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Press and Journal
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Lovat claim derby bragging rights and boost survival chances with victory against Beauly
Lovat's 3-0 victory over Beauly was about much more than claiming the derby bragging rights as the win also boosted the Balgate men's Mowi Premiership survival chances. During an even first half, Sam Stubbs put Lovat ahead with a strike from distance on the right. Marc MacLachlan added a fine solo effort, juggling the ball away from two defenders on the left before sending a glorious drive over the keeper's left shoulder into the far corner of the net. Greg Matheson made it 3-0 and although Lovat still occupy the second relegation spot, they are now level on points with Kinlochshiel. Kyles and Skye are a point better off with Caberfeidh two points above the drop zone. Lovat manager Iain Nicolson said: 'This fixture means a lot to both clubs but I've tried to get the players to take the emotion and passion out of their minds, so it doesn't affect our game. 'I feel they've done that, and we've taken maximum points from Beauly this season. 'I was missing five players today but that didn't affect us, and we deservedly won. There was a 15 minute period at the start where we were tense and they had a couple of opportunities but once we settled and scored the first goal it was a bit easier. 'I'm delighted for Sam, Marc, and Greg who produced really good finishes and we also kept a clean sheet with a solid defensive performance and Graeme Macmillan turned in a good display. 'It's a quick turnaround now as we've our rearranged game against Caberfeidh on Tuesday but going into that with confidence helps a lot.' Beauly remain bottom and co-managers Niall MacLennan and Gregor Mccormick are giving promising keeper Lennox Stewart game time as regular goalie Lee Dunbar won't be available next season. Newtonmore closed the gap at the top of the table to a single point when they beat Kinlochshiel 3-0. Newtonmore's determination to get the job done was evident from the first minute when Iain Robinson fired a 25-yarder high into the net. Matthew Sloss and Declan Brannan completed the scoring before the 20-minute mark. Newtonmore manager Peter Ross said: 'We played some really nice shinty and we're starting to prove the doubters wrong. 'The league title is in our own hands and although Kingussie, Oban Camanachd and Fort William will say the same, they have difficult games ahead. Steven Macdonald was tremendous for us again. 'He knows what to do before the ball comes to him and he's a great leader. 'July's a big month for us, ending with a game against Kingussie but it's started well.' Kyles Athletic's fixture with Caberfeidh was postponed due to an unplayable field. Lochaber and Inveraray will contest the Ferguson Transport & Shipping Balliemore Cup Final, after both won their semis 4-1 at Taynuilt. Lochaber led Col Glen 3-1 after just 10 minutes with Shaun Nicolson, Ben Delaney and Findlay MacDonald scoring and Neilly Mcnaughton countering. Max Campbell added a second half penalty. Lochaber boss Ally Ferguson said: 'Ryan Johnstone, Martin Johnstone and Gregor Cameron were stand-outs and it's great to get to the final.' Two-goal Lewis Montgomery helped Inveraray beat Inverness 4-1 Fraser Watt and John Perry's own goal also counted with Charlie MacDonald replying. Glasgow Mid Argyll go third in the Mowi National Division after beating Glenurquhart 5-4. GMA travelled with just 12 players and fell behind to goals from Daniel MacLean and Charlie MacLeod, but Ross Brown's brace and Calum McLay had the visitors 3-2 ahead at half-time. Another from Charlie MacLeod levelled but Calum McLay's second and Ross Brown's hat-trick goal came before John Barr's counter. GMA boss Alan MacRae said: 'I'm delighted with the gritty performance and our 12 men dug in to grind out the result against a young, mobile Glen team. 'We just about edged it in chances created and it was definitely an exciting game with good chances at either end.'
BBC News
15-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Kingussie & Fort William extending winning runs
Champions Kingussie, 5-2 winners over Lovat, and newly promoted Fort William who defeated Beauly 1-0, extended their winning Premiership runs to all three games this contrast Skye, 4-0 losers away to Oban Camanachd, and Kyles who went down 4-2 to Caberfeidh, still seek their first points along with flying start in the National Division received a setback when they were pegged back to a 1-all draw on The Dell, Marc MacLachlan's early opener for Lovat was soon cancelled by Thomas Borthwick before Ruaraidh Anderson and Roddy Young put Kingussie 3-1 up. Into the second half, Danny Kelly made it 3-2 but Anderson completed his hat trick to clinch it for William's game at An Aird against the other newly-promoted side Beauly remained goalless until Victor Smith broke the deadlock after 70 from Ross Campbell and one each from Ross MacMillan and Scott Campbell saw Oban Camanachd comfortably strolled to a 3-0 half time lead at home to Kyles with a double from Logan Beaton and one from Craig the second half, the sides had a penalty apiece where Connor Kennedy pulled one back for Kyles before Kevin Bartlett made it 4-1. An Ian McCall own goal then proved too little too late for the second tier, Ben Delaney struck for Lochaber before Scott Harvey equalised for Bute in the penultimate Glasgow Mid Argyll edged visitors Kilmallie 1-0, Inveraray had a 3-1 home win over Strathglass and Col Glen overwhelmed Glenurquhart 4-1 in Drumnadrochit.
