The Shinty Round Up – Saturday 15 June 2019 | |
16 June 2019 Newtonmore lifted the cottages.com MacTavish Cup, Oban Camanachd and Glasgow Mid Argyll reached the Artemis Macaulay Cup semi-finals and Fort William secured a seventh successive Mowi National Division win following the shinty action on Saturday 15 June 2019.
cottages.com MacTavish Cup - Final Glenurquhart 0 Newtonmore 3 Newtonmore claimed the cottages.com MacTavish Cup for the fourth successive season after beating Glenurquhart 3-0 in the final at the Bught Park, Inverness. Glenurquhart co-managers Eddie Tembo and Stuart MacKintosh were able to field Michael Brady in defence after he showed no ill-effects following his return from injury in the league win over Beauly a week earlier. Rory Kennedy recovered from a knee injury to start for ‘More whilst Andy MacKintosh was able to take a place on the bench. Injury ruled out David MacLean and Conor Jones started at wing centre. There was a minutes silence ahead of throw up as the shinty community remembered Ken Thomson, former President of the Camanachd Association, who passed away the previous day. Whilst his club association was mainly with Aberdeen University and Strathglass, Ken Thomson made a major contribution to the game of shinty as Camanachd Association President between 1990 and 1994, coinciding with the Camanachd Association’s Centenary Year in 1993. Glen’s Connor Golabek and Ewan Brady forced good Kenny Ross saves either side Stuart MacKintosh doing well to thwart Glen MacKintosh’s low effort. Newtonmore’s Conor Jones was forced off with a facial cut so Jamie Robinson took over in midfield. Efforts from Evan Menzies, Ewan Brady and Oliver Black failed to break the deadlock with Glen’s Connor Golabek having to come off with what appeared to be a hamstring problem. James MacPherson replaced him. The first half ended scoreless but Newtonmore started to dominate in the second half and Evan Menzies had an effort ruled out for offside before Iain Robinson broke the deadlock on 63 minutes. Michael Russell’s corner from the left was knocked down by Evan Menzies into the path of Iain Robinson who crashed the ball into the roof to the net to make it 1-0. Newtonmore sealed the win late in the match. First, Michael Russell and Glen MacKintosh combined before Iain Robinson put Evan Menzies through on goal and he slotted the ball low past advancing keeper Stuart MacKintosh from the edge of the D to make it 2-0 with 85 minutes gone. Then, in stoppage time, Iain Robinson turned Michael Russell’s corner from the right to Glen MacKintosh. MacKintosh’s shot was saved with feet by Stuart MacKintosh but Evan Menzies was quickly in to stroke the rebound home. Newtonmore’s Iain Robinson was named man of the match and ‘More captain Evan Menzies came forward to accept the MacTavish Cup from Luke Smith representing sponsors cottages.com.
Artemis Macaulay Cup – Quarter-Finals Oban Camanachd 2 Kyles Athletic 0 Andrew MacCuish scored a goal in each half as Oban Camanachd reached the Artemis Macaulay Cup semi-final tie with a 2-0 win over Kyles Athletic at Mossfield. This tie was brought forward to Wednesday 12 June 2019 at Kyles Athletic’s request as their players had a pre-planned event on the Saturday and Oban Camanachd’s largest crowd of the season gathered ahead of the 7pm throw up. Oban Camanachd manager Stephen Sloss had Daniel Sloss free of suspension and he came in for Willie Neilson who was carrying an injury. Daniel Madej was still sidelined with a hamstring problem. Youngsters Ross Campbell and Blair MacFarlane and Craig Easton were on the bench alongside Keith MacMillan. Kyles Athletic boss Dunkie Kerr fielded Roddy Macdonald at full centre, flanked by Paul MacArthur and Rupert Williamson, so Scott Macdonald joined Callum Miller, Neil MacVicar and Andrew King in defence. Skipper Colin MacDonald and Ross MacRae were held in reserve. Oban Camanachd opened playing toward the Oban end of the ground with a breeze in their favour and they started well. The game’s first real chance came inside the first 5 minutes when Lorne Dickie played a great diagonal ball from the right wing over the top to Scott MacMillan whose fierce drive was on target but Kyles keeper John Whyte turned the ball round the post. It was a feisty start to the game the tackles flew in. Daniel Cameron was next to test the visiting keeper. The Oban Camanachd talisman caught the ball well but his shot from the penalty spot went straight at Whyte who stopped the ball with his club before clearing. Kyles responded and Rupert Williamson found George Thomson with a diagonal ball and his effort went just over the top. John Whyte foiled Scott MacMillan for a second time, saving with his foot at the expense of a corner, after the Oban wing centre had been set up by Aidan MacIntyre. Kyles Athletic’s Robbie