Fixtures for 12th March
The two outstanding ties in the North of Scotland Cup third round are due to be played this Saturday with Hazlehead United hosting Mearns United and Kaimhill United at Kincorth. Ellon Amateurs take on Cove Thistle in a White Cup semi-final with Stoneywood Amateurs awaiting the winners while in the AFC Trophy Glendale Youth play Huntly in the second round and there are two third round ties on the card.
Results for 5th and 9th March
Woodside defeated Newmachar United in their AFC Trophy tie under the floodlights at Lochside Park on Wednesday evening and will now host Rothie Rovers in round four. On Saturday, Kincorth reached the final of the Premier Trophy after victory against Sportsmans Club in a high scoring semi-final and St Laurence won on penalties against Portlethern United to book their place in the last four of the Dickie Trophy.
Fixtures for 5th March
The Soccer World North of Scotland Cup takes centre stage on Saturday with one second round and fourteen third round ties on the fixture list. In the Dickie Trophy quarter-final St Laurence host Portlethen United at Laurencekirk while Sportsmans Club and Kincorth in the Premier Trophy semi-final should be keenly contested with Echt waiting for the winners in the final.
General Committee Meeting – 10th March 2011
The next General Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 10th March. The meeting will be held in the International Lounge in the Richard Donald Stand at Pittodrie Stadium and starts at 7.30pm. All clubs are asked to attend.
Nicolls Amateurs 1 – 1 MS United
One point separated these two mid table teams prior to kick off and at the end of a well contested game there was no change as it finished 1-1. MS United went ahead early in the second half through Gunn but this was quickly cancelled out by Nicolls’ Ord.
Results for 26th February
Echt defeated Westdyke on penalties to reach the final of the Premier Trophy and there were also semi-final wins for Lads Club Amateurs in the Stephen Shield and Westhill in the Barclay Cook Cup. Torry United and Stonehaven Athletic both progressed to the fourth round of the Aberdeen FC Trophy and Johnshaven Athletic extended their lead at the top of Division Two (East) with victory against Highland Hotel.
Fixtures for 26th February
There’s a top-of-the-table clash in the Premier Division this weekend as leaders Kincorth meet second-placed Cowie Thistle. Insch against Rattrays XI in Division One (North) and RGU v Hilton in Division One (East) also look important in their promotion battles. Westdyke meet Echt in a Premier Trophy semi-final tie and Lads Club Amateurs host Great Western United at the same stage of the Stephen Shield.
RGU 1 – 1 Blackburn
This was one of only four games played in the Aberdeenshire AFA today and second and third placed in Division One (East) clashed, with both teams chasing the points to catch leaders Cove Thistle. First half goals from RGU’s Ian Campbell and Blackburn’s Michael Dunn left the honours even after both keepers had good games.
Results for 19th February
The fixture card was decimated by heavy rain with only four games going ahead. St Laurence defeated Trophies International in the third round of the Dickie Trophy and will now host Portlethen United in the quarter-finals. It was honours even between RGU and Blackburn in their Division One (East) encounter at Kaimhill and Hilton closed the gap on the leaders following their 5-2 win against Ellon Amateurs.
Halliburton 4 – 1 RGU
Despite giving up ground rights to get this game played Halliburton ran out comfortable winners. After Halliburton opened the scoring inside 30 seconds through Kyle Jacques RGU levelled things with a goal from Craig Thain. A fine 30 yard strike from Allan Gebbie and a Nicol Webster brace proved too much for the students in the second half.