Camanachd Cup Macaulay Cup MacTavish Cup Celtic Society Cup
Sutherland Cup Balliemore Cup Strathdearn Cup Bullough Cup
Kyles suffered a blow after five minutes when Callum Miller had to go off with a hamstring problem so Donald Irvine went to full back.
Glenurquhart were on top during the early stages but Kyles went in front on 17 minutes. Andrew King sent a free-hit down the right to Robbie MacLeod. His cross to the back post was missed by everyone so Martin MacFadyen ran back to stop the ball going out for a shy. MacFadyen sent a swerving ball into the goal area and it deceived Glenurquhart goalie Garry MacKintosh, dropping into the corner of the net.
A minute later, Michael Fraser came on in attack for an injured Fraser Heath, with Connor Golabeck dropping into the back four to replace Heath.
Kyles’ goalie John Whyte did well to keep out a deflected Ally MacKintosh shot from distance on 39 minutes.
Glenurquhart had also lost Neale Reid through injury in the first half but they drew level five minutes from half time. John Whyte did well to save a Daniel MacKintosh shot which came through a ruck of players but James MacPherson was quickly onto the rebound to score.
Both keepers were called into action a minute into the second half. First John Whyte threw himself to his right to protect his goal. Then play immediately switched to the other end where Garry MacKintosh used his body to stop Kyles regaining the lead.
Kyles Athletic were the stronger side during the final half hour of the contest and they went on to score three more times to win the game. Sandy MacKenzie put them back in front on 61 minutes. Roddy MacDonald shot goalwards following a Gordon Whyte free-hit. Garry MacKintosh made the save but MacKenzie followed up to score.
Gordon Whyte made it 3-1 five minutes later. Glenurquhart failed to clear a Kyles attack and Robbie MacLeod drifted the ball to the back post where Innes MacDonald knocked it down to Gordon Whyte who swept the ball into the net.
The visitors were awarded a penalty by referee Innes Wood on 88 minutes when Connor Golabeck seemed to be penalised. However, Garry MacKintosh saved Gordon Whyte’s spot-hit with his feet. As the ball broke, Kyles were awarded a free-hit just outside the ‘D’ which Gordon Whyte played to Roddy MacDonald who ran in at the back post to score.
There was still time for brothers Roddy MacDonald and Innes MacDonald to exchange passes forward from midfield. Again referee Wood pointed to the penalty spot, this time penalising keeper MacKintosh for throwing his stick. The goalie redeemed himself, however, stretching high to turn away Innes MacDonald’s effort from the spot which was heading in just under the bar. Kyles now top the table on goal difference. Newtonmore 3 Lochaber 0 Newtonmore go fourth in shinty’s top flight after they beat Lochaber 3- 0 at The Eilan.
Newtonmore took the lead on 29 minutes when Rory Kennedy justified his selection in the forward line with the game’s opening goal. Glen MacKintosh added a second on 34 minutes and it stayed that way until the interval.
Iain Robinson got in on the act with a goal on 34 minutes to round off the 3- 0 win. Glasgow Mid Argyll 1 Kilmallie 0 Glasgow Mid Argyll and Kilmallie met in the league for the second time this season. GMA were 2-1 winners at Canal Parks at the end of March and they secured what could yet prove to be a crucial 1- 0 victory in this one at Yoker.
GMA were along usual lines with boss George Hay having a full squad to choose from. Kilmallie’s suspension woes continued and manager Mark MacPherson was without Duncan Rodger who served a one game ban following his red card against Inverness, whilst Michael Rodger started a two-game ban for passing through the disciplinary points threshold.
The only goal of the game came early in the match. There were only six minutes played when Craig Anderson sent the ball into the ‘D’ and Garry Luke ran in to produce a good finish from a tight angle.
Kilmallie’s cause wasn’t helped by two red cards. First Aaron Sandison picked up a yellow card for a wild swing and then received a second yellow for something said to referee Robert Baxter.
Liam Cameron was sent off following a challenge on Garry Luke.
Both will miss this weekend’s Artemis Macaulay Cup tie against Kyles Athletic at Tighnabruaich.
Marine Harvest North Division 1
Kingussie 2 Newtonmore 2 Newtonmore came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Kingussie in the Badenoch reserve team derby in front of a large crowd at The Dell on Friday April 21.
