O’Ware Criticizes ‘Horrendous’ Goals in Costly Stenhousemuir Defeat
Tam O’Ware sharply criticised two “horrendous” goals his Kelty Hearts side conceded in a costly Stenhousemuir defeat. The manager said those lapses summed up why his team left Ochilview empty-handed.
Match summary
Stenhousemuir took the lead inside seven minutes. Ross Taylor controlled Euan O’Reilly’s cross, turned and finished into the roof of the net.
The visitors had chances but struggled to break the hosts’ shape. Kyle Gourlay produced several saves, but the scoreboard stayed against Kelty.
Late killer blow
The game was sealed with eight minutes remaining. Ollie Simpson’s left-sided run led to a cross that Taylor brought down and fed Matty Aitken.
Aitken ran beyond Jack Brydon and finished from close range. The finish confirmed a two-goal Stenhousemuir victory.
Key performers and moments
- Ross Taylor: early opener and assist for the second goal.
- Matty Aitken: composed finish from six yards to seal the win.
- Kyle Gourlay: several important saves for Kelty Hearts.
- Ollie Simpson and Euan O’Reilly: supplied the decisive crosses.
Context and consequences
The defeat leaves Kelty deep in trouble near the foot of League One. They are six points behind second-bottom Hamilton Academical with six games remaining.
Kelty sit nine points adrift of Cove Rangers in eighth. The Maroon Machine have managed only three league wins this season.
Form and history between the sides
Kelty had drawn five of their previous six matches before this result. They had won only once against Stenhousemuir this term.
Earlier in the season, Ricco Diack had given Kelty a two-goal lead in another meeting. That game ended in a late Stenhousemuir recovery.
Manager reaction
O’Ware criticised defensive errors as decisive. He said conceding two poor goals meant his team had no chance to win.
He added the side had shown bravery only after 30 minutes and that performance levels remained too low. O’Ware criticises the horrendous goals that proved costly in the Stenhousemuir defeat, he said.
With seven draws in eight games before this match, Kelty now face a major task to avoid the drop. The manager insists the players must stop gifting opponents simple opportunities.
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