On a warm may afternoon the teams took to the pitch with high expectations from the new Friend Of EduSport management team of Con McGeady and Graeme Furby. Their influence was obviously felt as Friend Of EduSports Stuart Macarthur thundered an early ball towards goal only to bounce brilliantly off Chick Youngs unassuming nose. Two early efforts from the the younger of the Keir brothers screamed just over the bar beyond the terrace and into the overgrown bush at the back whilst elder Keir also had a well driven shot blocked by a resistant Dukla defence. Mark Struthers was next in line to bring a terrific save out from the Dukla goalkeeper, a cross from the left from Uhr was timed brilliantly for a Struthers volley only to be denied by the brilliant Mick Monaghan.

A large crowd congregated to support both teams on match day but it was the centre half stalwart and still going strong, Joey Bregal that the fans wanted to see in action and as ever, Big Joe isnt one to dissapoint with another solid performance at the back. A strong and experienced back four included Alan Keir Senior at right back who chipped in a solid performance with son Junior at left back enjoying his first game back for Friend Of EduSport after a lengthy lay off through injury. The defence was completed by an expereinced campaigner in John O Conner playing loves a solo centre back position.

In midfield there were strong performances from the Donnely brothers although despite bad press in the run up to their fourth match there was no diving on match day from Donnely senior.

As the match wore on Stevie McKee arrived to cap his fourth appearance with a 50/50 against our own Stuart Macarthur. The tussle was lost to 60 year Dukla man of the match ..... whilst macarthur and Mckee enjoyed some afters with a bit of a manly slapping. Soon after that, the introduction of 7ft tall Peggy Johnson unsettled the away defence not only sporting a pair of SMALL shorts but also a willing runner in the final third.

Ticket sales went into overdrive in the week leading up to the match and early reports suggested the match was likely to overtake previous records in raising money to support education and sport in Zambia. The final total for our fourth annual Friend Of EduSport match organised for the first time by Alan Keir Senior with support from wife Marion saw us smash our previous record of £900 to raise £1900. Thanks must go to Dukla Pumpherston who provided very tough opposition and an enterntaining match as well as all those who contributed to the day including Jimmy Wilson of East Stirlingshire, referee Stephen Finnie with assistance from Andrew Kowalczyk and Mr Andrew Dougan in his second Friend Of EduSport match. Additional thanks to the match day sponsors Quay 4 Steel, The Tone Zone, ApbDisplays, The Black Bull, Grange Building Services, Mclaren Access Plant Hire, The Copper Top, Alan Keir Ames Taping and Jimmy Kelly Vehicle Repair.

The moneys raised from this years match is in aid of raising funds for the Sports Education Village. Thanks to all the players that took part and once again provided an entertaining and enjoyable afternoon for involved.