MacLeod was warned by referee Deek Cameron for a second heavy challenge on Daniel Sloss with the young defender fortunate he was wearing a protective helmet. Oban Camanachd gave the home support something to cheer about on 39 minutes. Aidan MacIntyre played in a corner but as Kyles defender Callum Miller tried to clear, Daniel MacVicar nipped in to win the ball and he found Andrew MacCuish, whose shot ripped into the roof of the net, giving the keeper no chance. The hosts took their 1-0 advantage into the break but they made a sluggish start to the second half. Kyles moved Paul MacArthur to full forward and Oban keeper Cameron Sutherland had to be alert to stop MacArthur’s rasping shot down the middle before clearing. After so much effort in the first half, the standard of hitting dropped and some tired passing crept into the game. Oban Camanachd switched Daniel Cameron and Andrew MacCuish with Cameron’s free-running asking different questions of full back Callum Miller. The Oban side doubled their lead on 77 minutes. Garry Lord played the ball to Daniel MacCuish who took a neat touch before releasing a diagonal ball. Daniel Cameron did well to take possession and his persistence paid off as he first beat Callum Miller and then got by keeper John Whyte, who had come off his line. Cameron was at too tight an angle to shoot but spotted Andrew MacCuish in space at the front of the D and MacCuish turned the cut-back into the empty goal to make it 2-0. Daniel Cameron almost added a third a couple of minutes later as low his snapshot deceived keeper Whyte and came off the face of the post and Andrew King was quickly in to clear the danger. Kyles were reduced to eleven players on 81 minutes. A looping ball from midfield dropped into the danger-area and Cammy Sutherland came out to palm the ball down. Robbie MacLeod rushed in and his swing caught the keeper around the waist with both players eventually ending up in the net. Referee Deek Cameron flashed a red card at the Kyles man which could prove costly as a two-match suspension would see MacLeod miss both the Mowi Premiership tussle between the sides at Mossfield on Saturday 22 June 2019 as well as the Scottish Sea Farms Glasgow Celtic Society Cup Final between the same teams a week later. With just 3 minutes remaining, Daniel MacCuish suffered an accidental blow to the hand and he was replaced by Ross Campbell. A trip to the hospital followed where MacCuish learnt he needed an operation on a dislocated and broken thumb. He not only now faces a spell on the sidelines but also missed a holiday abroad as he and some of his team mates looked to take advantage of a rare weekend without shinty. Oban Camanachd will now play Glasgow Mid Argyll in the Artemis Macaulay Cup semi-finals with the tie taking place at Mossfield. It is a trophy that is important to the people of Oban and Camanachd haven’t featured in a final since 2012 and they last lifted the trophy in 1997.
Bute 0 Glasgow Mid Argyll 5 Glasgow Mid Argyll also reached the semi-finals by beating Bute 5-0 at the Meadows. Bute’s Arran Dunn was free of suspension and although Scott Harvey was free to play, he will miss the Islanders’ next match for passing through the disciplinary points threshold. GMA’s Oliver MacRae was out with a broken finger whilst Ryan Harrison was still missing and Brian Slattery was unavailable. Jonnie MacAskill returned but GMA boss Mark Bain was his side’s only substitute. The sides had already met twice on Rothesay this season with both games drawn so a close encounter was expected. The excellent Jamie McFadyen’s goal on 25 minutes gave GMA the lead. Craig Anderson, again at buckshee back, sent a free-hit forward to MacFadyen who bulleted the ball into the top corner of the net. GMA had their tails up and Bute keeper Kevin Queen did well to deny Callum McLay. Both sides were reduced to eleven players late in the half as Bute’s Iain McDonald and GMA’s Jonnie MacAskill were both sent off by referee Ross Brown. McDonald’s initial challenge caught GMA’s Somhairle Fraser on the head with MacAskill dismissed for his reaction. GMA pulled away after the restart. Callum McLay ran onto Jamie MacFadyen’s ball forward a minute after the restart and he slotted the ball into the corner of the net to make it 2-0. Iain Luke added a third on 61 minutes when he lost his marker outside the D and he sent the ball high into the net. GMA keeper Robert Dunnings used his hand to prevent Bute’s Robert Zavaroni scoring for the hosts Jamie MacFadyen and Mark Bain, who replaced Iain Luke, combined to find Callum McLay on 85 minutes and McLay’s first-time shot gave him his second goal of the afternoon. Mark Bain made it 5-0 a couple of minutes later when he found space to score. Glasgow Mid Argyll will now play Oban Camanachd in the Artemis Macaulay Cup semi-finals.
