Skye Camanachd 1 Glasgow Mid Argyll 3 | |
08 October 2019 Glasgow Mid Argyll came from behind to beat Skye camanachd 3-1 in their Mowi National Division match at Pairc nan Laoch, Portree on Saturday 5 October 2019. Skye and Glasgow Mid Argyll were battling it out for the second promotion spot from the Mowi National Division. This was Skye’s final match whilst GMA held a one point advantage with a game in hand at Fort William so they knew a draw in this match would be enough to secure promotion. The sides also contested the 2019 George Michie Memorial Cup. Throw up was at 2.30pm and the whole match was broadcast LIVE online and on radio on Cuillin FM’s Camanachd LIVE show. Injury ruled out Skye’s James Pringle whilst Jordan Murchison was also a late injury call off. Iain Nicolson and Stewart Grant returned. Ally MacDonald went to full back with Jamie Gillies joining Daniel Morrison and Marcus Scott on the bench. Glasgow Mid Argyll were without Oliver MacRae who was in Japan at the Rugby World Cup but Jonny MacAskill returned to the starting line-up following suspension. Ryan Harrison showed his commitment by cutting short a family holiday and travelling by bus from London make the game. There were early chances at both ends as Skye keeper Ryan Morrison made a good save with his hand to foil Iain Luke whilst Will Cowie’s effort from a tight angle went across the face of the goal. Skye opened towards the Skeabost end of the ground and they made the brighter start, taking the lead on 12 minutes when a loose clearance came Iain Nicolson and he found Ross Gordon who fed Ross MacKinnon and he blasted a shot home from 15 yards to make it 1-0. Iain Nicolson forced a good Robert Dunnings save with his feet following a Skye free-hit. GMA drew level just 3 minutes before the break when Jamie McFadyen’s long ball was misjudged by the Skye back-line on the greasy surface and Calum McLay was left with the simplest task of turning the ball home. Craig Anderson suffered a nasty cut to the shin when he was caught by Ally MacLeod just before the interval. The challenge earned the Skye man a booking a d Anderson was able to continue after treatment from Skye medic Dr Wilson Banks but later required 5 stitches at Broadford Hospital. The visitors brought Andy McGhee and Mark Bain on for Ian Luke and Duncan MacRae at the interval. Daniel Morrison found space after good play from Ross Gordon but was just unable to get a shot on target whilst Ryan Morrison made a superb save as he turned away Andy McGhee’s effort. If Skye edged the first half, GMA had most of the second half pressure and Ryan Morrison saved with his stick from Mark Bain. The visitors had the chance to go in front from the penalty spot with just 12 minutes remaining when, after the ball had come off the crossbar, referee Andy MacLean spotted an infringement inside the D. Craig Anderson kept his nerve as he bulleted the spot-hit high into the net. Andy McGhee went close before GMA added a third a couple of minutes from time when Mark Bain found space at the edge of the D and he slotted the ball low into the net at the second attempt to make it 3-1. The George Michie Memorial Trophy was presented to GMA skipper Jamie McFadyen after the match with Ross Cowie, George’s good friend, organising proceedings. GMA will play Bute for the Mod Cup this Saturday so their final match of the season with be at Fort William on Saturday 19 October 2019 in what will be a celebration for both sides as Fort William are presented with the Mowi National Division trophy and GMA mark a return to shinty’s top flight. Skye Camanachd from: Ryan Morrison: Ally MacDonald, Martin Pringle, James Morrison, William MacKinnon: Ally MacLeod, Will Cowie (captain), Stewart Grant: Iain Nicolson, Ross Gordon, Iain MacLellan, Ross MacKinnon: subs Daniel Morrison, Marcus Scott, Jamie Gillies Glasgow Mid Argyll from: Robert Dunnings: Ryan Harrison, John Sweeney, John Don MacKenzie, Garry Luke: Brian Slattery, Craig Anderson, Jonnie MacAskill: Jamie McFadyen (captain), Calum McLay, Iain Luke, Duncan MacRae: subs Mark Bain, Andy McGhee, Somhairle Fraser, Nathan Whear Match Referee – Andy MacLean Goal Judges – Donnie Martin & Douglas MacDougall Scorers Skye Camanachd Ross MacKinnon (12) Glasgow Mid Argyll Calum McLay (42) Craig Anderson (78 pen) Mark Bain (88)
(The match balls were sponsored by Nor-Dan) |