Selkirk Victoria 3

Tweeddale Rovers Colts 0

THE Colts began their border amateur league campaign away to Selkirk last Saturday.

Manager Gary Lothian handed debuts to Sean Carruthers, Chris Wilson, Lewis Swan, Joseph MacMillan and Josh Green.

But the Kerfield team didn't get the result they wanted.

The Colts started brightly with chances for Green, Entwistle and Swan, but just before half-time Selkirk took the lead when unmarked Mclelland placed the ball past keeper Carruthers.

Into t second half the Colts went two down when a quick break from Selkirk resulted in a Cockburn shot slipping under the body of Carruthers.

The colts had to play the last 20 minutes with 10 men.

And with five minutes to go Selkirk made it when Deans flashed his shoot passed Carruthers.

Colts: S Carruthers, J Smith, L Phaup, C Wilson, J Falconer, C Murdoch, C Entwistle, L Swan, J Green, G McGrath, J MacMillan

Tweeddale Rovers Colts 1

Gala Fairydean Rovers Amateurs 6

THE Colts hosted Gala Fairydean Rovers last Tuesday night.

Manager Lothian gave youngster Fraser Anderson a start.

Gala, who are one of the favourites for promotion this season, started strong and took the lead through Paliczka.

The Colts almost replied straight away after ball played through Murdoch was latched on by Thearle, but the youngster couldn’t slot the ball past the Gala keeper.

Gala doubled their lead through a fine finish by Curran.

But the Colts hit back when some great play starting from Falconer, Gilmour and Swan, to allow Entwistle to fire the ball past the Gala goalkeeper via the post.

But just before half time Gala restored their two advantage Mitchison headed the ball past McGrath.

Into the second half Gala continued to be on the front foot and extended their lead with a stunning strike by Bob Noble.

The Colts had Chances from Murdoch, Entwistle, Swan and Falconer, but they couldn’t get back into the game.

Gala then added to their tally late on when Noble and Paliczka both scored.

Colts: G McGrath, J Smith ©, L Phaup, S McNeil, J Falconer, C Murdoch, F Anderson, D Thearle, L Swan, J Gilmour, C Entwistle