A 2-1 defeat down at Meadowbank in the King Cup.
South played well in possession and created a lot of chances but unfortunately couldn’t finish them bar Kenny O’Brien’s penalty.
Leith defended well and were dangerous on the counter as a double from Kayne Paterson won it.
The South starting lineup was as follows
TWITTER TIMELINE
0’ | We’re underway at Meadowbank!
10’ | GOAL
Intricate play on the right hand side for Leith sees Sonny Swanson get fouled from Blake Wales.
The penalty is then converted well in to the bottom left.
Leith 1 - 0 South
38’ | Kenny does well to drive at the Leith defence but his shot smashes off the post and back out
45’ | Kenny floats a brilliant ball over for Declan Paterson but his header is right in to the keepers hands
HT | Leith lead 1-0 at the break after an early penalty
Leith 1 - 0 South
45’ | Second half is underway
50’ | GOAAALLL!!!
Fletch does brilliant to skip past the Leith defenders, he sets Stu who is fouled in the box.
Kenny O’Brien steps up and calmly as ever slots away the penalty
Leith 1 - 1 South
60’ | Sub for South
OFF: Stuart Martin
ON: Charlie Stewart
63’ | South’s press wins the ball back high up the park, Kenny finds Ciaran out wide who crosses it deep but Charlie Stewart headers wide
78’ | GOAL
A slack pass from South let’s Leith counter, Gilps saves the first attempt but the second is put back to the waiting striker who hits home
Leith 2 - 1 South
81’ | Sub for South
OFF: Ciaran Vaughan
ON: Reece Standen
85’ | Blake does well to find Fletcher who hits a shot from 35 yards over the keeper but the bar keeps it out
88’ | Dec Paterson does well to drive down the left and whips in a beautiful ball but Charlie Stewart can’t get on the end of it
FT | Leith enter the next round after a 2-1 victory.
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