WATT STAR CROWNED LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

RESULT: PILTON ALBION WANDERERS 2 - 3 WATT STAR (2-2 at full time, 2-3 after extra time)

Watt Star pulled of a memorable comeback at Patties Road football ground last night to walk away with the league title. After a last minute goal by Mike Dixon had taken the game to extra time, both teams gave everything (and more) and produced an entertaining game that was clinched by a wonder goal by Mike, again, who decided to take matters into his own hands by taking on the whole Pilton Albion team on his own - without taking a step. A full 70yds out, he calmly slotted the ball into the top corner for what must go down as (individual) goal of the season. Pilton players and staff could only look on in amazement and wonder as the ball soared over everybody's heads and into the net.

This followed a first half where Pilton enjoyed the break of the ball to go ahead with a fine finish into the top of the net from 20yds and then to go 2-0 up with a goal that was clearly off-side (on the final ball into the box) but the referee chose to over-rule the linesman who had his flag up! After one penalty claim, the referee eventually handed Star the break they deserved and awarded a second claim minutes later. This was clinically converted by Robbo for his first - and last - goal of the season. Half time came and it was 2-1 to the Wanderers. It was the Star who were wondering off into the changing room at half time though as Albion chose to stay out on the pitch for their team talk.

Watt Star were playing better stuff in the 2nd half and either team had chances to score. Andy had to pull of a great save at the near post for the Star and this followed a bout of activity in the Albion penalty area as corner followed corner followed corner. With the refs watch beeping away for full time, the final corner of the regulation 90(+3) minutes was sent into the box, wasn't cleared and there was Mr Dixon to calmly slot the ball into the back of the net. Celebrate he - and everyone else - did but this was a confidence booster for star who went on to win it in extra time.

WATT STAR are proud CHAMPIONS of the Edinburgh Central League for season 2007/2008.

Full (proper) match report to follow.