Hosts Glenurquhart Win 2017 Robertson Sixes | |
16 May 2017 Hosts Glenurquhart High School won the 2017 Shinty Shop Robertson Cup Sixes at Blairbeg on Tuesday 16 May 2017. A total of ten teams from across the Highlands and Island took part in the U14 event and, following the group stages, the semi-final line up saw Glenurquhart knock out holders Lochaber 1-0 in golden goal extra-time whilst Portree defeating Kingussie 1 - 0. Kingussie went on to defeat Lochaber 3-1 in the third place play off. Glenurquhart scored a goal in each half against Portree to secure a 2-0 win in a close and exciting final. There was further success for Glenurquhart when Cameron Bremner was named player of tournament. Event organiser Allan MacLeod said; "The turn out for today's competition was fantastic, especially seeing the Nicolson Institute traveling across from Stornoway to take part which is a massive commitment. We are very appreciative of the continued support of Shinty Shop as we look to celebrate 20 years of this competition in 2018." |