The Shinty Round Up – Saturday 22 September 2018 | |
23 September 2018 Newtonmore added the Marine Harvest Premiership trophy to the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup won last weekend, and the cottages.com MacTavish Cup won earlier in the season, whilst Inveraray are favourites to secure promotion from the Marine Harvest National Division following the shinty action on Saturday 22 September 2018.
Marine Harvest Premiership Newtonmore 3 Oban Camanachd 2 Newtonmore clinched another Marine Harvest Premiership title, their eighth title success in nine seasons, following their 3-2 win over Oban Camanachd at The Eilan. Newtonmore manager Paul John MacKintosh originally made just one change from his Camanachd Cup winning starting twelve as Drew MacDonald came in instead of Jamie Robinson. However, in a late switch, Steven Macdonald dropped onto the bench with Neil Stewart given a start. Fraser MacKintosh remained out with a broken collar-bone whilst Evan Menzies and Michael Russell were passed fit after limping out late in the Scottish win over Lovat. Oban Camanachd boss Ian Hay was without Keith MacMillan but young defender Daniel Sloss returned to the defence after missing the defeat against Kyles Athletic a fortnight earlier whilst playing for Lochside Rovers in their Bullough Cup Final win. Willie Neilson and Connor Howe were restored to the starting line-up after missing Kyles Athletic game whilst Aidan MacIntyre was also back and he joined Malcolm Clark and Scott MacMillan on the bench. Oban Camanachd made a bright start to this contest and they enjoyed most of the early pressure, forcing ‘More keeper Kenny Ross into three early saves, so when Newtonmore went in front on 18 minutes, the goal came against the run of play. There was no doubting the quality of the goal though. Iain Robinson had the ball on the right touchline near the middle of the park and he passed it forward to Glen MacKintosh. Robinson made a diagonal run inside towards goal and when MacKintosh played a return pass, the youngster controlled the ball and kept running, sending a back-hand strike from the left of the D past Cameron Sutherland in the visiting goal. Both teams were forced to make changes at the back. First ‘More’s Craig Ritchie had to come off after being hit in the face by the ball so there was an early introduction for Steven Macdonald. Ritchie came back on later in the game to replace a limping Andy MacKintosh. Oban Camanachd’s Daniel Cameron took a heavy blow as he tussled with Glen MacKintosh. Cameron continued for 5 minutes or so before being replaced by Scott MacMillan with Garry Lord going to full back. Newtonmore’s Camanachd Cup Final hero Evan Menzies made it 2-0 on 26 minutes. Norman Campbell played the ball out of defence to David MacLean on the right. He found Evan Menzies who spread the ball to Glen MacKintosh on the left before getting the ball back and he twisted to make space before scoring. The Oban side had to make another change around 10 minutes before the break when Connor Howe felt a tight hamstring so Malcolm Clark took over and went on to have a really good game. Oban Camanachd went looking to get a goal back from the restart but in was Newtonmore who increased their advantage just 4 minutes after the restart with Evan Menzies getting his second goal of the game. The goal came after the Oban defence failed to deal with a free-hit played from deep by Norman Campbell. Even Menzies gathered the ball wide on the left before slipping the ball to Drew MacDonald. Iain Robinson knocked MacDonald’s cross down onto the path of Evan Menzies who tapped the ball home from close range. Oban Camanachd pulled a goal back just a couple of minutes later. Andrew MacCuish ran into the ‘More goal area following Daniel MacCuish’s corner from the left. MacCuish took the ball down and flicked the ball past the keeper to make it 3-1 with the hosts claiming for offside. It was game-on come the hour mark as Andrew MacCuish got his second to make it 3-2. Scott MacMillan’s free-hit was controlled by Malcolm Clark and he fed MacCuish on the Oban left, he fired a shot across the keeper and inside the far post to make it 3-2. With still half an hour to go, Oban Camanachd went in search of a leveller and Malcolm Clark forced a good save before Kenny Ross used his hand to keep out a Willie Neilson effort. Andrew MacCuish also set up a chance for Malcolm Clark but his strike went over the bar. One diving Kenny Ross save with his legs prompted Oban Camanachd claims for a penalty but referee Calum Girvan wasn’t interested. Newtonmore also had chances in the second half, forcing a couple of goalmouth scrambles with Cameron Sutherland having to be on his toes to clear the danger. Newtonmore stalwart Norman Campbell was forced off with 10 minutes to go after suffering a blow to the hand leaving him with suspected broken knuckles. With Campbell due to step down from first team shinty at the end of the season, the Oban Camanachd match could be his final bow. Newtonmore had gone six matches without even losing a goal ahead of this one and they have found both of this term’s games against Oban Camanachd to be as testing as anything they’ve faced this season. The win means a third trophy of the season for Newtonmore; added to the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup and the cottages.com MacTavish Cup. With another treble won by the club’s second team, the Eilan trophy room is bulging. Newtonmore have one more match remaining as they visit Tighnabruaich to play Kyles Athletic this coming Saturday when they will be presented with the league trophy. Oban Camanachd finish their season off at home to Skye Camanachd on Saturday 6 October 2019.
