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Although the scoreline suggests a one-sided affair, things were fairly tight for the first 15-20 minutes, with East End a bit stronger in midfield.

But, County's defensive display deserved enoromous credit, with strong tackling, good support and cover for each other. They passed the ball well out of defence to create fluid counter attacks.

County's opener started from a goal kick to Anton at full back, Anton passed to Liam who carried it well into the East End half, he then sent Dougie thru on the keeper to finish calmly,1-0.

Liam then applied more pressure winning a challenge in the penalty box, before sending the ball high into the net to make it 2-0.

East end had a couple of chances by this time, and they scored after their striker was given a bit too much space on the right side, (2-1).

After this County missed three good chances - trying to walk the ball into the net instead of hitting it early.

Mark then scored a well taken header getting onto a cross from the left wing, 3-1.

County's 4th was the goal of the game - Paul picked the ball up on the half-way line, and leaving the opposition defenders behind, he lobbed the keeper from the edge of the penanlty box, 4-1.

In the second half County kept up their fluid play and continued to threaten the visitors' goal, but East End never gave up and County defence had to work really hard, with keeper Euan (the cat) making some excellent saves.

With County pressing ahead Joe won a good tackle in the right side of midfield and hit a diagonal pass through to Jack on the left - Jack placed the ball into the corner of the net for County's 5th, (5-1).

Paul then showed excellent strength, speed and accuracy to score three fine goals: With the keeper off his line Paul hit an accurate long range effort into the net, (6-1). He ran through on the keeper to make it 7-1, then got onto a good pass from Joe to add to County's goal tally (8-1).

Supporters' MOM: Joe - Showed great commitment, good tackling and created 2 goals from clever passes.

Coaches' MOM: Calum - An excellent defensive display: dealt with East End's attacking runs and provided good cover and support.

Special mention to Paul for scoring 4 great goals.

Coaches' comments

"This game will be remembered for the goals, but our defensive play was excellent. In all areas of the pitch we covered and supported each other, and we passed the ball out of danger at crucial times.

East End were much stronger than the scoreline suggests and they did not deserve to loose by such a margin".

Scorers Paul 4, Dougie 1, Mark 1, Liam 1, Jack, 1