Zappa 0 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Great result! It's not surprising to see the name 'Hardie' on the score sheet because he's been a regular goal scorer in elfideldo's match reports for the Rangers youths. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Scotland reached the semi-finals of the European Under-17 Championship semi-finals for the first time after coming from behind to beat Switzerland. Craig Wighton, Jack Sheppard and Ryan Hardie netted to secure a 3-1 win over the Swiss, who had led through Dimitri Oberlin. Scot Gemmill's youngsters will face the Netherlands in the last four. Portugal topped Scotland's group and will play England in the other semi-final. Scotland were behind at half-time following Oberlin's strike. But Wighton's shot on the turn levelled the score before Sheppard slid in to edge Gemmill's side into the lead for the first time. There was a suspicion of handball as Hardie went through to net Scotland's third but the goal stood. Switzerland won a penalty before the end but Fraser Mortimer saved Boris Bobic's effort from 12 yards. England completed their group campaign with a defeat by the Dutch. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27433458 Who is Fraser Mortimer? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 A BLISTERING second-half performance from Scotland under-17s in the heat of Malta was enough for them to see off Switzerland 3-1 and qualify for a semi-final Uefa Finals showdown against the Netherlands. Scorers: Scotland - Wighton (45), Sheppard (56), Hardie (63); Switzerland - Oberlin (20) The Scots had been outplayed in the first half and were a shade lucky only to be a goal down, however a couple of substitutions from head coach Scot Gemmill turned the game at the Hibernians Stadium. Scotland were buoyant after beating Germany on Monday but it was the Swiss, who needed a win to qualify out of the four-team group, who started in more determined fashion. Aidan Nesbitt almost sliced the ball into his own net after a lighting break on six minutes and from the resulting corner goalkeeper Robbie McCrorie made a fine one-handed save when he turned away a curling effort from Alban Selmanaj. McCrorie was the hero again on ten minutes when he raced from goal to block an effort from Dimitri Oberlin and then excelled once more when he kept out a Albian Ajeti header. Something had to give and when Swiss skipper Mirlind Kryeziu released Oberlin with a 30-yard pass on 20 minutes he lashed home from eight yards. A water break was taken at this time and that helped Scotland with Scott Wright and then Calvin Miller having their side’s first efforts on goal before the break. Craig Wighton and Ryan Hardie were brought on at half-time in a bid to pep up the Scottish attack and the move worked just five minutes after the restart. Wighton pounced on a loose ball and sent a low shot home through a sea of defenders after Wright’s trickery had caused panic in Switzerland’s defence. The young Scots grabbed a second goal on 56 minutes with a well worked move. Wighton crossed to the back post where Hardie headed the ball back across goal and Jake Sheppard finished from six yards. A place against the Dutch was assured seven minutes later. Nesbitt picked out Hardie with a chipped pass and he controlled the ball on his chest before hooking home. McCrorie was again the hero when he saved a penalty from Boris Babic on 72 minutes after Zak Jules was adjudged to have fouled Oberlin. Scotland: McCrorie, Wardrop, Breslin, Cameron, Thomson, Nesbitt, Wright (Kelly 79), Miller (Wighton 41), Jules, Ballantyne (Hardie 41), Sheppard. Subs not used: Devlin, Lang, Boyd, McIlduff. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/scotland-3-1-switzerland-u-17s-book-place-in-semis-1-3413067 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Who is Fraser Mortimer? Plays for Dundee. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Scotland reached the semi-finals of the European Under-17 Championship semi-finals for the first time after coming from behind to beat Switzerland.Craig Wighton, Jack Sheppard and Ryan Hardie netted to secure a 3-1 win over the Swiss, who had led through Dimitri Oberlin. Scot Gemmill's youngsters will face the Netherlands in the last four. Portugal topped Scotland's group and will play England in the other semi-final. Scotland were behind at half-time following Oberlin's strike. But Wighton's shot on the turn levelled the score before Sheppard slid in to edge Gemmill's side into the lead for the first time. There was a suspicion of handball as Hardie went through to net Scotland's third but the goal stood. Switzerland won a penalty before the end but Fraser Mortimer saved Boris Bobic's effort from 12 yards. England completed their group campaign with a defeat by the Dutch. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27433458 Who is Fraser Mortimer? Just another couple of mistakes by the BBC regarding Rangers players!? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy steel 0 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Not for the handball, he certainly did handle the ball before finishing. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,247 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Not for the handball, he certainly did handle the ball before finishing. Intentionally? ... Not that it matters here. The Scotsman did not see it worthy of a mention, the BBC's shorter report did, then add the "mishap" with the goalie. Usually, you'd overlook such stuff, even with "paranoia" involved. But with the BBC and their Scotland branch it has become a habit to utilize anything negative and any slant that there is about us, an utterly shameful behaviour from that "impartial" institution. But since they are essentially beyond meaningful supervision ... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannochsidebear 2,315 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I would have thought that fantastic result for our National youth team merited a back page splash on our two tabloids, instead they run with the latest heartache from Ibrox on one and something about a cup final nobody will watch in the other. Tabloids wonder why people are deserting them in droves, when they miss an easy opportunity to put a good news story in the spotlight. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy steel 0 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Intentionally? ... Not that it matters here. The Scotsman did not see it worthy of a mention, the BBC's shorter report did, then add the "mishap" with the goalie. Usually, you'd overlook such stuff, even with "paranoia" involved. But with the BBC and their Scotland branch it has become a habit to utilize anything negative and any slant that there is about us, an utterly shameful behaviour from that "impartial" institution. But since they are essentially beyond meaningful supervision ... Yeah, it was intentional. I care not a jot, it's the first team I've ever seen a Scotland side get the benefit of a mistake! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Any highlights going about ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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