Kinlochshiel 0 Kingussie 0 Neither Kinlochshiel nor Kingussie were unable to break the deadlock in their match at Kirkton. Throw up remained at 3pm even although the earlier game between the Kinlochshiel and Glenurquhart second teams was postponed as it was felt the field could not take two games. Apart from one soft area around the top penalty spot, which would have cut up had there been an earlier game, the field was in very good condition considering the early rain. With the supporters gathering, throw up was delayed for just over 35 minutes as some of the Kingussie squad had been held up at road works near Lochcarron for around 90 minutes with ‘Shiel keen to get the game started as players Finlay MacRae and Conor Cormack were due to begin work shifts in Inverness at 6pm. Kinlochshiel manager Johnston Gill was unavailable so Duncan MacLeod, Doe MacRae and Innes MacRae looked after the side. Keith MacRae was again ‘Shiel’s main absentee with Fraser MacVicar also unavailable. Youngsters Duncan Matheson and Duncan “WD” MacRae were given a start with captain Paul MacRae joining Duncan “DA” MacRae and Scott MacLean on the bench. John MacRae was at centre, flanked by brothers Donald Nixon and Ally Nixon, with Oliver MacRae at buckshee forward. Savio Genini returned for Kingussie and he started on the bench. Louis Munro was still out and Fraser Munro and Calum Grant were unavailable as was long-term injury absentee Kieran MacPherson. However Lee Bain was restored to the starting line-up and he played at wing back. Kingussie boss John Gibson kept faith with the young forward line of Ruaridh Anderson, Liam Borthwick, James Falconer and Roddy Young which did so well against Skye a week earlier. Kingussie, playing up the slope, made a bright start with James Falconer looking lively on the left. Falconer sent a good early ball across goal to create the game’s first chance with Liam Borthwick shooting just wide of the target. In ‘Shiel’s first attack, Duncan Matheson got a shot on goal following a free-hit but Craig Dawson saved comfortably with his feet. A good ball forward from Kingussie full centre James Hutchison was knocked on by Roddy Young and Liam Borthwick again went close but the match remained scoreless. Ally Nixon sent in a fine cross-field pass from the right and Duncan Matheson shot on target but keeper Craig Dawson did well to block the effort at the expense of a corner with Dawson palming away Duncan “WD” MacRae’s shot from the resultant corner. Craig Dawson then made a low stop with his stick to his right to turn away Oliver MacRae’s shot from the right. Kinlochshiel brought on Paul MacRae for an injured Duncan “WD” MacRae before a nice turn and shot from Duncan Matheson midway through the half produced another good Craig Dawson save in the air as ‘Shiel enjoyed a period of pressure. Kingussie went back on the attack and James Hutchison played a quick free-hit forward. David Falconer looked to clear but Ruaridh Anderson nipped in to win possession and he got a shot in but his effort went wide of target. Kingussie’s Roddy Young went into this match on the back of scoring five times in his last two outings and his turn and shot went just wide as the first half drew to a close. A good Kinlochshiel move saw Duncan Matheson show great control as he took the ball down and he found Ally Nixon wide on the right. Nixon’s deep cross fell for Jordan Fraser at the back post but he shot into the side-netting. Kingussie then created the move of the match and some neat, swift passing ended when James Falconer found Ruaridh Anderson and his shot from the left was saved by ‘Shiel keeper Scott Kennedy, low to his left. ‘Shiel replaced Jordan Fraser with Duncan “DA” MacRae as the game flowed from one end to the other. The hosts forced a corner which Rory MacKeachan did well to clear and when Kingussie went on the attack, Ruaridh Anderson played the ball to Roddy Young. The ‘Shiel defence got the ball away but only as far as Young and his effort was well saved to his right with his stick by Scott Kennedy. Kennedy then made magnificent stop with his club by his right post to deny James Falconer. A looping Liam Borthwick effort was saved with his feet by Kennedy as Kingussie cranked up the pressure. Kingussie buckshee back Alexander Michie was next to try his luck as he surged down the right flank but his goal-bound shot was well-parried with his caman by defender Mark MacDonald. Scott