Match Report: Ratho Athletic 0-0 Leith Athletic
Ratho Athletic wrapped up their 2024 fixtures with a gritty 0-0 draw at home against Leith Athletic, marking another stalemate in what has become a season of mastering the art of sharing points.
The first half was uneventful in terms of goals, but Ratho arguably edged it, creating the better chances. The Leith keeper stood firm, pulling off a few key saves to keep his side level as the teams went into the break with the scoreline untouched.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams struggling to find a breakthrough. The game’s most notable moment came in the 70th minute when Leith were reduced to 10 men following a second yellow for one of their players after a reckless flying elbow. Despite the numerical advantage for the final 20 minutes, Ratho couldn’t convert their possession into goals and had to settle for their second 0-0 draw of the season.
On the bright side, the result saw Ratho climb to 8th place in the league, a testament to the squad’s hard work and resilience throughout a rollercoaster start to the season. The turnaround from the early weeks has been remarkable, thanks to the dedication of the players, committee, and everyone involved in the club.
As we break for the holidays, there’s a sense of optimism around the team. With the foundations laid in 2024, Ratho Athletic will look to push on when the second half of the season kicks off in 2025.
Bring on the new year!
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