NORTH FOOTBALL

St Duthus booked their place in the Jock MacKay Cup final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against semi-final opponents Thurso at Sir George's Park.

A first-half double in a fourminute spell from ScottMiller gave Saints a 2-0 interval lead.

The Vikings, who pulled a goal back late on through substitute Martin Ross, had defender Kerr Mackay sent off after he picked up two yellow cards in quick succession.

The 10menhad a chance to level in the closing stages but Saints goalkeeper SteveMartin pulled off a magnificent save to deny Ross.

It was third time lucky for the Tain Saints, who had lost the previous two encounters against the Vikings this season.

In the other semi-final, Orkney defeated Halkirk United 3-2 despite playing the second half with out goalkeeper Cameron McConnachie, who was sent off.

But despite trailing 2-1 at the break the islanders went on to win the tie thanks to a second-half double from Chris Hellewell.

Mark Berry gaveOrkney the lead butHalkirk hit back with two goals from GordyMacNab, one from the penalty spot.

The final will take place in Invergordon on April 15.

In the league, a last-minute winner from Lucasz Geruzel earned Golspie Sutherland all three points in a 3-2 victory against Alness United at King George V Park.

Ali MacKinnon twice fired Alness in front but Golspie responded with a Geruzel penalty and a Colin MacRae goal, before Geruzel's late winner.

– Inverness Athletic v Orkney, Thurso v Halkirk United. Rangers. St Duthus v Brora