In a one-sided affair at Strathburn Park on 18 January 2025, Kintore United Amateur Football Club faced a daunting challenge against Burghmuir Football Club, who emerged victorious with a staggering 7-0 scoreline. The match kicked off at 1:30pm, and it quickly became evident that Kintore would struggle to contain their opponents.
Kintore United lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, with Ellis Mitchell in goal. The back four consisted of Dylan Burns and Alex Stewart as the right and left defenders respectively, while Ben Duguid and Daniel Bisset formed the central defensive partnership. In midfield, Finlay Goldie and Sam Bell occupied the right and left flanks, providing width, while Sean Goldie and Max McDougall operated centrally, tasked with linking play and supporting the forwards. Up front, Glenn Taylor and Jack Reid were positioned as the two strikers, expected to create and convert chances. The substitutes for Kintore included Conlan Smart, Kerr Innes, Quinn McWilliam, Owen Dow, and Angus Watt.
The match began with Burghmuir asserting their dominance early on, scoring their first goal in the 16th minute. This set the tone for the rest of the match, as they quickly followed up with a second goal just four minutes later, leaving Kintore reeling. The defensive line struggled to cope with the relentless pressure from Burghmuir's attackers, who exploited gaps with ease.
As the first half progressed, Kintore's frustrations grew, culminating in a yellow card for Sam Bell in the 25th minute. Despite their efforts, Kintore could not find a foothold in the game, and Burghmuir capitalised on their momentum by scoring a third goal in the 31st minute. The half concluded with Kintore trailing 3-0, and the players headed into the break with much to ponder.
The second half began with Burghmuir continuing their onslaught, netting their fourth goal just four minutes after the restart. Kintore made a tactical change shortly thereafter, substituting Glenn Taylor for Conlan Smart in the 51st minute, hoping to inject some fresh energy into their attack. However, Burghmuir quickly struck again, scoring their fifth goal in the 53rd minute, further demoralising the Kintore side.
Kintore made further substitutions in the 61st minute, bringing on Kerr Innes for Daniel Bisset, and introducing Quinn McWilliam and Owen Dow, who replaced Sean Goldie and Finlay Goldie respectively. Despite these changes, Burghmuir remained relentless, scoring their sixth goal in the 63rd minute. The Kintore defence was left exposed, unable to cope with the pace and precision of their opponents.
As the match wore on, Burghmuir added a seventh goal in the 75th minute, leaving Kintore in a state of despair. Owen Dow received a yellow card shortly after, reflecting the mounting frustration within the Kintore ranks. The final whistle blew with Burghmuir celebrating a comprehensive victory, while Kintore were left to reflect on a challenging afternoon that highlighted the need for improvement as they look to regroup for their next fixture.
