Selkirk Victoria AFC

Here are our next 4 games throughout September in league and cup

Selkirk Vics 3-3 Hawick Legion

The away side were the quickest out the blocks when they opened the scoring in the 1st minute of the game.

It took us a little while to get into the match but when we did, Kieran Wilkinson whipped in a dangerous cross that was met by the head of Matt Morrison at the back post with 25 minutes played. 1-1.

In all fairness both teams had 1 more good chance each before the break but neither found the net.
1-1 HT

Just before the hour mark we began to build some momentum and from a Ross Purves throw into the box, the ball fell to Rico Poccia who set the ball back for Matt Morrison to calmly find the net for his 2nd goal of the game. 2-1.

As was the run of the game it was back and forward and 10 minutes after we took the lead, Hawick Legion managed to get themselves back level. 2-2

And it didn’t take the visitors long to get themselves back in the lead as the same player scored again to make it 2-3 Hawick Legion.

We went and pushed on and in search of an equaliser and again a long throw into the box this time from Aaron Cairney, the ball eventually sat up nicely for Sam McClymont to lift it over the keeper for 3-3 and that rounded off the scoring.
FT 3-3

A pretty fair result all round.

All the best to Hawick Legion for the rest of the season.

Thanks to everyone that came along to watch the game today.

Thanks to Les Mallin & All the Best - Bar & Catering Specialists for sponsoring today’s match.

NEW SIGNING | LIAM McKECHNIE

We are delighted to welcome Liam to the club. Already a very committed player with a great attitude. He’s already shown what he can do on the park, we are looking forward to seeing Liam progress in the squad.

✂️ PLAYER SPONSOR ✂️

A huge thank you to Hair By Soul for sponsoring Liam this season! 👏

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This Saturdays home match v Hawick Legion KO 2pm is kindly sponsored by Les Mallin of All the best bar and catering specialists .A thriving local business ,they have been a superb supporter of the Vics over the last ten years .For any occasion ,function etc All the best supply an unbeatable service , get in touch you'll be very well looked after , your support is much appreciated SVFC

PLAYER RETAINED | KYLE ADAMSON

Another player we are delighted has signed on again for this year is Kyle Adamson.

After signing on to help the club out in the early part of last season he was named the clubs Manager’s Player and Player’s Player of the Year.

Selkirk travelled to Kelso on Saturday in the Colin Campbell cup.

Selkirk made a number of changes to the starting line up and giving Liam McKechnie his first start for the club.

It was the Division A side that controlled the early stages but Selkirk defence were coping well with the Kelso frontline. Both sides had half chances but nothing clear cut as it was goalless at the interval.
It was the home side who took the lead in the second period when a good long ball caught out the Selkirk defence at the back post and the striker scoring from a tight angle.

This would be test of character how would they react going a goal down ?However the souters were winning duels and creating the better chances now and were soon level when Cottrell forced a defensive mistake and scored at the second attempt. The Vics were now fully on top and were finding plenty gaps in the Kelso defence.
Good football from Rico and Prentice set up Cottrell who curled one into the top corner for his third goal in 5 days.

Kelso started to throw bodies forward but were reduced to long range efforts without causing Shiel to much bother in the Selkirk goal.

McClelland secured our place in the next round when stroking it passed the home keeper after more good work from Prentice.

Vics will now face Gala Hotspur at home in the next round.

But it’s back to league action next weekend as we face Hawick Legion at Yarrow Park.

Thanks to those that came to support the team.

Thank you again to Tartan plus Tweed, Niven & Purves and The Ladhope Inn for your continued support.

Today’s squad to play Kelso Thistle.