Kingussie resisted the temptation to field their more experienced players such as Ronald Ross, John Gibson or Garry Munro, whilst Rory Fraser was an unused substitute.
Newtonmore’s Danny Macrae made a welcome return to shinty following an absence of over two years but having taken a knock in training during the week, he started the 6.30pm throw-up on the bench.
With Kenny Ross full centre and Scott Campbell wing centre, Newtonmore had the better of the first half but they fell behind to a Bradley Harvey goal on 10 minutes. Kingussie had a shy on the left which found Kevin Thain and his strike was well saved by Newtonmore goalkeeper Callum Grover. But the rebound came out to Bradley Harvey and his well-struck shot from edge of box gave the keeper no chance.
The second half was a fairly even affair.
On 59 minutes, Danny MacRae came off the bench in place of Orsten Gardiner, with Macrae going into full forward.
Kingussie looked to have won the game when Bradley Harvey got his and his side’s second goal of the evening on 70 minutes. Kevin Thain fed the ball to Harvey on the right and he had time to steady himself before sending a rocket shot high into the net, suffering a knock in the process.
The game had now sprung to life and, just a minute later, Calum Stewart halved the deficit. From the throw-up, Newtonmore pressed the home defence and they worked the ball to Callum Stewart who found space on the right and, after his initial effort had been blocked, he shot across the Kingussie keeper Robert Shiells to make it 2-1.
With 12 minutes remaining, the stage was set for Danny Macrae to make an impact and he did just that when he ran in on goal to get on the end of a ’More shy by the corner flag on the left. Macrae took a touch before cleverly flicking the ball into the net to make it 2-2.
Kingussie keeper Robert Shiells was the man of the match, making a number of excellent saves.
Kingussie stay top of the table on goal difference, although they have played a game more than second-placed Newtonmore. Fort William 2 Kinlochshiel 3 The Kinlochshiel and Fort William second teams met for the second successive Saturday.
This was to be a noon league encounter at Kirkton but the match was switched to An Aird on Friday morning when it was ruled ’Shiel’s pitch couldn’t host two matches.
A Donnie Walker goal gave Fort William victory in their Aberdein Considine Sutherland Cup tie a week earlier, but this time a Scott MacLean goal a couple of minutes from time gave ’Shiel a 3-2 win.
Victor Smith fired Fort William into a 16 minute lead, but Duncan Matheson made it 1-1 at the break with a goal on 39 minutes.
Neil Fraser put ’Shiel 2-1 ahead on 62 minutes but Victor Smith got his second on 69 minutes.
The winning goal came with just two minutes remaining when Scot MacLean scored to give ’Shiel both points. Glenurquhart 2 Skye Camanachd 3 The Skye seconds beat Glenurquhart’s second team by the odd goal in five in their noon throw up at Blairbeg.
Skye raced into a 2- 0 lead with goals from Connor Gilpin on six minutes and Ross Gordon on 20 minutes.
However, a Calum Miller goal on 35 minutes cut Skye’s lead at the break.
A David MacLennan penalty on 55 minutes restored parity but the winner came on 65 minutes when Ross Gordon got his second, volleying the ball into the corner of the net to give Skye their first league win of the season.
Marine Harvest South Division 1
Kyles Athletic 0 Lochside Rovers 3 Lochside Rovers go second in the table on goal difference after they beat the Kyles Athletic second team 3- 0 at Tighnabruaich.
Craig MacDougall gave Lochside the lead on 22 minutes with the only goal of the first half.
Iain MacMillan made it 2- 0 on 53 minutes and Craig MacDougall got his second to make it 3-1 with 15 minutes remaining.
A special mention must go to Lochside’s Daniel Sloss, only 14, but looks a great prospect for the future
The sides are also scheduled to meet at the same venue in the Aberdein Considine Sutherland Cup second round this coming Saturday, throw-up noon. Col Glen 0 Bute 0 Bute and Col Glen shared the points in a goal-less draw at Glendaruel.
The match doubled up for the Hamish Carmichael Memorial Trophy. With the game ending in a draw, the sides went straight to a penalty shoot- out to determine the destination of the trophy which Bute won 3-1.
