Dryburgh in final after superb semi showing

DRYBURGH Ladies won 2-1 away to Glasgow Girls U/23 in an SWFL Division Two Cup semi-final. It was a fantastic display by the Dundee girls to take them into the final

Dryburgh’s early pressure paid dividends, as Erin Ross played a lovely pass to set up Steffi Simson, who made no mistake from 15 yards.

The Dundee girls doubled their advantage before the break through Hope Ramage.

The ’Burgh defence was being well marshalled by resolute defending from Aimee Sturrock and Aimee Robertson.

However, the home lot came near to scoring with an effort which struck the bar.

Dryburgh went close when Ross was inches away from heading home a Ramage cross.

With five minutes remaining, Glasgow Girls pulled a goal back with a shot from 20 yards but Dryburgh held on to make the final.

DRYBURGH U/17 beat Hutchison Vale 2-0 in the SWF East/South East U/17 League in Edinburgh.

The Dryburgh front three of Katie Shaw, Gabby Watt and Amy Reilly were starting to cause the Hutchie backline problems and the opening goal soon came.

The lively Shaw exchanged a one-two with Kirsty Robertson, before netting.

Then Shaw added her and the Dundee side’s second.

Abby Schofield then fired in a shot that was well held by the home keeper.

DRYBURGH U/15 drew 2-2 against East Fife Violets at Lochee Park.

The visitors took the lead when a neat ball found their No 9 who netted.

After the break the game continued to be fairly even but, with Dryburgh pressing for the equaliser, a ball across the box was met at the back past by the Fifers’ No 8 who made it 2-0.

Hannah Marsh pulled one back, then Deryn Turner stayed calm to slot home the equaliser.

As time ticked on, both sides continued to try to win the game, attacking at every opprtunity.

Dryburgh birthday girl Sarah McIntosh made a good save to earn her side a point right at the death.

DRYBURGH U/14 beat Forfar Farmington Cobras 7-3 at Lochee Park. ’Burgh scorers were Klara Brady (2), Kiara Moran (2), Olivia Hurrell (2) and Skye Middleton.

DRYBURGH U/13 travelled to take on Scone Thistle in the SWF East Tayside 2 U/13 League.

The Dundee girls won 3-2 with goals from Abbie Etchels, Ellis Cairney and Ellie Leslie.

This game was played in a very friendly manner between two well matched teams.

Dryburgh Player of the Match was Ellie Craig.

Two against one as Dryburgh U/14 (wine) face Farmington Cobras.

This Dryburgh Athletic U/15 player pursues her East Fife opponent.