Camelon Juniors V Tynecastle FC – East Of Scotland Premier Division (22/01/2022)
Made the short but sweet journey from Grangemouth to Camelon for my first trip to Carmuirs Park, for Camelon Juniors V Tynecastle FC. A familiar feeling to todays fixture with the away side sharing the name of my regular footballing home.
Very easy to find the ground as it’s visible from the road and decked out in the clubs colours of red and white. Carmuirs Park is a gem of a ground, with a great non league and proper football feel to it, with 2 covered stands, one seating, and one standing and an open terrace behind the goal it’s got some fantastic character.
As I made my way around to the pie stand, I was greeted by a member of the Camelon Juniors committee, Calum, who I had a nice chat with about the club and ground. I decided on a prematch steak pie and a bottle of water, which was a steal at just £3! Steak pie went down a treat and was filled with a good amount of steak. I found a seat in between the half way line and the edge of the box, which gave me a decent view of the pitch.
A nice touch on the 13th minute as play was stopped as the fans, players and officials all clapped for a minute in memory of Hearts fan Devin, who sadly passed away this week.
With just over 20 minutes played, Camelon took the lead as Darren Gribben made the most of a rebound after a great save, from close range. It was hard to see it it went over the line as the keeper saved with his legs but after a momentary pause the referee gave a goal, much to the anger of the away sides keeper who received a booking for his protests.
Dog watch returned as I spotted a Dalmatian in the stand opposite me. Camelon were reduced to 10 just before halftime, as captain McArthur was sent off for something that was said after a dive from the Tynecastle forward.
The 10 men of Camelon doubled their lead on the stroke of half-time as Anderson hit a hard low shot across the keeper and into the far corner.
A worrying moment at the start of the second half as a Tynecastle player went down clutching his chest and the physio called for the defibrillator but luckily it wasn’t needed and the player left the pitch on his feet.
As the second half ticked by it was the visitors Tynecastle who looked the more likely to get a goal as they went close numerous times, as the man advantage seemed to be benefiting them. But Welna in the sticks for Camelon was having an outstanding game and the away side couldn’t find a way past him.
Camelon almost made it 3 and Anderson almost doubled his tally after some nest footwork allowed him to get inside the box and with the keeper off his line, he chipped the ball just over the bar. But shortly after Tynecastle found a way back into the game with 15 minutes left to play as Fisher beat the keeper from around six yards out to make it 2-1.
Camelon’s task of holding onto the lead was made a bit harder as Taylor was shown a second yellow card and sent off with 5 minutes to play. But the 9 men held on to the lead, much to the joy of the home fans who greeted the full time whistle with loud cheers.
So onto my ratings…
Ticket Price – £7
Programme Price – N/A
Programme Rating – N/A
Refreshments – 8/10
Stadium Facilities – 7/10
Getting To Stadium – 8/10
Stadium Rating – 7/10
Thanks for reading my thoughts on Camelon Juniors against Tynecastle FC.
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