Skye Camanachd 0 Kinlochshiel 0 | |
06 June 2021 With Skye’s home match with Kilmallie and Kinlochshiel’s trip to Fort William both called off because of covid issues in the Lochaber area, a fixture between Skye and Kinlochshiel was rearranged for Pairc nan Laoch, Portree on Saturday 5 June 2021. Archie MacDonald and Daniel Morrison were both with the Skye second team but James Morrison returned to take his place in defence. Ally “Cleodi” MacLeod moved into midfield allowing James Pringle to join the attack and Iain MacLellan, who scored the winner against Lovat last weekend, dropped onto the bench. Kinlochshiel’s Mark MacDonald missed out as he suffered a broken toe in the preseason friendly draw with Kingussie. The whole match was broadcast LIVE on Radio Skye’s ‘Camanachd Live’ show, sponsored by Mowi. The game was played under current restrictions which meant supporters were not permitted to attend. Skye played towards the Braes end of the ground in the first half. Skye created the game’s first chance as Ross Gordon touched William MacKinnon’s long ball to the left infield to Jordan Murchison whose low shot was saved with an outstretched left foot by Josh Grant. Skye lost wing centre Ally “Cleodi” MacLeod with a slight groin problem early on and he went off as a precautionary measure. Iain MacLellan came on in attack with James Pringle dropping back into the centre line. Kinlochshiel were similarly affected soon after with Keith MacRae withdrawn in preference to young Archie MacRae who was promptly booked by referee Martin MacLean for a late swing which caught James Morrison. In between times, John MacRae made space for himself in front of goal but his deflected shot rose over the bar. Iain MacLellan was soon in the action as he played the ball across to Ross Gordon on the Skye right but Paul MacRae dived in, using his body to block Gordon’s shot. When Ross Gordon knocked down William MacKinnon’s free hit from inside his own half, Iain MacLellan saw his shot saved with his legs by Josh Grant. Skye were forced to make a second change when Will Cowie twisted his knee. Cowie started the match with heavy strapping on the knee and manager Kenny MacLeod will hope he is not sidelined for long. Jamie Gillies came on at wing centre. ‘Shiel had the final chance of the first half when Jordan Fraser shot wide of Ryan Morrison’s right post. Ryan Morrison had to come quickly off his line to sweep away John MacRae’s diagonal ball from the left before Jordan Fraser could capitalise. Skye were forced into a third change when Jordan Fraser’s shot hit John Gillies in a delicate area at close range. Gillies was treated by Skye medic Helen Gilpin but was unable to continue. Jamie Gillies went to his more familiar position of full back and Ally “Cleodi” MacLeod was sufficiently recovered to return to the field of play. Keith MacRae was also back on and he saw a shot saved with his feet by Ryan Morrison. A terrific reverse pass from Jordan Murchison on the Skye right picked out Ross Gordon but he had to run to the left of the D and Josh Grant was quickly off his line to block his path. Skye almost won it with the last hit of the game. William MacKinnon’s floated free-hit from the right of midfield, towards the Skeabost end of the ground, was taken down by Ross MacKinnon who played in James Pringle. Pringle found Jordan Murchison who turned quickly and his hook-shot whistled just outside the top corner of the net on the keeper’s left side. Whilst ‘Shiel had most of the pressure in the match, Skye had the better chances, and the Skye defence of John Gillies, Martin Pringle, James Morrison and William MacKinnon, joined by Jamie Gillies midway through the second half, were all excellent meaning goalie Ryan Morrison had very few saves to make. Skye Camanachd from: Ryan Morrison: John Gillies, James Morrison, Martin Pringle, William MacKinnon: Ally "Cleodi" MacLeod, Will Cowie, Sam Macphee: Ross MacKinnon, Ross Gordon, James Pringle, Jordan Murchison (captain): subs Iain MacLellan, Jamie Gillies Kinlochshiel from: Josh Grant: Finlay MacRae, Paul MacRae, Duncan Matheson, Conor Cormack: Duncan “WD” MacRae, Donald Nixon, Duncan “DA” MacRae: Keith MacRae, Ally Nixon, Jordan Fraser, John MacRae: subs Archie MacRae, David Falconer, Andrew MacKenzie Match Referee – Martin MacLean
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