Glenurquhart 0 Skye Camanachd 2 | |
25 April 2022 Skye Camanachd scored a goal in each half to beat Glenurquhart 2-0 in the first round of the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup at Blairbeg on Saturday 23 April 2022. Glen’s Liam Robertson was ruled out through injury whilst boss David Stewart was also missing Cameron MacKintosh, Josh MacDonald-Haig and Finlay Robertson. Skye manager Kenny Macleod was without Neil MacVicar and Ross MacKinnon but Somhairle MacDonald and Taylor Matheson returned to the squad and both started on the bench. James Pringle gave Skye the lead with a great goal on 32 minutes. Marin Pringle’s free-hit from deep inside his own half on the right was quickly played on by Ally “Cleodi” MacLeod to Jordan Murchison and then to Will Cowie before James Pringle touched the ball to the outside on the right before crashing a great shot by keeper Stuart MacKintosh. Ross Gordon confirmed the victory on 72 minutes. Skye substitute Taylor Matheson won possession on the Skye left before sending the ball low to Ross Gordon who turned his marker and ran across the D before committing the keeper and stroking the ball low into the net for a composed finish. The Glen had the chance to pull goal back when referee Brian MacKay adjudged Skye keeper Murphy Henderson to have saved the ball with his foot whilst his foot was off the ground. Connor Golabek took the spot-hit but didn’t connect with the ball as he’d have like and Murphy Henderson saved with his feet. Golabek passed up another chance late on but although Glenurquhart put up a good fight, Skye deserved the victory. Glenurquhart from: Stuart MacKintosh: Lachlan Smith, Calum Smith, Fergus Robertson, Billy Urquhart: Alastair MacLean, Ally MacKintosh, Andrew Corrigan: David MacLennan, Connor Golabeck, Angus MacCallum, John Barr: subs Christopher Mack, Charlie MacLeod, Sean Brown Skye Camanachd from: Murphy Henderson: John Gillies, Martin Pringle, James Morrison, William MacKinnon: Ally “Cleodi” Macleod (captain), Danny Morrison, James Pringle: Ross Gordon, Jordon Murchison, Iain MacLellan, Will Cowie: subs Somhairle MacDonald, Sam Macphee, Taylor Matheson, Match Referee – Brian MacKay Goal Judges – Billy MacLeod & Donnie Martin Click on the following link to see Fiona MacDonald’s coverage of the game SKYESPORTS Click on the following link to see Norman Strachan’s coverage of the game Glenurquhart v Skye Click on the following link to see Neil G Paterson’s photographs from the game Neil G Paterson |