YM entertained Lochgilphead Red Star on Saturday at Kirktonholme in the Coronation Cup.  Red Star are playing in the Division above YM and a tough test was expected.

Straight from the kick off Y.M put the visitors on their back foot as the came close on several occasions with the best chance being a shot from Foley which forced a good save from the keeper.  After 20 minutes YM were rewarded for their pressure when a lay off from Taylor to the edge of the box was blasted against the bar and Butchart pounced to score the rebound.

Within 5 minutes Y.M's lead was doubled when they were awarded a free kick positioned on the shy line.  Foley took everyone by surprise when instead of crossing as was expected he shot for the near post.  The keeper pulled off a fantastic save to push the ball onto the near post.  Unfortunately for Lochgilphead the predator Butchart was on hand to force the ball over the line.

The third goal of the game came after Martin Ross launched an exocet throw in which cleared everyone in the penalty box before Butchart rose like a salmon at the back post to clinch his hattrick.  The final goal of the half and game was a well worked move between Taylor and Dawson.  Taylor dispossessed the defender and beat two more players on the right flank before passing inside to Dawson who passed the ball into the bottom corner of the  net.

After half time Y.M threw on all three subs and failed to increase their lead further despite coming close on several occasions.