Kennedy then then saved with his hand to keep out Ruaridh Anderson’s 25 yard shot. ‘Shiel reintroduced Jordan Fraser for Oliver MacRae and the hosts now had Paul MacRae at full back and Finlay MacRae at buckshee back. A Jordan Fraser shot on 83 minutes fizzed wide as the outcome remained in the balance. John MacRae was fouled in a battle for possession with Rory MacKeachan on the ‘Shiel left. MacRae played the free-hit into the danger-area and Duncan “DA” MacRae ran onto the ball but steered his effort just the wrong side of the post. Kingussie brought Barrie Dallas on for Ryan MacWilliam for the closing stages. James Hutchison sent a good ball forward following a Craig Dawson free-hit by the Kingussie corner flag on the left. Liam Borthwick took a brilliant touch to get the ball under control but Scott Kennedy managed to scramble the ball away for a corner. Kennedy then saved a shot through a ruck of players and he was the busier of the two goalies. John MacRae and Duncan “DA” MacRae combined with John MacRae hooking a shot over the top, injuring his hand in the process but he was able to see the game out the final couple of minutes. Referee Iain Kennedy’s final whistle meant the sides had to settle for a point each although Kingussie will feel their second half performance merited the win. The sides are still to meet at the Dell with that one scheduled for Saturday 6 October in what will be Kingussie’s final match of the season. Kinlochshiel have home meetings with Lovat and Caberfeidh either side of that game.
Lovat 3 Skye Camanachd 2 Second placed Lovat twice came from behind to deal second bottom Skye Camanachd’s survival chances a blow as they won 3-2 in their 3pm throw up at Balgate. Marc MacLachlan’s knee injury suffered in the last weekend’s Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup defeat to Newtonmore kept him out whilst captain Lewis Tawse was on his honeymoon. Lorne MacKay was suspended and Drew Howie dropped onto the bench - as he rested a knee injury - where he was joined by Jamie Buchan and Finlay Ogilvie. There were starts for Chris Johnston, Martin Mainland, Bailey MacKay and Thomas Fraser With Skye manager John MacLeod stepping down following the 5-1 defeat to Kingussie a week earlier, his assistants Donnie MacDonald and Iain MacLeod took the side. They were still minus goalie Iain MacLeod so Ryan Morrison continued to deputise. Jordan Murchison remained out but Stewart Grant and John Gillies returned to the starting line-up and Connor Gilpin dropped onto the bench alongside Daniel Morrison and Martin Pringle. Lovat were forced to introduce Drew Howie after Craig Mainland took a heavy knock and had to be withdrawn. Skye went in front on 34 minutes when Ruaraidh MacLeod smashed a waist-high shot from the right into the net. Greg Matheson drew Lovat level on 40 minutes when he was quickly into the D to force the ball over the line after an initial shot squirmed through the keeper’s legs. Will Cowie put Skye back in front on 49 minutes. Lovat keeper Stuart MacDonald got a hand to Cowie’s strike from wide on the right but he couldn’t keep the ball out and it dropped over the line. Ruaraidh MacLeod came close to making it 3-1 on 54 minutes when his shot from wide on the left rattled the keeper’s right post. Lovat’s Callum Cruden played in attack and he made it 2-2 on 64 minutes. Cruden didn’t catch the ball cleanly but it dropped behind the keeper and into the net. Ruaraidh MacLeod looked Skye’s best bet for another goal and he blasted a shot wide on 73 minutes. However Callum Cruden got his second on 79 minutes with what proved to be the winning goal. Skye keeper Ryan Morrison tried to play the ball out for a corner but Greg Matheson nipped in to win possession. Keeper Morrison made a terrific save with his leg to keep out Matheson’s drive but the ball fell kindly for Cruden who dived in to play the ball into the net with one hand on his club. Skye were denied the point they deserved when Stuart MacDonald made a terrific flying save to his left, using his stick to keep out a good shot from Ruaraidh MacLeod with just 4 minutes remaining. The defeat means Skye remain in ninth place on the table, four points behind eighth placed Caberfeidh with the sides having two matches each to go. However Caberfeidh have a significant goal difference advantage so even although the sides meet at Castle Leod this Saturday, the odds are very much stacked against Skye.