Mowi Premiership Lovat 2 Kilmallie 2 Kilmallie collected a valuable point as they drew 2-2 with title hopefuls Lovat in their 1pm throw up at Balgate. Lovat’s Callum Cruden served the second match of a three-game suspension whilst Martin Mainland was ruled out with a one-match ban. Duncan Davidson, still hampered by injury, took a place on the bench where he was joined by Jamie Matheson and Martin Bell. Kilmallie were without Aaron Sandison but were otherwise along usual lines. Kilmallie took the lead on 4 minutes. The ball was played up the middle to Daniel Stewart who found Craig MacIsaac on the wing. MacIsaac tussled with Graeme MacMillan before shooting low into the net from a tight angle. Lovat fought back and Lorne MacKay won possession at wing centre and he showed great awareness to find Fraser Heath in space in the centre. Heath’s long, high ball forward was touched on by Marc MacLachlan to Greg Matheson in space and his daisy-cutter beat Kilmallie keeper Shane Gillies on his left side to make it 1-1 with 13 minutes gone. Kilmallie regained the lead 5 minutes before the break. The ball was knocked up to Daniel Stewart who jockeyed with Daniel Grieve before sending a waist-high shot past Stuart MacDonald in the Lovat goal. Kilmallie were worth their interval lead but Lovat made changes at the break with Danny Kelly going from defence to wing centre, Graeme MacMillan moving from defence to attack and both Thomas Fraser and Fraser Heath dropping into the defence. Lovat lost Greg Matheson through injury just 5 minutes into the second half so his brother Jamie Matheson came on. The hosts drew level for a second time on 68 minutes. Marc MacLachlan collected the ball near the corner on the Lovat left and his cross went over the Kilmallie defence where an unmarked Lewis Tawse ran in to fire the ball low into the net to make it 2-2. Kilmallie made their only change on 73 minutes as Andrew Mcalister replaced Iain MacIntyre. Liam MacDonald pushed forward with Mcalister going to wing centre as the visitors attempted to win the game. However it was Lovat who finished strongly and they came close to a winner when Jamie Matheson showed great skill to get by his marker, playing a one-two with Lewis Tawse, and his shot skimmed the post. Kilmallie were worthy of their point and they now move out of the relegation zone on goal difference at Lochaber’s expense with Kilmallie also having played a game fewer.
Lochaber 1 Kinlochshiel 3 Kinlochshiel go third in shinty’s top flight after defeating Lochaber 3-1 at Spean Bridge. Lochaber’s Ryan Johnstone was suspended whilst Scott Kennedy continued in goal for ‘Shiel. Referee Calum Girvan awarded the sides a penalty apiece with Lachlan Campbell converting to put Lochaber ahead on 10 minutes and Keith MacRae doing like-wise to level for ‘Shiel on the half-hour. Keith MacRae went on to make the difference, scoring on 43 and 55 minutes to complete his hat-trick and give ‘Shiel both points.
Inveraray 1 Caberfeidh 3 Caberfeidh move three points clear of the relegation zone after beating Inveraray 3-1 at the Winterton. Allan Cameron, Colin Campbell and Craig Taylor were added to the Inveraray squad with the suspended Robert Wood as well as John Kennedy and David Macalister all missing. Cabers travelled without keeper Ewan Pilcher so Iain McCall went in goal. The visitors were also minus Liam Symonds, Kenneth MacKenzie and James MacLeod. Cabers took the lead in the opening minute. Craig Morrison played the ball across the box and Kevin Bartlett finished into the bottom corner on the net from a tight angle. Craig Morrison made it 2-0 on 39 minutes when he gathered a long ball out of defence from Blair Morrison before dribbling 20 yards and finishing from 20 yards out. Kevin Bartlett got his second and Caberfeidh’s third on 39 minutes. Craig Morrison flicked the ball out wide and Bartlett put it in the bottom corner of the goal. Alan MacDonald gave the home support something to cheer about with a goal 3 minutes from time.
