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Craig Robertson and Stuart Marlow both returned this afternoon to bolster a defence that leaked 4 goals in Hallis last match. Graham Murdoch came in for his first match of the season and started in an unaccustomed midfield role. The line up was Andrews, Sim, Marlow, Robertson and Michie. N.Milne, E.Milne, Murdoch and England. Anderson and Graham. Subs were Stubbs and Tennant. As play commenced a large crowd was gathered on the side, with most of this crowd under 12s Dons hopefuls being coached by Chic McClelland. It was a fantastic opportunity for tomorrows stars to witness how the beautiful game should be played…they left after 5 minutes!!! The match was played in the main in the middle of the park with no questions being asked of either keeper. Haylofts front line was lead by a nippy centre who kept Robertson busy. Michie got up well to head clear then Marlow forced himself into a good challenge out right to redeem himself after a poor pass. Sim was showing a good touch in defence but reminded himself..and the rest of us that he has not yet reached international standards as he fresh aired an attempted clearance! We went in front in 30 mins through an unlikely source. N.Milne the man to get onto the ball after a mellee to coolly chip/lob the keeper. Graham should have put us two up soon after but inexcusably missed from 3 yards. We got a 2nd right on the break when a driven cross from Graham was turned into his own net by an unfortunate defender. (H.T.2-0). We now had to pressure the visitors defence and keep the ball in their half, as it was expected that their 10 man team would begin to tire. We did take the game to them and produced ample opportunities to win the match out of sight. Michie put us in trouble when he tried to waltz the ball out of defence but the parting shot flew wide. N.Milne had obviously not learned from that and proceeded to do exactly the same moments later only this time a great shot flew into Andrews net. This gift gave Hayloft a lift and 5 mins later Marlow had to make a last ditch blocking tackle inside the six yard line to deny the visitors an equaliser. We then went onto conjure up 4 good chances without taking advantage. Anderson had a couple, E.Milne one and miss of the bunch fell to Graham who fired over the top of an open goal. Eventually we grabbed the killer goal. Andrews sent out a good ball to find Anderson, He in turn sent in a lovely cross which picked out E.Milne. This time the ball was melted into the net to secure the points. (F.T.3-1). A reasonable result albeit against 10 men for the duration. Lucky charm Marlow has now played in 5 games..won 3..drawn 2! Good display this afternoon from Sim but outstanding performance from Topman Ewen Milne.