Students strike back for fine win

IN the Doc Ferry’s Premier Division, Riverside CSC looked like they would hold onto their 1-0 lead against the Medics and put pressure on Hilltown at the top of the table.

However, a late rally by the medical students saw them score twice in the dying minutes to cap off a solid performance.

They may well l ook back on the result as the one to ensure they play Premier Division football next season as they have eight first-team regulars in placement in Africa for the next two months, so will be left short-handed.

A 2-2 draw for Fintry Athletic against Hawkhill puts them in joint second spot with Riverside CSC and FC Kettledrum. They all trail Hilltown by six points, though Riverside and Kettledrum have a game in hand.

In the Balgay Bar First Division Cup, a 4-1 win by St James over Cairdy Thistle made it five group wins on the spin.

They top Group B and have earned a play-off spot against The Beat.

Ferry Mechanics’ 6-0 win over Cannon Fodder means they can book the other spot against Club 83 if they beat Stobswell this weekend.

A win for Stobswell will mean they go through also, with the Mechanics’ final game being left meaningless in the group.

In the Balgay Bar First Division, DK Raiders netted a last-minute goal to secure t hree vital points against Monifieth Hurricanes.

Raiders won despite being reduced to 10 men with only 30 minutes gone.

Their win opened up a seven-point gap between them and bottom team The Beat in the battle to avoid relegation.

Stobswell went i nto fourth with their 4-1 win over Club 83, who had Shaun Williamson on the scoresheet.

In the Trident Trophies Second Division Cup, only Bank Street Athletic are in the last four.

Sidlaw Albion’s 4-3 win over Fife Thistle B means they need a point in their final group game against Stobswell Athletic.

A win by more than three goals, though, will see Stobswell through.

Group B’s two slots will see at least one place decided this weekend if FC Boukir get a draw against Clark’s.

A 3-2 win over Cleppy Social, courtesy of Chris Reid’s penalty and one apiece from Eddie Grant and Allan Jarrett, puts Boukir in command of Group B.

Occidental’s 3-3 draw against Dundee City means they are out with a game to play.

It could mean Charlie’s Accies go through if they beat Occidental this weekend.

A draw for Cleppy Social against Dundee City would be a nightmare for both teams as they chase Accies for that semi-final spot. YESTERDAY

Kettledrum (red and black) outnumber DC Athletic. However, it was the Blues who won this Doc Ferry’s Premier Division Cup tie.

This Hilltown Hotspurs player is outpaced by his Park Tool opponent. However, it was Hotspurs who triumphed 4-2.

This Dryburgh player is surrounded by three DUSC opponents. The tangerines came out on top in the match by 3-1.