Injury drama forces Kelburne’s match to be abandoned

Kelburne Mens Fifths’ clash with Glasgow High Kevinside’s Seconds had to be to be abandoned after an ambulance was called to treat a player on the pitch.

Kelburne were leading 4-1 when the match was brought to a halt when a GHK defender suffered a suspected broken ankle after a nasty slip.

The game was brought to a close with the Paisley side leading to give them the three points at Glasgow Green.

The Fifths had a terrific blend of youth on show with Tom Hunt and Andrew McGrane backed up by Peter Robertson and Alan Bryce .

Dick Donaldson was dominant in midfield, winning tackles and building up play from all areas of the park. Hamish Walker, picked to play in a central midfield role, also put in another great performance.

A sustained period of good play led to several short corners for Kelburne which finally created an opportunity for Andrew McGrane to grab the first goal with a quick strike of the ball as it fell handily at his feet.

Not long after, a second goal followed from Hamish Walker with some great stick skills allowing him to weave his way into the D and take an accurate shot at goal.

A third goal was scored in the first half for Kelburne with Hamish Walker again coming to the fore and having a superb game.

The fourth goal was scored early in the start of the second half, with Andrew McGrane grabbing his second goal of the match

GHK managed to grab a goal back from almost their only opportunity in the game so far.

A short time later a GHK defender slipped while trying to make a tackle. It was apparent to all that he had suffered a serious injury, possibly a fracture or broken ankle. The game was stopped and an ambulance called to take the injured player to hospital.