Mowi National Division Skye Camanachd 2 Fort William 5 League leaders Fort William made it seven successive league wins, beating third placed Skye Camanachd 5-2 at Pairc nan Laoch, Portree. Jordan Murchison and Connor Gilpin returned for Skye but William MacKinnon, James Pringle, James Morrison and Stewart Grant were all missing. Fort William travelled without Sean Cameron, Alexander MacMillan and Padraig McNeil. Both teams had chances and it could easily have been 2-2 before Arran MacPhee gave the Fort an 18 minute lead. Sean Cruickshank played the ball in from the left and it was flicked on to Arran MacPhee who initially looked to shoot on his left side before taking the ball to his right side and his low shot went by keeper Ryan Morrison’s outstretched left foot. Fort William doubled their lead on 27 minutes. Jack Fraser’s corner form the left came into the D where Arran MacPhee’s initial effort was blocked by Ryan Morrison but Lewis Clark was quickly in to flick the rebound into the net from close range. Fort William defender Ally MacRae had to come off after suffering a blow just below the elbow following a Skye corner. Johnny Foster came on in his place. Arran MacPhee got his second a minute before half-time with a fizzing shot from right of centre after Jack Fraser had released Calum Shepherd down the Fort William left. The goal gave Fort William a 3-0 interval lead and left Skye with an uphill challenge. Skye made some positional changes at the break, including buckshee back John Gillies and full centre Iain Nicolson swapping positions with Iain MacLellan coming off the bench. The changes paid off as Jordan Murchison pulled a goal back a minute into the second half. Murchison took a ball forward from John Gillies and although he saw his initial effort blocked, he took a touch to control the rebound before scoring. Jordan Murchison gave Skye hope when he got his second to make it 3-2 following a nice passing move on 55 minutes. Iain Nicolson won possession and found Ross Gordon who played in John Gillies. Gillies pushed forward before delivering the ball to Jordan Murchison on his left and Murchison took a touch to move the ball to his side before finishing well. However Fort William extinguished any thoughts of a Skye comeback on 65 minutes when Lachie Shaw scored the goal of the match. Lewis Morrison played a ball from the left which substitute Victor Smith flicked on and Shaw caught the dropping ball perfectly as he hammered it into the roof of the net. Arran MacPhee rounded off the win when he converted a stoppage time penalty which was blasted over the keeper’s shoulder.
Beauly 3 Oban Celtic 0 Beauly were 3-0 winners against Oban Celtic in their 1pm throw up at Braeview Park. Beauly got off to the perfect start on 5 minutes when Conor Ross floated a ball into the Oban defensive area and Sean Stewart did well to get past his marker before firing a 15 yard shot past keeper Iain MacFarlane. Stewart almost added a second when he found space on the left before unleashing a goal-bound shot but keeper Iain MacFarlane made a superb save and cleared the ball for a corner. Oban Celtic had Ally McKerracher back in their side and he came close to levelling on 9 minutes but his effort went wide. From the goal-hit, the ball found Conor Ross in the centre and he picked out Sean Stewart who ran into the D where a clumsy challenge saw him go down. The goal judge awarded a corner but was over-ruled by referee John Angus Gillies who pointed to the spot and Jack MacDonald crashed the ball high into the net to make it 2-0 with 20 minutes on the clock. Oban Celtic looked dangerous in attack with Daniel MacMillan almost pulling a goal back on 29 minutes when he peeled past his marker but his shot went into the side-netting. The second half was just 3 minutes old when Beauly added a third. Angus Renwick sent a high ball looping into the visiting defence and when Jack MacDonald’s shot wasn’t cleared; Calum Morrison knocked the ball over the line from a yard out. Jack MacDonald hit a great 20 yard shot on 67 minutes which came back off the post. Oban Celtic tried hard to get back into the game but Beauly saw the match out. Beauly keeper MacKay Murray had a good game and at times filled-in as if he was still playing at full back. Angus Renwick was commanding at buckshee back whilst Jack MacDonald was always a handful for the Oban defence. Oban Celtic had good performances from George MacMillan, young Daniel MacMillan and the effective Ally McKerracher.
