2012 Lovat Cup | |
26 December 2011 Shinty rivals Lovat and Beauly meet at Balgate on Monday 2 January 2012 for the Lovat Cup. This famous trophy was first played for in 1904 and the New Year clash between deadly rivals Lovat and Beauly always attracts a huge crowd. Lovat are current holders although it took a last minute Greg Matheson goal to earn a 2-2 draw. Competition rules meant Lovat kept the trophy as holders. The 2010 clash was postponed because of the bad weather so Lovat also held onto the trophy as holders. Goals from Ryan Ferguson and Jimmy MacKenzie cancelled out a Sean Stewart strike to see Lovat win 2-1 in 2009. Both sides have been training hard for this encounter and shinty supporters from all over the country will there to see the clash. Graham Cameron is the match referee. Throw up is at 1pm and the 2012 match will also feature on the Camanachd Association's Shinty YouTube website. |