Kyles Athletic P Glenurquhart P The heavy overnight rain led to the postponement of the match between Kyles Athletic and bottom side Glenurquhart at Tighnabruaich This will be Glen’s final match of the season whilst Kyles host Newtonmore this coming Saturday.
Marine Harvest National Division Inveraray 7 Kilmallie 1 Inveraray boosted their promotion chances with a terrific 7-1 win over champions Kilmallie in their 3pm throw up at the Winterton. Inveraray boss Ruaraidh Graham was without Hamish MacLellan who was still at sea whilst both Lewis Montgomery and Ross Montgomery were on holiday. Kilmallie’s Michael Rodger was free of suspension but didn’t travel. Indeed boss Mark MacPherson travelled south no fewer than ten players missing. As well as Rodger, the absentee list was Aaron Sandison, Lewis Birrell, Jordan MacPhee, Robbie MacFadyen, Stephen Macalister, Andrew Macalister, Calum MacDougall, Bryan Mackay and Martin Stewart. Inveraray got off to a great start, taking the lead in the opening minute. The ball was cut back to Neil Campbell on the edge of the D and he slipped it past the keeper to make it 1-0. Inveraray’s second goal a couple of minutes later was similar and came when the ball was played into Neil Campbell who made a nice first-time touch to Fraser Watt and he tucked the ball past the keeper. Kilmallie pulled a goal back when Leigh Dunning, who normally plays wing back for the Kilmallie second team, got onto a looping ball to the back post and he slotted it into the bottom corner of the net to make it 2-1. Lewis MacNicol restored Inveraray’s two-goal cushion on 27 minutes when he got the ball around the penalty spot, took a touch past his marker, and fired into the roof of the net. Fraser Watt got his second on 35 minutes. The ball was played in and took a deflection out wide where Watt hit it first time on the bounce into the opposite bottom corner of the goal. There was now only going to be one winner and when Garry MacPherson gathered the ball at a narrow angle, he burst past his marker and hit a shot low into the bottom corner of the net to make it 5-1 at the break. Inveraray continued to press and when Neil Campbell gathered the ball at the back post, he played it off to Inveraray player / manager Ruaraidh Graham who was unmarked on the edge of the box and he slotted the ball past the keeper. Lewis MacNicol got his second 15 minutes from time. The goal came following a free-hit where Garry MacPherson found Lewis MacNicol who hit a low drive into the net with the keeper unable to adjust his feet quickly enough. This was an important win for Inveraray as they are now just a point behind second placed Fort William and their goal difference is such that just a draw in their final match at Beauly will secure promotion to the Marine Harvest Premiership.
Glasgow Mid Argyll 0 Fort William 3 Second placed Fort William completed their season with a 3-0 win over Glasgow Mid Argyll at Yoker. Craig Anderson returned for GMA whilst Fort William’s Graham Campbell was free of suspension. GMA played with the wind advantage during the opening 45 minutes but the half ended goalless. There were two significant turning points in the game. The first came when GMA lost full back Ryan Harrison with a hand injury and John Fraser took over. Fort William, who made better use of the wind during the second period, pushed Arran MacPhee to full forward and he opened the scoring on 67 minutes. The Fort doubled their advantage from the penalty spot on 73 minutes after referee Ross Brown penalised substitute John Fraser for throwing his stick. Arran MacPhee converted to make it 2-0. Lewis Morrison sealed the win when he made it 3-0 on 77 minutes. Fort William must now wait to see whether Inveraray get the promotion point they require at Beauly on Saturday 6 October 2018.
