Not a classic but it's goals that count at the end of the day
3rd August 2013
Saturday 3rd August 2013 - Bignold Park, Wick
WICK ACADEMY 2
BUCKIE THISTLE 0
Report - Noel Donaldson
THIS was no season opening classic with both sides struggling to cope with the windy conditions.
But the positive that the Scorries camp will take from it, is the all-important one, all three points and that too, without three key players, as well as the fact that their unbeaten home record remains intact.
It was a scrappy first half in the sunshine, but things started to look more promising ten minutes from half-time, when, during a spell of pressure, Academy was awarded a penalty. However, optimism flattered to deceive and Gary Weir's shot hit the post, leaving fans wondering if Wick are in danger of succumbing to a penalty jinx. It's the third occasion on which the penalty bogey has struck of late. On another day it, they may have paid for the chance that went a begging.
Gary Manson restored hopes when he netted on the 37th minute to give his team some first-half encouragement.
Play was more lively in the second half, but a solid performance by the Academy defence, denied the Buckers the leveller they pushed for, and, as it turned out, any goals at all!
Richard Macadie put the visiters out of their misery...he kept his composure, in the 76th minute, after his first shot was blocked by Kevin Main who could do nothing about the follow-up.
Academy turn to North of Scotland Cup business at home, on Wednesday, and will doubtless find Clach, given a 5-1 hiding by Brora in their first game of the season, determined to regain some self respect.
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