Marine Harvest North Division 2
Caberfeidh 2 Strathspey Camanachd 1 With table toppers Glengarry in cup action, the Caberfeidh colts took the opportunity to draw level on points at the top of the table with a 2-1 win over third placed Strathspey Camanachd at Castle Leod.
Ruaraidh McCreadie put Caberfeidh ahead on 28 minutes and they took that lead into the break.
Conor Aubrey levelled a minute after the re-start but Caberfeidh’s John Ritchie grabbed the winner on 65 minutes.
Caberfeidh now only trail Glengarry on goal difference, but they have played a game more. Lochaber 10 Strathglass 1 The Lochaber reserves overcame the Strathglass reserves 10-1 at Spean Bridge.
Keith Neville on three minutes and Sam Lees on six minutes had Lochaber 2- 0 ahead.
Lachlan Campbell on 12 minutes and Stuart Matheson a couple of minutes later doubled the home side’s advantage. A second from Keith Neville on 36 minutes made it 5- 0 at half time. Neil MacDonald added a sixth a minute after the re-start and although Barry John Phimister pulled a goal back on 66 minutes, a second from Lachlan Campbell a couple of minutes later followed by Neil MacDonald’s second on 70 minutes made it 8-1.
Lachlan Campbell completed his hat-trick on 77 minutes and Stuart Matheson got his second to make it 10-1 with six minutes remaining.
The win means Lochaber climb to fourth in the division. Inverness 0 Lovat 10 The Lovat reserves were too strong for an under-strength Inverness reserve side, winning 10- 0 at The Bught Park.
A number of first team absentees and some player unavailability left Inverness boss Allan Macleod short.
Lovat’s Duncan Collings served the second game of a two match suspension.
The goals were shared between just two players; youngster Cameron MacMillan and the more experienced Raymond Rennie.
Raymond Rennie broke the deadlock on 28 minutes and Cameron MacMillan made it 2- 0 on 38 minutes. Rennie got his second a couple of minutes later to make it 3- 0 at the break.
Raymond Rennie took his tally to six goals with efforts on 50, 60, 65 and 75 minutes.
Rennie then turned provider as Cameron MacMillan netted a seven minute hat-trick as goals on 79, 84 and 86 minutes took his total for the day to four. Boleskine P Lochcarron P The match between Boleskine and Lochcarron at Smith Park was postponed as a mark of respect and to allow the Boleskine players attended the funeral of Pat MacDonald.
The match will be re-scheduled for a later date. Kilmallie P Lewis Camanachd P The match between the Kilmallie reserves and Lewis Camanachd at The Canal Parks will be re-arranged for a later date.
Marine Harvest South Division 2
Inveraray 6 Strachur 0 League leaders Inveraray reserves and second-placed Strachur met at The Winterton with the home side running out 6- 0 winners.
Inveraray veteran defender Andrew McMurdo began a twomatch suspension for passing through the disciplinary points threshold.
Veterans David Robertson and Euan McMurdo had Inveraray 2- 0 ahead with goals on seven and 19 minutes.
Young Ruaridh Graham added a third on 36 minutes.
Euan McMurdo showed he still remembers where the goals are, taking his tally to four goals with efforts on 65, 70 and 87 minutes. Oban Lorn 3 Aberdour 0 Oban Lorn notched their first win of the season when they beat the Aberdour second team 3- 0 at Ganavan.
Euan MacCorquodale gave the home side the lead on 31 minutes and scored his second double in successive matches on 58 minutes.
Drew Walker made it 3- 0 five minutes from time. Dunoon Camanachd 1 Glasgow Mid Argyll 2 A late Luke Thornton goal gave the Glasgow Mid Argyll second team a 2-1 win over Dunoon Camanachd at The Dunoon Stadium.
Ewan MacLeod gave GMA the lead after 15 minutes.
This was Dunoon’s first home match of the season and they drew level on 35 minutes when Iain Grant scored.
The winner came seven minutes from time when Luke Thornton’s goal gave GMA the points, lifting them to fourth in the table.
WCA round-up
The Marine Harvest Valerie Fraser Cup semi-finalists are known following the Women’s Camanachd Association fixtures at the weekend.
