The Lichties recorded their 10th win in 13 games on Saturday afternoon against local Rivals Montrose. As the full time whistle blew at Gayfield the news of East Fife’s victory over Raith Rover ensured that the Lichties increased their lead at top of League One to 10 points.
Arbroath dominated early on with Bobby Linn being denied by a block from Ryan Harrington before Jordan Millar saved a close range header. Michael McKenna was also denied by Millar after a brilliant back heel from Ryan Wallace set him up.
It was Danny Denholm who opened the scoring on Saturday against Montrose in the 34th minute after being picked out by Ryan Wallace who floated over a fantastic cross. Danny twisted and turned defender Ryan Harrington before finally shooting and finding the far corner of the net.
Montrose started the second half brightly after introducing Michael Bolochoweckyj and changing formation from 442 to a 352, however only a long range effort from ex Lichtie Liam Callaghan troubled keeper Darren Jamieson.
In the 8th minute Michael McKenna picked up on a poor clearance from Seán Dillion and ran at goal. He was scythed down by Michael Bolochoweckyj but Referee Steven Reid played the advantage with Ryan Wallace shooting at goal before substitute Steven Doris taking a touch before calming slotting under the body of keeper Jordan Millar.
Full Time – Arbroath 2 – 0 Montrose
Possession – Arbroath 49% – 51% Montrose
Total Shots – Arbroath 11 – 7 Montrose
On Target – Arbroath 4 – 3 Montrose
Off Target – Arbroath 4 – 3 Montrose
Blocked – Arbroath 3 – 1 Montrose
Corners – Arbroath 4 – 4 Montrose
Fouls Committed – Arbroath 19 – 13 Montrose
C’mon the Lichties!
Arbroath
1 – Darren Jamieson
2 – Jason Thomson
3 – Colin Hamilton
4 – Ricky Little (c)
5 – Thomas O’Brien
6 – David Gold
7 – Danny Denholm (Whatley 66)
8 – Michael McKenna
9 – Ryan Wallace
10 – Gavin Swankie (Doris 75)
11 – Bobby Linn (Kader 65)
Substitutes
12 – Omar Kader – 11; 66th
14 – Mark Whatley – 7; 65th
15 – Ryan McCord
16 – Steven Doris – 10; 75th
17 – Finn Graham
21 – Darren Hill (GK)
Goals – Denholm 34, Doris 85
Yellow Cards – O’Brien 77, McKenna 81
Attendance – 1271
Referee – Steven Reid Assistant
Referee 1 – Drew Kirkland
Assistant Referee 2 – Michael MacDermid
