Results for 6th November
Banchory and Westhill were the only AAFA sides to make it through to the fourth round of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup and two local sides will be involved in replays after Grammar FPs drew 1-1 with Bellshill and Halliburton’s encounter with Bishopton Athletic ended in a similar scoreline. Glentanar Reflex beat JS XI 2-1 to set up a Chattan Rovers Cup semi-final against Torphins who defeated St Laurence.
Cup Draws made on 4th November
The draws for the third round of the Aberdeen FC Trophy, the Association Trophy and the Dickie Trophy were made at the General Committee Meeting on Thursday 4th November, together with the semi-final draws for all six divisional cup competitions.
North of Scotland Amateur Cup – Second Round Draw
The draw for the Second Round of the Soccer World North of Scotland Amateur Cup was made at the North of Scotland Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday 3rd November.
Friendly Needed this Saturday
Kincorth AFC are looking for friendly match this Saturday (6th November). They can supply a pitch if opposition can organise a referee. Any clubs who are available should contact David Reid on 01224 875551 or 07802 933885.
Fixtures for 6th November
In the Scottish Cup Third Round many Aberdeenshire sides are travelling to the West of Scotland including Cowie Thistle and Blackburn who both face Largs sides. Tough games can be expected for Grammar FPs who welcome Bellshill to Rubislaw and Woodside who host Kennoway. In local cup action ARI Thistle meet MS United in the AFC Trophy and Nicolls Ams visit Ellon Ams in the Association Trophy.
Kaimhill United 1 – 0 Theologians
Kaimhill United move to within a point of Theologians in the league after today’s win. The game was marred by a serious injury to Theo’s Graham Cruickshank. Kaimhill’s win came courtesy of a second-half penalty scored by Christopher Birnie.
Results for 30th October
The final two second round replays in North Section of the the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup were resolved on Saturday with both of the winners travelling to Ayrshire in round three. Glendale XI defeated McTeagle and will visit Ardrossan Castle Rovers in the next round while Newburgh head to Troon after knocking out MS United. Rothie Rovers edged out University Colts to reach the semis the Barclay Cook Cup.
Fintray Thistle in Goalkeeper Search
Fintray Thistle are looking for a new goalkeeper due to their current one moving away with work commitments. Potential candidates should call Gordon Booth on 07730 638488.
General Committee Meeting – 4th November
The next General Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 4th November. 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.
Aberdeenshire AFA 2 – 1 Midlands AFA
Aberdeenshire AFA Select represented by Bon Accord City regained the George Stephen Trophy afer a hard fought game against Midlands Select. Philip Craig and Scott Craig got the goals which gave Aberdeenshire a 2-0 lead. With 15 minutes Craig Scringer got one back for the visitors but they couldn’t find an equaliser in the closing stages.