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Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final ………….. 4 Days To Go! | |
10 September 2013 The Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final between Kyles Athletic and Newtonmore takes place at An Aird on Saturday 14 September 2013. Both sides joined the competition at the second round stage. Newtonmore have powered their way to this year’s final; scoring 18 goals and not conceding any. Their route to the final was as follows:
Saturday 1 June 2013 Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup - Second Round Newtonmore 9 Strachur 0 Newtonmore made it safely through to the last eight of shinty’s competition after beating Strachur 9-0 on their 3pm throw up at the Eilan. Calum Stewart gave ‘More a 9 minute lead and Danny MacRae made it 2-0 on 17 minutes. Scott Chisholm made it 3-0 on 24 minutes and Danny MacRae got his second just 3 minutes later. Calum Stewart got his second on 33 minutes and Fraser MacKintosh was on target on 37 minutes to put Newtonmore 6-0 in the lead at the break. A second half Glen MacKintosh hat-trick on 49, 80 and 85 minutes completed the scoring and takes ‘More through to the quarter finals.
Saturday 6 July 2013 Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup – Quarter Finals Newtonmore 2 Caberfeidh 0 Marine Harvest North Division 1 side Caberfeidh made Newtonmore work hard for their 2-0 victory in their 3pm throw up at the Eilan. Ruairidh MacLennan missed Cabers’ big day as he served a one match ban for a points accumulation however defender Brian MacDonald was free of suspension. After a goalless first half, Glen MacKintosh gave Newtonmore the lead 10 minutes into the second period. Danny MacRae eased home nerves with a 64 minute strike which took Newtonmore into the semi final draw.
Saturday 10 August 2013 Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup – Semi Finals Fort William 0 Newtonmore 7 Newtonmore will face Kyles Athletic in the Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final following their 7-0 win over Fort William in their BBC Alba live television 4.05pm clash at the Bught Park. Newtonmore manager Paul John MacKintosh was determined that his squad stayed focused ahead of the tie as they were most peoples’ heavy favourites to reach the final. Norman Campbell and Glen MacKintosh returned for ‘More after missing the 7-0 league win over Oban Camanachd a fortnight ago. Fort William have been finding goals difficult to come by and their cause hasn’t been helped by the loss of Gary Innes due to work commitments. However Bryan Simpson started his return from injury in the 0-0 draw with Glenurquhart last weekend and he started on the bench where his presence boosted co-managers Victor Smith and Adam Robertson’s options. Newtonmore won the toss and played with the Bught Park breeze at the backs. Newtonmore went in front after just 4 minutes with a neatly worked goal. Fraser MacKintosh slipped the ball to Rory Kennedy on the ‘More right. Danny MacRae let Kennedy’s cross run on to Glen MacKintosh in space and he slotted the ball low into the net to make it 1-0. Newtonmore doubled their advantage on 18 minutes. Glen MacKintosh found Danny MacRae with a short free-hit and MacRae blasted the ball over Paul MacKay’s shoulder to make it 2-0. One of the games main talking points came on 28 minutes when a reckless Steven Stewart challenge in the middle of the park left Newtonmore’s Rory Kennedy writhing on the ground. Steven Stewart was booked by referee Graham Cameron and was very fortunate not to be sent off. Kennedy had to leave the field with a leg and hand injury and it was later confirmed that he’ll need pins inserted in a broken finger. John MacKenzie came on in his place of Kennedy. Fort William fell 3-0 behind a couple of minutes before the break. A Steven MacDonald ball forward was deflected into the path of substitute John MacKenzie and he turned and drove the ball across keeper MacKay and into the net at the goalie’s left post. John MacKenzie got his second and Newtonmore’s fourth goal on 61 minutes. MacKenzie collected a Glen MacKintosh pass before turning and firing past an unsighted Paul MacKay. Danny MacRae’s second goal of the afternoon made it 5-0 just 4 minutes later after a surging Glen MacKintosh run at the heart of the Fort William defence. MacKintosh pushed the ball to Danny MacRae on his right and MacRae’s first time shot gave Paul MacKay no chance. Danny MacRae completed his hat-trick on 72 minutes after a one-two with John MacKenzie, and a slip by Fort full back Neil Robertson, left him free in front of goal. Paul MacKay got his caman to the shot but the sheer power of MacRae’s effort took the ball into the roof of the net. Ryan Campbell came on in attack for Fort William in place of Daniel Stewart seconds later. A double Michael Richie save on 79 minutes denied both Bryan Simpson and Jack Fraser a consolation goal. BBC Alba man of the match Danny MacRae made it 7-0 just 9 minutes from time as he took his personal tally for the afternoon to four goals. John MacKenzie hit the bar with a looping shot and Paul MacKay saved Glen MacKintosh’s attempt from the rebound but Danny MacRae followed up to stroke the ball home. Newtonmore will now put thoughts of the Camanachd Cup Final against Kyles Athletic to one side as they prepare for next weekend’s Artemis Macaulay Cup Final against who else but Kyles Athletic.
Event Details The 2013 Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final is a much anticipated clash and expectations have been raised higher following the sides’ meeting in the recent Artemis Macaulay Cup Final which Kyles Athletic won 4-3. Throw up is at 2.15pm and the whole match will be broadcast live on BBC 2 Scotland. Innes Wood is the match referee and he will be assisted by goal judges George MacKay and Willie Cameron. Ted MacDonald will be the fourth official whilst Archie Ritchie, Alex MacVicar Calum Girvan and John MacGregor will be the linesmen. As well as the main match there are also two national U14 shinty finals taking place earlier in the day. Skye Camanachd and Oban Camanachd contest the prestigious MacMaster Cup Final whilst Lochcarron and Milngavie & Bearsden meet in the Development Trophy Final. Other features include live music performances, trade stalls including the Shinty Shop, a range of local food and drink to enjoy and the Big Screen will be pitchside should you miss any of the action. Tickets are now on sale: both online and by telephone via Ticketmaster. They are priced at £10 for adults, £5 for concessions and under 12s go free if accompanied by an adult. There are also a number of offers available: if you purchase your ticket in advance from Ticketmaster, either online or over the phone, you will receive a free match programme on the day. To buy your ticket visit Ticketmaster or call 0844 844 0444. Additionally, if you attend the BLAS Festival Show "CURAIDHEAN NA CAMANACHD - Shinty's Heroes" which takes place in the Nevis Centre, Fort William on Friday 13 September 2013, you will receive a 20% discount on your Cup Final ticket. Camanachd Association members also receive 20% discount on their tickets if they produce their membership card although both 20% offers cannot be claimed on the same ticket. |