Bullough Cup – Quarter-Finals Lochside Rovers 6 English Shinty Association 2 Bullough Cup holders Lochside Rovers reached the semi-finals by beating the English Shinty Association 6-2 at Ganavan. As Oban Camanachd were without a fixture, assistant manager Kenny Wotherspoon made his first Lochside appearance in 13 years and he marked the occasion with a hat-trick. The ESA showed they weren’t just there to make up the numbers when James Livingston put them ahead on 12 minutes although the goal did come against the run of play. However Kenny Wotherspoon released Lewis Buchanan with a through-ball on 17 minutes and Buchanan drew Lochside level. Kenny Wotherspoon gave Lochside some breathing space with left hand drives on 29 and 37 minutes to make it 3-1. The ESA proved to be stuffy opponents though and James Livingston made things interesting when he cut Lochside’s lead to 3-2 on 40 minutes. Kenny Wotherspoon completed his hat-trick on 51 minutes when, following a great solo run, he produced a neat finish, beating the keeper on his right side. Michael MacQueen scored a peach of a goal on 69 minutes. Lewis Buchanan played the ball up the line to Kenny Wotherspoon. Wotherspoon got a call from Michael MacQueen who was around the penalty spot and MacQueen drilled Wotherspoon’s cut-back home on the half-volley to make it 5-2. Lewis Buchanan rounded off the scoring just 10 minutes from time.
Glasgow Mid Argyll 3 Inveraray 2 The Glasgow Mid Argyll seconds had to battle all the way to beat the Inveraray seconds 3-2 in their 2.30pm throw up at Yoker. Inveraray travelled to Glasgow for the second time this season without Allan Cameron, Colin Campbell and Craig Taylor who were all called up by the first team. Kory Kirkhope started his first game for the second team and put in a good shift. GMA started brightly, putting ‘Aray under pressure and Connor MacLeod hit the opening goal on 7 minutes with a high, looping shot from 30 yards range. Inveraray drew level on 19 minutes when referee Neil MacDonald awarded them a penalty, spotting Peter McIntyre being held inside the box. McIntyre dispatched the spot-hit with ease to make it 1-1. However, for the second time in two weeks, Inveraray were unable to take any advantage into the break as GMA went back in front against the run of play. The Glasgow side took advantage of Aray's failure to clear their lines and Nick Lavin scored to make it 2-1 with 39 minutes gone. Inveraray started the better in the second half and they drew level once more on 52 minutes when David MacPherson played Campbell Watt in down the line and the young forward cut inside before smashing the ball into the roof of the net to make it 2-2. GMA regained the lead just a couple of minutes later when slack marking from Andrew Fraser allowed Cailean MacInnes to turn and shoot home. The goal seemed to suck the life out of Inveraray's play and GMA stayed in front to reach the semi-finals. Frustration got the better of Inveraray player / manager Andrew McMurdo who was red-carded by referee Neil MacDonald.
Glenorchy W/O v Aberdour Glenorchy were given a walk-over when the Aberdour seconds were unable to raise a team for their tie at Mart Park. Glenorchy will now play the Glasgow Mid Argyll seconds in the semi-finals which are scheduled for Saturday 6 July 2019.
SCOTS Camanachd v Kyles Athletic W/O Forces side SCOTS Camanachd were unable to fulfil their tie against the Kyles Athletic reserves so the Tighnabruaich side progress to the last four of the competition where they will face Lochside Rovers in next month’s semi-finals.
Mowi North Division 1 Fort William 1 Glengarry 3 League leaders Glengarry beat third place Fort William colts 3-1 at An Aird. Fort William’s Grant Disher started a two-game suspension. Raymond Robertson on 10 minutes and Matthew Ross on 25 minutes had ‘Garry 2-0 ahead at half-time. Nick Dalgety added a third a minute into the second half with Greig Kelly giving the Fort some consolation on the hour. Referee Robert Baxter sent off Fort William's Davie Duncan and Glengarry's Finlay Nicolson. Glengarry are now two points ahead of second placed Lovat colts with both sides having played ten matches.
