Old Aberdonians vs Cowie Thistle
1 - 3
26 January 2019 · Aberdeenshire AFA<br>Premier Division
Away league match played on 26 January 2019.
Kicked off at 1:30 PM
1-3
vs Old Aberdonians
Away league match
Old Aberdonians 1 - 3 Cowie Thistle
Cowie had to battle hard to secure a vital 3 points today against Old Aberdonians.
Cowie had a chance after just 20 seconds when a shot from Smithy was cleared off the line. It was then Old Aberdonians who had a couple half chances before Cowie took the lead after 25 minutes when a free kick from TJ was headed down by Lovick and SMITHY beat his man in the box and shot high into the top corner.
The lead didn’t last long though and Old Aberdonians equalised within 5 minutes when a long free kick was headed home by the midfielder from the edge of the box.
Cowie reacted straight away and made it 2-1 just 2 minutes later when a corner from Smithy found LOVICK free in the 6 yard box and he headed in off the bar.
The second half was a tight affair until Old Aberdonians had a man sent off with 25 minutes to go after a wild challenge on Gazelle but this seemed to help Old Abo’s cause and they hit the woodwork twice as Cowie’s defence had to stand firm under heavy pressure.
Cowie has some chances of their own without seriously threatening the Old Abo’s keeper but eventually made the points safe with 2 minutes left when good work from Gandhi set up NICOLL who finished high into the net and make it 3-1
A hard fought win and an important 3 points which returns Cowie to 3rd in the league. Good to see TJ make his first competitive start for the club after suffering a serious knee injury in pre-season
Credit must be given to Old Aberdonians for giving up home advantage and suggesting the switch to Stonehaven despite having already played here in the league, nice to see a team actually wanting to play a game given the last few weeks and the call offs Cowie have had.
Scorers today Smith, Lovick & Nicoll
MOTM - Lovick
Mon ih Cowie! ????????