Marine Harvest North Division 1 Fort William 3 Kingussie 1 The Fort William reserves go second in the table after they beat the Kingussie reserves 3-1 at An Aird. Greig Kelly gave Fort William a 19 minutes lead with what was the only goal of the first half. Connor MacRae made it 2-0 on the hour and Lewis Murphy added a third just 5 minutes later. Roma Fraser notched a consolation goal from the Kings a minute from time.
Kinlochshiel P Glenurquhart P The Kinlochshiel colts and the Glenurquhart colts will try again as their noon throw up at Kirkton was called off as the pitch couldn’t take two games. This will be the final game of the season for both sides. Kinlochshiel extinguished any doubts that they might be dragged into a relegation battle when they beat the Skye seconds in their last outing a fortnight earlier. Glen, on the other hand, must win the match to give themselves the best chance of beating the drop at Aberdeen University’s expense.
Marine Harvest South Division 1 Kyles Athletic 5 Aberdour 0 The Kyles Athletic second team stay in pole position in the division after they beat Aberdour 5-0 in their noon throw up which was switched to Strachurmore. David Martin put Kyles ahead after just 6 minutes and he added a second just a couple of minutes before the break. Two quick-fire goals early in the second half had Kyles in control as Martin MacFadyen netted on 46 minutes with Brandon Wilson making it 4-0 just a minute later. Brandon Wilson got his second on 73 minutes to complete the 5-0 win in a match refereed by Lucy McNulty.
Bute 1 Tayforth 0 Second placed Bute edged out Tayforth, winning 1-0 at the Meadows. Bute’s Iain McDonald got the goal that made the difference on 25 minutes. Bute still trail leaders Kyles Athletic reserves by a point with both sides having three games remaining.
Ballachulish 2 Taynuilt 3 Taynuilt saw off a determined Ballachulish comeback to finally win 3-2 in their match at the Jubilee Park. Ballachulish have been on a good run of form and were favourites to extend that run on their last home game of the season even with Connor MacGregor serving the second match of a two-game suspension. The game was played on a perfect pitch for shinty. The visitors won the toss and elected to take advantage of the strong wind and soon had the hosts under pressure. Taynuilt opened the scoring after 8 minutes when, after a scramble in the Ballachulish goal area, referee Fisher awarded a penalty. Scott Dempster despatched the ball past the keeper to give Taynuilt an early advantage. The lead was doubled after 20 minutes when Billy Irving, returning to the Taynuilt team after his Indian jail nightmare, turned his marker and sent a low shot into the net. Ballachulish started to put some pressure on the visitors defence as half-time approached and forced three corners in quick succession but were unable to convert any of them. The second half saw Ballachulish, with the wind at their backs, laying siege to the Taynuilt goal and they pulled a goal back after 55 minutes when Duncan MacDonald scrambled the ball passed Brian Logan in the Taynuilt goal. Just 10 minutes later, Ballachulish were level when Alan Clark fired a 30 yard shot into the net. With 25 minutes remaining, it only looked a matter of time before Ballachulish would score but Taynuilt stood firm and the defence, with 15 year old Blair MacFarlane turning in an outstanding man of the match performance, repelled all Ballachulish attacks. The winning goal came on 80 minutes following the best move of the game. From deep in defence, Parr played a long ball up to Bergant who played a first time pass forward to Scott Dempster and he turned his marker and fired a 30 yard shot into the top corner to restore Taynuilt's advantage. The last 10minutes was end to end stuff with the visitors just hanging on. With both teams fielding a number of young players, the future looks bright for both clubs.
Col Glen P Kilmory P Kilmory were unable to raise a team for their match against Col Glen at Glendaruel. Kilmory have been deducted two points and the game will be rescheduled. Kilmory organised an emergency meeting with the Camanachd Association at the Stag Hotel on Monday 22 September 2018 to discuss the future sustainability of the senior, juvenile and primary school set ups for shinty in their area. This includes participation, fund raising, volunteers, coaching, rules, competitions etc. The meeting is open to all including players, coaches, club members, supporters, parents and sponsors.
