The Match

Year: 1999

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: Mick Davis

ComedyRomance

A rivalry between two village pubs erupts into a centennial football grudge match, with the losing tavern facing permanent closure. Set as a light‑hearted romantic comedy, the story follows the teams and the budding romances that develop on the pitch. Filmed chiefly in the countryside around Straiton, Ayrshire.

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