MS United 2 – 2 Bon-Accord City
Bon-Accord City had keeper Hill to thank for going through to the last 32 of the Aberdeen FC Trophy. Hill made some excellent saves during this second round tie against MS United at New Advocates Park and was the hero when the penalty kicks were taken – saving three.
Results for 12th December
Luthermuir and Tarves both went out of the Scottish Amateur Cup while Echt’s fourth round tie at Dalmuir United was postponed. Lads Club Amateurs defeated St Laurence after extra time in the North of Scotland Amateur Cup and Woodside’s 100% record in Division One (East) finally came to an end when they were held at Johnshaven Athletic.
Johnshaven Athletic 0 – 4 Banchory
Johnshaven Athletic played host to Premier side Banchory in the Aberdeen FC Trophy on a cold wet day at Wairds Park. The visitors came out on top thanks to an excellent hat-trick from Craig Chalmers and a strike from Josh Gilbert. Banchory will now host Glendale or Portlethen United in the next round.
Fixtures for 12th December
In the Scottish Amateur Cup Luthermuir make the trip to Fife to face Kingdom Caledonian league leaders Leven United, Echt take on Dalmuir United who are currently in second place in the West of Scotland AFL Premier Division and Tarves visit Busby Amateurs of the Scottish AFL. Closer to home there are a number of North of Scotland Cup and AFC Trophy matches.
Results for 5th December
Bon-Accord City and Old Aberdonians both made it through to the fifth round of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup and Luthermuir enjoyed a 3-2 win in their delayed third round tie at Dundonald. Bankhead, Sportmans Club and Westhill all progressed in the North of Scotland Amateur Cup and Rattrays XI won at Hilton to extend their lead in Division Two (North).
Cup Draws made on 3rd December
The draws for the third round of the Aberdeen FC Trophy, the Association Trophy and the Dickie Trophy were made at the Executive Committee meeting on Thursday 3rd December, together with the quarter-final draws for all six divisional cups. The Association and Dickie Trophies have been kindly sponsored by Colin’s One Stop Motor Shop this season.
Fixtures for 5th December
A busy Saturday of cup action sees seven AAFA clubs in the Scottish Amateur Cup fourth round with Cowie Thistle probably facing the toughest task with a trip to Knockentiber. Still at the third round stage are Insch, Lads Club and Luthermuir. In the North of Scotland Cup Burghmuir meet Sportsmans Club and Westhill take on Glendale while there are also plenty of Aberdeen FC Trophy ties on the card.
Results for 28th November
Insch defeated Kintore in the second round of the Scottish Amateur Cup to set up a trip to Dunoon and there were third round victories for Grammar Rovers and Westdyke. Beacon Rangers picked up three points against Torry United to extend their advantage at the top of Division One (North) and Ellon Amateurs are now eight points clear in Division Two (East) after they won 2-1 at Mintlaw.
Fixtures for 28th November
Eight teams are still involved in Scottish Cup second and third round ties. Six of the oustanding North of Scotland Cup second round ties are also scheduled this weekend. In the league Premier leaders Bon Accord City travel to Stonehaven to meet Cowie Thistle while Division One (North) table-toppers Beacon Rangers host Torry Utd.
Results for 21st November
Luthermuir won 4-1 at Glendale Youth in their second round replay in the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup while Echt and Cowie Thistle booked their places in round four. Portlethen United maintained their two point advantage at the top of Division Three after they beat Cammachmore and nearest challengers Feughside won against Huntly Amateurs.