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.
Results for 16th and 17th April
Kincorth beat Cove Thistle 3-2 after extra time on Sunday to reach the final of the Soccer World North of Scotland Amateur Cup. On Saturday, Postal ALC made it through to the final of the Dickie Trophy with a 5-3 win against St Laurence and Nicolls Amateurs will take on Lads Club Amateurs in the Stephen Shield final after winning at Mearns United on penalties.
Westhill claim the Barclay Cook Cup
Westhill claimed the Barclay Cook Cup on Wednesday evening at Hillhead after beating a spirited Kemnay Youth side 4-1. Darren Ross bagged a first half brace before David Graham pulled one back from the penalty spot just before half-time. Second period goals from Iain Jamieson and Alastair Rae saw Westhill home.
Results for 13th April
Westhill defeated Kemnay Youth 4-1 in the final of the Barclay Cook Cup. Kincorth, Dyce, Westdyke and Cowie Thistle all picked up three points in the Premier Division. The top three in Division One (North) all won while Division One (East) leaders RGU lost at Newmachar, allowing Blackburn and Cove Thistle to close the gap. St Laurence ended JS XI’s unbeaten Division Three record with a 5-3 win.
Fixtures for 20th April
Stoneywood Amateurs play Cove Thistle in the White Cup Final on Wednesday 20th April at Hillhead with a 7.15pm kick-off. All other midweek games next Monday and Wednesday kick-off at 6.45pm.
Results for 11th April
Mearns Utd boosted their Division One (North) title hopes with an exciting 5-4 win against MS Utd. Cove Thistle closed the gap on the leaders in Division One (East) with a convincing win at Luthermuir. It’s as you were at the top of Division Two (North) after Kaimhill United and Portlethen United drew 1-1 and JS XI remain unbeaten at the top of Division Three after a single goal victory against Cammachmore.
Fixtures for 16th and 17th April
Postal ALC meet St Laurence with a place in the Dickie Trophy final up for grabs. Also looking for a cup final berth are Mearns United and Nicolls Amateurs who play in a Stephen Shield semi final. On Sunday Kincorth play Cove Thistle at Heathryfold in the first Soccer World North of Scotland Cup semi final, kicking off at 3.00pm.