Inveraray P Lochside Rovers P The clash between the Inveraray second team and Lochside Rovers will be rescheduled after a Friday pitch inspection deemed the Winterton would be unable to host two matches.
Marine Harvest North Division 2 Lovat 3 Caberfeidh 5 Marine Harvest North Division 2 champions Lovat seconds were presented with the Marine Harvest North Division 2 trophy following their 5-3 defeat to their Caberfeidh counter-parts in their noon throw up at Balgate. James MacLeod signalled that Cabers were quite capable of spoiling the party when he took an Alan Ross pass and put the visitors ahead on 19 minutes with a low shot into the net from the right. However another Raymond Rennie goal just 3 minutes later drew Lovat level as he out-muscled his marker before running in to score from just inside the D. Alan Ross put Cabers back in front on 30 minutes when he dispossessed Martin Bell before striking the ball over the keeper to make it 2-1. Colin MacLennan added a third on 35 minutes after running from some distance before scoring from out on the right. Raymond Rennie again showed his strength to score from inside the D on 43 minutes to make it 3-2 at the break. Alan Ross got his second goal a minute after the restart when he lobbed the ball from 30 yards out and the dropping ball crept in by the keeper’s post. Raymond Rennie completed his hat-trick on 57 minutes when he beat the full back and netted from 22 yards range to make it 4-3. However there was to be no come-back as Ruairidh MacKinnon knocked home a rebound after Lovat keeper Ronan MacMillan had made a save. Colin MacLennan almost made it a more comfortable Caberfeidh win but he hit the post with 5 minutes remaining. After the final whilst, Lovat seconds skipper James Grieve was presented with the Marine Harvest North Division 2 trophy by Camanachd Association Competitions Director Steven MacKenzie.
Strathspey Camanachd 1 Lochcarron 2 Lochcarron came from behind to beat Strathspey Camanachd 2-1 in their 1.30pm throw up at Grantown Grammar School. Martin Ross put Strathspey ahead on the stroke of half-time. However Lochcarron veteran Peter MacKenzie scored twice, on 55 and 80 minutes, to give Lochcarron a 2-1 win which keeps them fourth in the table.
Beauly 3 Lochaber 4 A Lachlan Campbell goal 4 minutes from time gave the Lochaber seconds a 4-3 win over the Beauly seconds at Braeview Park. Lachlan Campbell gave Lochaber an 8 minute lead but Kyle MacDonald equalised on 23 minutes. Lachlan Campbell put Lochaber back in front on the half-hour maker but Kyle MacDonald again drew Beauly level on 36 minutes. Lochaber went in front again through Harvie Allison on 55 minutes only for Kyle MacDonald to complete his hat-trick as he drew the hosts level for the third time on the hour. And that’s the way it stayed until 4 minutes from time when Lachlan Campbell completed his hat-trick to give Lochaber a 4-3 victory.
Kilmallie 2 Lewis Camanachd 2 Lewis Camanachd came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with the Kilmallie colts at the Canal Parks. The first half ended scoreless but Jamie Morrison gave Kilmallie the lead on 63 minutes. Andrew Gibb made it 2-0 just a minute later and although the strikes came against the run of play, Kilmallie looked good for the points. Donald Lamont got Lewis back into it on 69 minutes. Ally Lamont won the ball in his own half and played it up to Ali Gordon on the left touchline, about 40 yards out. Gordon tussled for possession with his marker and Donald Lamont took advantage as he picked the ball up and ran with it past two defenders towards the by-line. With the keeper coming out to narrow the angle, Lamont managed to knock the ball past him to make it 2-1. The Lewis equaliser came 5 minutes from time from 14 year old Daniel Harrison, who made a big impact after coming on at half-time. The goal came after a sustained period of Lewis pressure and a one-two between Donald Lamont and Ally Lamont resulted in a shot which the goalie saved. However Daniel Harrison knocked the rebound into the net to make it 2-2. The draw gives Lewis Camanachd their first-ever point at Caol and rounds off their season.
