Echt 1 – 3 Nicolls Amateurs
Nicolls Amateurs will take on Kincorth in the final of the North of Scotland Amateur Cup after they defeated Echt 3-1 in their semi-final at Heathryfold on Sunday. First half goals from McNamara and Fleming gave Nicolls the advantage before Echt got one back through an own goal shortly after the break. Ord secured the win for Nicolls with six minutes remaining.
Fixtures for 30th April
In the AFC Trophy Stonehaven Athletic meet Nicolls Ams in the fourth round while Hazlehead Utd play Cove and Kincorth host Tarves at the quarter final stage. The only other cup tie sees Mearns Utd entertain Echt in the third round of the Association Trophy.
Results for 23rd and 24th April
Nicolls Amateurs defeated Echt 3-1 in the semi-final of the North of Scotland Amateur Cup at Heathryfold on Sunday. On Saturday, Woodside to make it through to the last four of the Aberdeen FC Trophy at the expense of Sportsmans Club and Rothie Rovers moved two points clear at the top of Division Two (East) following victory at Highland Hotel.
Cove Thistle Win the White Cup
Cove Thistle lifted this season’s White Cup with two goals in the final two minutes. Joe Gill and Edward Esson were the scorers in a tight encounter at Hillhead on Wednesday evening.
Results for 20th April
Cove Thistle lifted the White Cup with a 2-0 win against Stoneywood Amateurs at Hillhead on Wednesday. Division One (North) leaders Great Western United lost at home to West End and Mearns United moved into second place with a 3-2 victory at Hazlehead United. In Division Two (North), Don Athletic closed the gap on leaders Portlethen United and there were also wins for Scotstown Rovers and University Strollers.
Fixtures for 27th April
Next Wednesday Nicolls Amateurs face Lads Club Amateurs in the final of the Stephen Shield at Hillhead with a 7.15pm kick-off. There are league games on Monday and Wednesday evening, all kicking off at 6.45pm.
Kincorth 3 – 2 Cove Thistle (AET)
A Mark Hutchins hat-trick gave Kincorth a narrow victory over Cove Thistle in the first North of Scotland Cup semi-final. Craig Little scored both goals for Cove as they came from behind twice but were edged out in extra time in an exciting game at Heathryfold on Sunday.
Fixtures for 23rd and 24th April
Echt and Nicolls Amateurs meet at Heathryfold on Sunday to decide who will meet Kincorth in the final of this season’s Soccer World North of Scotland Cup. Sportsmans Club host Woodside at the quarter final stage of the Aberden FC Trophy.
Results for 18th April
RGU extended their lead at the top of Division One (East) with victory against Luthermuir and Hilton kept up their promotion challenge with a 3-2 win at Bucksburn United. West End picked three points in Division One (North) with a 2-0 home win against MS United while a single goal at Burghmuir was enough to allow Rothie Rovers to close the gap on Division Two (East) leaders Johnshaven Athletic to four points.
Keith Law
The Association was extremely saddened to learn of the death of Keith Law on Wednesday 13th April. Keith was a player in the AAFA and then refereed in the Association over many years. He was a very popular and well respected figure in local amateur football and will be sadly missed. The Association would like to pass on its sincere condolences to Keith’s family and friends at this very sad time. His funeral will take place at Aberdeen Crematorium (West Chapel) at 10.25am on Friday 22nd April.