Midloathian lead by five at half-time of Women’s Chairman Cup

By: Michael P. Hall

The 2008 Women’s Chairman Cup between the Midlothian Saints and the Grangemouth Ladies opened the door to what will certainly be an exciting second day of the 2008 Scottish Cup Finals at the University of Edinburgh Centre for Sport & Exercise. Grangemouth opened the game with a 5-2 lead but, were unable to take a large lead thanks in part to poor shooting and ball handling. The Saints kept the game close, trailing by two, 11-9 at the end of the first quarter.

Lee-Anne Mullholland took control early in the second quarter, driving the Saints with three quick baskets from inside and drew a foul, taking an 18-13 lead in the process. Grangemouth answered back thanks to a three pointer from Ruth Provan and two points from Pauline Dundas.

Both teams struggled from the field in the final two minutes of the half, unable to make a basket. The Saints led 24-17 at the end of the half.

Mullholland led all scorers with nine points for Midlothian. Dundas led the Grangemouth Ladies with seven points.

(Photo by: Alistar Vannet)

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