Shire battle to net vital league win

Perthshire men’s first team kept their top of the league position in the MNL Division Three following a 3-2 win against Highland.

The visitors were two ahead midway through the first half. Shire would pull one back from a short corner as half-time approached.

That momentum was carried into the second period and Perth netted a leveller before securing victory with a penalty stroke 10 minutes from time.

A Czub (2) and M Robertson were on target for Shire.

Meanwhile, It was a third successive win for Perthshire men’s second team at the weekend, defeating Madras men’s first team 3-1.

Shire’s dominance in the opening 20 minutes was rewarded when Fleming put away the resultant penalty flick.

However, Madras would retaliate shortly after with a goal from a quick counter attacking move.

With the scores level an impressive solo dribble from Sek restored the Perth lead. And then Fleming added another, with a penalty flick, to round off the triumph.

Perthshire ladies’second team recorded a 5-0 win over Blairgowrie.

The ladies’third squad taught Dundee University’s fourth team a harsh lesson by winning 9-0.

U16 Boys National Club Cup

Perthshire’s Under-16 boys played three games in the Club Cup at the National Hockey Centre in Glasgow on Sunday.

They defeated Hillhead 3-0 and then netted a close-fought 1-0 victory. In their final game, against Grove Menzieshill, the Perth team battled well but lost out 4-2.

The results put Perthshire into second place in their pool, which means they will play in a semi-final on Finals Day on Sunday, April 2.

Outdoor League weekend fixtures

Saturday: Men’s 1sts away to Aberdeen University Men’s 1sts (3pm), Ladies 1sts away to Watsonians Ladies A, Men’s 2nds away to Wanderers III, Ladies 2nds home to Wanderers II (3.30pm), Ladies 3rds home to Kinross II (2pm). Sunday: Ladies 1sts away to Stirling Wanderers Ladies 1sts.