Strathglass 6 Inverness 1 The Strathglass reserves were too strong for the Inverness reserves, winning 6-1 in their match at Cannich. Penri Jones put Strathglass in front on 25 minutes but Andy Reid equalised just 3 minutes later. However the hosts regained the lead when Rory MacInnes netted a minute before the break to make it 2-1 at half-time. Eddie Noble made it 3-1 on 48 minutes whilst Colin Birnie continued his fine scoring streak with strikes on 57 and 85 minutes. In-between times, Barry John Phimister got the goal he was looking for when he finished on 82 minutes to seal the win which lifts the Strath colts to ninth place following what was their final match of the season.
WCA Round Up The Marine Harvest National Division 1 title race will come down to a final day meeting between Skye Camanachd and Badenoch & Strathspey following the weekend’s Womens Camanachd Association fixtures which mostly took place on Sunday 23 September 2018.
Marine Harvest National Division 1 Skye Camanachd 13 Lochaber 1 Skye Camanachd beat Lochaber 13-1 in their 3pm throw up at Pairc nan Laoch, Portree on Saturday 22 September 2018. Skye needed to win to maintain their advantage at the top of the table and they did just that with Lorna MacRae scoring five times, Sarah Corrigall hitting the net four times and Jenna Beaton, Ilana Paterson, Caitlin MacLean and an own goal making up their tally. Natalie MacDonald grabbed the Lochaber goal. So Skye stay two points ahead of Badenoch & Strathspey in the title race. Skye have a 100% record in the division whilst Badenoch’s only defeat was a 3-1 reverse against the Islanders at the Dell earlier in the season. Both teams have one match remaining – against eachother - scheduled for Pairc nan Laoch, Portree in a title-decider on Saturday 6 October 2018.
Fort William 0 Strathspey 2 Strathspey completed their first season in the top flight with a 2-0 win over Fort William in their noon throw up at An Aird. Lucy Davis and Jade Callum got the goals for Keith Callum’s side. . Ardnamurchan 1 Aberdour 3 Aberdour beat Ardnamurchan 3-1 in their 1pm throw up at the Strontian astro pitch. Eilidh Ross scored for Ard’.
Badenoch & Strathspey W/O v Glasgow Mid Argyll Badenoch & Strathspey were given a walk-over when Glasgow Mid Argyll were unable to raise a team for their match at the Dell.
Marine Harvest North Division 2 Glenurquhart 2 Strathglass 0 Glenurquhart beat Strathglass 2-0 at Blairbeg. Ishbel Barr and Chloe MacLeod got the goals.
Skye Camanachd 6 Glengarry 6 The Skye Camanachd second team and Glengarry shared the points following a 6-6 draw in their 1pm throw up at Pairc nan Laoch, Portree on Saturday 22 September 2018.
Lovat 7 Kinlochshiel 0 Lovat beat Kinlochshiel 7-0 at Balgate.
Lochaber P Inverness P The meeting between the Lochaber second team and Inverness at Spean Bridge has been rescheduled for Sunday 28 October 2018.
(All throw ups were at 2.30pm unless the match report states differently)
Youth Shinty Youth Finals Day In Taynuilt Two top shinty youth finals took place at the Taynuilt Sports Field on Sunday 23 September 2018. Oban Lorn 9 Ballachulish 1 Oban Lorn and Ballachulish battled it out in a 1pm throw up to contest the U14 National Development League Final with Oban Lorn winning 9-1. Coll MacKay grabbed a hat-trick with Innes MacDonald, William MacEwan and Eilidh Cameron bagging doubles. Lewis Moran scored for Ballachulish. Col Glen 1 Oban Camanachd 3 Next up, Col Glen and Oban Camanachd clashed in a 3pm throw up with the MacQuiston Cup at stake and the Oban side took the honours with a 3-1 win. Ross Campbell gave Oban Camanachd an 18 minute lead and Lennon Campbell added a second with 30 minutes played. Connor Kennedy pulled a goal back on 43 minutes but Lennon Campbell got his second on 47 minutes to confirm a 3-1 victory. Both finals were refereed by Ross Brown. |