Vale crash to defeat against Cambuslang

Published 6 Oct 2009 14:00

CAMBUSLANG RANGERS 2 VALE OF LEVEN 1

VALE were overtaken in the table by Cambuslang Rangers on Saturday as both sides struggled to handle the blustery conditions.

Gaffer Hugh Hamill made three changes to the side that won at Perthshire last time out as Pawsey and McNaught returned and Parlane started his first match in midfield as Smith, and the injured Gourlay and Lees dropped out.

With the strong wind at their backs Vale should have made the most of this in the opening half but they were awful compared to their recent great form.

Dougie Wilson passed up two good chances to put Vale in front before the home side made the most of their pressure by taking the lead after 36 minutes.

In response to going behind, Vale bolstered the midfield with Brian Smith replacing Dougie Wilson at the break.

After passing up several good chances to level, Vale were eventually rewarded after 65 minutes when they equalised following a Berry free-kick.

Cavana headed back across the face of goal and Pawsey scrambled the ball home from close range.

The Vale scorer then passed up two good chances before Cambuslang grabbed a bizarre winner with just 11 minutes remaining.

McCrae's effort came off Wilson's head and keeper Carr appeared to drop the ball over the line to give the home side all three points.

This Saturday Vale travel to Greenock to face Port Glasgow on league duty, kick-off 2pm.

Vale of Leven: Carr, K Wilson, Lacy, Cavana, Berry, Filshie, Parlane (Russell 77), McNaught (Martin 85), Pawsey, Bowie, Wilson (Smith 45). Subs not used: Ward, Drain, Gourlay, Buchanan.

(James Donnelly 36, Alan McCrae 79) (Mark Pawsey 65)

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