Kinlochshiel 0 Skye Camanachd 4 Skye came out on top, winning 4-0 in their second team derby against Kinlochshiel at Kirkton. Taylor Matheson gave Skye a 35 minute lead with the only goal of the first half. Cameron MacKay made it 2-0 on the hour before late strikes from Keith MacKenzie on 80 minutes and a second from Taylor Matheson on 89 minutes completed the victory.
Caberfeidh 1 Aberdeen University 3 Aberdeen University moved off the bottom of the table after overcoming the Caberfeidh seconds 3-1 in their 1pm throw up at Castle Leod. Martin MacDonald was banned for the hosts. Gary Marshall’s quick-fire double on 16 and 18 minutes gave the Students a cushion. Caberfeidh’s Kyle Grant halved the deficit on 70 minutes only for Gary Marshall to complete his hat-trick a minute later.
Mowi South Division 1 Aberdour 5 Taynuilt 1 Mowi South Division 1 pace-setters Aberdour maintained their impressive run this season, beating Taynuilt 5-1 at Silversands to clinch their ninth successive league victory. Aberdour’s Craig Grant and Cammy McCue were unavailable and Taynuilt’s Jamie MacFarlane was suspended as he began a two-game ban. David McDougall found space to give Aberdour an 8 minute lead but Taynuilt shocked their hosts by drawing level through Craig MacIntyre on 33 minutes. Both sides were reduced to eleven players shortly after when Aberdour’s Alec Mitchell and Taynuilt’s Sandy Leiper were sent off. Angus Thorburn restored Aberdour’s lead from the penalty spot on 38 minutes and the hosts pulled away in the second half. David McDougall got his second to make it 3-1 on 54 minutes whilst David MacKenzie added a fourth with 15 minutes remaining despite Taynuilt having legitimate claims for a “kick” in the lead up to the goal. Angus Thorburn got his second on 80 minutes as Aberdour continue their title push.
Col Glen 4 Ballachulish 2 Second placed Col Glen continued their good recent form by beating Ballachulish 4-2 at Glendaruel. Balla’s Dan MacLean was free to play but he will miss his side’s next match as a points accumulation takes him through the disciplinary threshold. Jamie MacVicar put Col Glen ahead on 15 minutes with Neil McKirdy’s brace on 20 and 36 minutes making it 3-0. Duncan MacDonald pulled a goal back on 40 minutes but Andrew MacVicar made it 4-1 on 65 minutes. Tyler Murphy got another for Balla’ on 70 minutes but the 4-2 victory means Col Glen remain eight points behind leaders Aberdour with a game in hand.
Tayforth 3 Kyles Athletic 5 The Kyles Athletic second team were 5-3 winners against Tayforth at Peffermill. Niall Arnott scored twice in the first half for Tayforth with Ewan Menzies on target after the break. However Innes MacDonald’s brace and efforts from Luke Thornton, George Thomson and Martin MacFadyen meant Kyles took both points.
Mowi North Division 2 Lochcarron 1 Strathglass 1 Lochcarron and the Strathglass second team shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Battery Park. Ali MacAdams gave the Strath the lead 5 minutes into the second half but Ross Matheson drew Lochcarron level on 61 minutes.
Lewis Camanachd 0 Beauly 2 The Beauly seconds beat Lewis Camanachd 2-0 at Shawbost. Finlay MacRae gave the visitors a 34 minute lead with Finlay MacLennan sealing the win 5 minutes from time.
WCA Round Up The Womens Camanachd Association focus was on the Mowi Valerie Fraser Camanachd Cup and Mowi Challenge Cup semi-finals on Sunday 16 June 2019.
Mowi Valerie Fraser Camanachd Cup – Semi-Finals Strathspey 0 Badenoch 16 Holders Badenoch are comfortably through to the Mowi Valerie Fraser Camanachd Cup Final after beating Strathspey 16-0 in their 2.30pm throw up at the Eilan. Kirsty Deans scored seven times, Zoe Reid found the net on five occasions, Rhona McIntyre bagged a brace and Rona Stewart and Megan Ralph got the others.