Marine Harvest Valerie Fraser Cup - quarter finals
Badenoch & Strathspey 1 Lochaber 2 Valerie Fraser Cup holders Lochaber are through to the semi-finals after they beat Badenoch & Strathspey 2-1 in their 1.30pm throw-up at The Dell.
Alison MacVicar and Missy Cameron got the goals with Zoe Reid replying for Badenoch & Strathspey. Lovat 1 Fort William 0 Lovat notched their first win of the season, beating Fort William 1- 0 in their 2.30pm throw-up at Balgate.
Nikki Grant got the all-important goal. Fort William’s Zoe Smith was close to a leveller, with her effort ruled out for offside. Cowal & Bute 0 Aberdour 21 The more established Aberdour side proved too much for Cowal & Bute, winning 21- 0 in their 12.30pm throw-up at Strachurmore.
Dawn Ryan scored six times, Annie Butterworth netted four, Katie Booth claimed a hat-trick, both Niamh Donnelly and Megan McFarlane bagged doubles whilst Kirsty Fraser, Easnadh Reddington, Katy Smith and Rosie Mulligan got the others. Skye Camanachd W/O v Glasgow Mid Argyll 2016 Valerie Fraser Cup runners up Skye Camanachd are through to the semi-finals after Glasgow Mid Argyll were unable to field a team for their tie at Pairc nan Laoch, Portree, on Saturday April 22.
Fixtures
Saturday April 29 Artemis Macaulay Cup First Round Aberdour v Glasgow MA David Mitchell - 3pm Fort William v Glenurquhart Archie Ritchie - 3pm Inveraray v Oban Celtic Willie MacDonald Kingussie v Lochaber Graham Cameron Kinlochshiel v Lovat John Angus Gillies Oban Cam v Ballachulish Deek Cameron This game is being played at Ballachulish Skye v Newtonmore Neil Ferguson Aberdein Considine Sutherland Cup Second Round Aberdour v Kingussie Neil MacDonald - noon Fort William v Oban Lorn Brian MacKay - noon Glenurquhart v Boleskine John Matheson Lochaber v Glengarry Iain Kennedy Kyles Ath v Lochside Rovers Scott McNeil - noon Newtonmore v Lochcarron Martin MacLean Caberfeidh v Inverness Steven MacLachlan Bute vCaithness Ross Brown Marine Harvest Premiership Kyles Athletic v Kilmallie Lachie Wood Marine Harvest National Division Caberfeidh v Beauly Innes Wood Marine Harvest North Division 1 Aberdeen Uni v Beauly Andy MacLean Marine Harvest South Division 1 Col Glen v Taynuilt Des McNulty Glenorchy v Kilmory Robert Baxter All throw-ups 2.30pm unless stated.
Results
Friday April 21 Marine Harvest North Division 1 Kingussie 2 v 2 Newtonmore Saturday April 22 Balliemore Cup 2nd round Beauly 6 v 0 Glenorchy Aberdeen Uni 0 v 11 Caberfeidh Fort William 2 v 1Aberdour Kilmory 0 v 3 Oban Celtic Skye 3 v 1 Strathglass Tayforth 1 v 5 Inverness Taynuilt 5 v 2 Ballachulish Strathdearn Cup 1st round Beauly 0 v 8 Glengarry Marine Harvest Premiership Glasgow MA 1 v 0 Kilmallie Glenurquhart 1 v 4 Kyles Ath Kinlochshiel 2 v 0 Kingussie Lovat 2 v 1 Oban Camanachd Newtonmore 3 v 0 Lochaber Marine Harvest North Division 1 Glenurquhart 2 v 3 Skye Fort William 2 v 3 Kinlochshiel Marine Harvest South Division 1 Col Glen 0 v 0 Bute Kyles Ath 0 v 3 Lochside Rovers Marine Harvest North Division 2 Boleskine P– P Lochcarron Due to bereavement Caberfeidh 2 v 1 Strathspey Inverness 0 v 10 Lovat Kilmallie Pv P Lewis Tie to be rescheduled Lochaber 10 v 1 Strathglass Marine Harvest South Division 2 Dunoon 1 v 2 Glasgow MA Inveraray 6 v 0 Strachur Oban Lorn 3 v 0 Aberdour