26/09/2026
Annan finally fall to a slick Valspar side who will be looking at going deep in Scottish cup.
Annan started the game very well and took the game to their hosts. This made the opposition make early changes to swing it back in there favour. They took control of first half in last 15mins and the substitute striker lashed home an unstoppable shot into top corner from 25yards. Some boys stroked home again from 20yards which crept in.
2-0 Valspar at HT
Second period again was a positive Annan start only to be done with long ball which the striker collect his hattrick when going round the goalie. The task got made very difficult when Annan lost a player to a red card when the ref seemed to miss the first incident and only punished the Annan player. Valspar grabbed a scrappy fourth off a rebound and then in last three grabbed 3 extra goal in last 4mins to flatter them.
Annan can hold their heads up high after showing excellent work rate, attitude and commitment. Lessons to be learnt in defeat for the young squad, where we need to learn to be more streetwise and not raise to the bait.
Full time Valspar 7-0 Annan
Mon The Annan
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