshot. The score was not 1-0 for long, until Westcliffe went 2-0 up as Marc Laird scored and extended Westcliffe's lead. Newshot had their backs against the wall for most of the first half as they were playing into the wind. They were handed a lifeline on the stroke of half time, courtesy of Newshot striker Ross Stevenson who finished a through ball from Ryan Arthur.
Half Time: Newshot 1-2 Westcliffe
Even for the start of the second half from both Newshot and Westcliffe, in this cracking opening day game, but it was a very substitute that made the difference for Newshot. Enter, left midfielder Liam Cambell. The Newshot boss brought on left winger Liam Cambell on the 60th minute, to try and change the game and that is exact what he did. Cambell scored on the 66th and the 68th minute and turned the game on it's head, making the score Newshot 3 Westcliffe 2, with just over 20 minutes left on the clock. The weather was not brilliant, towards the end of the match. A fair game ended 3-2 to start the season in a cracking division 3 match. Man of the match: Chrissy Aitken - Aitken ran the defense ragged for Newshot against Westcliffe, he didn't stop for 90 minutes and the result was great.
Presidents League Cup Section 1
Eaglesham - 4
South Lochaber - 1 - Martin Munro
A tough start for South Lochaber this season, they have said they feel a couple of error lead to a defeat, but they are currently a club in a transition. They have lost four players this season to play in the Highland League over the summer.
Presidents League Cup Section 2
Carradale AFC - 2
Third Lanark - 4 - Robbie Sinclair, Qaasim Ali, Scott Gemmell & Jonny Scott
After a journey, Third Lanark met at 7:45 and arrived at the venue at 12:45. Although they stopped for a breakfast, it was important to stretch their legs before starting the game. The wind was absolutely crazy in Campbeltown, with Third Lanark going into the wind in the first half. They had a good result at half time as Third Lanark went into the break 1-1, with Robbie Sinclair scoring the goal. In the second half they had a strong back wind in the second half and they dominated. They made one mistake, costing them a goal, but the other 3 goals came from Qaasim Ali, Scott Gemmell and Jonny Scott. A good 4-2 win for Third Lanark. Man of the match: Alan Semple (Third Lanark)
Presidents League Cup Section 3
St. Patrick's FP - 4
Colquhoun United - 2
St. Patrick's FP start with winning ways. They ran out 4-2 winners over Colquhoun United.
Presidents League Cup Section 4
St Thomas AFC - 3 - Ryan McAnenay (3)
Eastwood Parkmount 'B' - 5
A good weekend for Eastwood Parkmount as a club this weekend as their A Team won in the league, and the B Team won 5-3 away at St Thomas AFC in the Presidents League Cup Section 4 opener.
Presidents League Cup Section 5
Ashvale Victoria - 1
Bellaire - 6
A convincing victory for Bellaire as they hammered Ashvale Victoria in the opening game of the season. A 6-1 win, and that is away from home. An excellent victory.
Presidents League Cup Section 6
Newton Vale - 3 - Kevin Coyle, Marc McFarlane & Sean Donaghy
Busby AFC - 0
The full match report is available on the Newton Vale website. They went into the break winning 1-0 after a great finish by Kevin Coyle from a free kick by James McCraig. They then ran away with the game in the second half, Marc McFarlane volleyed effort found the bottom corner and he put the game out of reach at 2-0, before Sean Donaghy put the finishing touches on a very good performance from the defending champions. Sean Donaghy came off the bench and curled one into the top corner. The man of the match Thomas Houston played a binder and took his team to a 3-0 win in the Presidents League Cup Section 6 opening match.
John Street AFC - 2
East Kilbride Y.M. - 5 - Ross Anderson (2), Scott Anderson, Mark O'Donnell & Jack Brown
John Street took the lead early on, they took the lead by going 2-0 up within 20 minutes. A great start for John Street, then East Kilbride Y.M. dragged it back with not one, not two, but three goals before half time, taking a 3-2 lead at half time.
Half Time: John Street AFC 2-5 East Kilbride Y.M.
In the second half, East Kilbride seeled the victory. They scored two more goals in a half that they dominated. A great start to the new seaon from East Kilbride.
Presidents League Cup Section 7
North Kelvin Sports - 4
Rannoch Colts - 6
Presidents League Cup Section 8
Cambria - 8
Westerlands G.G. - 0
Westerlands 'A' AFC - 1
Dynamo East Kilbride - 0
On Wednesday 23rd August the action resumes.