Match Preview: Sandys vs Ratho Athletic – Logan Cup 3rd Round

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Match Preview: Sandys vs Ratho Athletic – Logan Cup 3rd Round

Ratho Athletic head into the third round of the Logan Cup this Saturday, facing a tough test against Sandys at the Jack Kane Centre. Kick-off is at 1pm.

After a dramatic penalty shootout win against Bathgate in the previous round, Ratho now turn their attention to Sandys, who progressed in emphatic fashion with a 6-0 victory over Lothian Athletic.

Sandys have been in excellent form, sitting top of the league, having played 9 games and losing just 1 in their last 5. Ratho, meanwhile, sit 8th, but confidence is high after an unbeaten run of 5 games (3 wins, 2 draws).

Games against Sandys are always tough battles, but with the squad feeling confident and a potential quarter-final tie against Loganlea or Fernieside up for grabs, it’s all to play for.

Player and Manager Thoughts

Striker Ally McRitchie:

“Big challenge ahead, but the boys have been putting in the hard work and results have picked up. We go again, put in the same effort and commitment, and hopefully the result takes care of itself.”

Gaffer Bradley Crane:

“After getting through last weekend, our reward doesn’t come much tougher than tomorrow – Sandys away. The lads know what we’re up against, it won’t be easy, but we’ll go and give it everything we’ve got.”

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