Lochaber 0 Skye Camanachd 10 The 2019 Mowi Valerie Fraser Camanachd Cup Final will be a repeat of last year’s clash as the Skye Camanachd Ladies won through to face Badenoch, beating Lochaber Ladies 10-0 at Balgate. Skye scored some great goals with Lorna MacRae netting five times, Sarah Corrigall grabbing a hat-trick and Jenna Beaton and Caitlin MacLean getting the others. The Mowi Valerie Fraser Camanachd Cup Final takes place on Saturday 7 September 2019.
Mowi Challenge Cup – Semi-Finals Lovat 17 Lochaber 1 Lovat were too strong for a young Lochaber second team, winning 17-1 in their noon throw up at Cannich. Laura Gallacher and Fiona Urquhart both scored six times for Lovat. Ellie MacKinnon and Ruby Fraser bagged doubles and Paige MacDonald got the other. Caitlin MacDonald countered for Lochaber.
Glengarry 1 Inverness 3 Inverness also won through to the final, defeating Glengarry 3-1 in their 2.30pm throw up at Cannich. Margaret Jane Malcolm got the ‘Garry goal but Katie McMillan’s hat-trick sent Inverness through to the final which takes place on Saturday 7 September 2019.
Youth Round Up MacTavish Juvenile Cup – Final Kingussie U17 3 Newtonmore U17 2 Kingussie U17 lifted the MacTavish Juvenile Cup, twice coming from behind to beat Newtonmore U17 3-2 in a thrilling final at the Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday 15 June 2019. Kingussie beat their Fort William counter-parts on penalties to reach the final whilst it took extra-time for Newtonmore to account for Skye in their last-four tie. The players and officials were piped onto the field and there was heavy rainfall ahead of this 1pm throw up which left the surface slippery. Newtonmore took the lead on 10 minutes. Declan Brannan played the ball down-field from the edge of the centre circle. Ritchie Irvine got the ball under control before slipping a short pass to Struan Ross. The ‘More skipper took the ball to the left before sending a glorious back-hand drive into the roof of the net to make it 1-0. Both sides had chances during the first 40 minutes but ‘More took their single goal advantage into the break. Kingussie, who were beaten finalists last year, drew level 4 minutes after the restart. Cammie Leiper’s free-hit from midway inside his own half dropped for Ewan Baker at the front of the D. Baker controlled the ball before turning and sending a low drive into the net to make it 1-1. Newtonmore regained the lead on 51 minutes. Brodie MacBean did well to win possession and he played a one-two with Xander Ross before racing down the right and sending a great drive into the net from a tight angle. Kingussie drew level for a second time on the hour. Roma Fraser, Joe Donald and Cammie Leiper worked the ball upfield. Ewan Baker still had plenty to do when Leiper played the ball to him but he turned his marker before going on a jinking run goalwards and then confidently slotting the ball past the keeper to claim a special goal. The winning goal came with 10 minutes remaining. Cluanie Fraser launched the ball forward from wide on the left. Michael Slimon beat his marker before laying the ball off to Ewan Baker who made space for himself as he took the ball to his left and firing a superb shot into the top corner of the net to notch his third goal which put the Kings ahead for the first time in the final. The closing stages were keenly contested but when referee Steven MacLachlan blew for time, and brought this exciting encounter to an end; the Kingussie celebrations began. Once the players had received their medals, Luke Smith from sponsors cottages.com presented the MacTavish Juvenile Cup to Kingussie captain Joe Donald. Ewan Baker’s hat-trick and all-round performance earned him the Sandy MacKay medal as man of the match. The full list of Sandy MacKay medal winners is: 2019 – Ewan Baker (Kingussie) 2018 – Lachie Shaw (Fort William) 2017 – James Morrison (Skye Camanachd) 2016 – John Gillies (Skye Camanachd) 2015 – Ryan Morrison (Skye Camanachd) 2014 – Iain Richardson (Newtonmore) 2013 – Lewis Morrison (Fort William) 2012 – Robin Smith (Kinlochshiel) 2011 – Jordan Murchison (Skye Camanachd) 2010 – Brennan MacDonald (Lochaber) 2009 – Ben Delaney (Lochaber) 2008 – Steven Stewart (Fort William) 2007 – Conor Cormack (Beauly) 2006 – Michael Rodger (Kilmallie)
(All throw ups were at 2pm unless the match report states differently) |