University win the Aberdeen FC Trophy
University won the Aberdeen FC Trophy on Friday evening with a 4-2 win over Cowie Thistle at Heathryfold. The Uni’ went 2-1 up in the first half and extended the lead with two goals after the interval. Cowie pulled a goal back to make it 4-2 but the Uni’ held out to lift the trophy for the first time since 1967.
Fixtures for 25th and 27th May
The final of the Premier Trophy will be played next Wednesday at Keith Park between Bon Accord City and the winners of the semi final between Banchory and Burghmuir. In the Association Trophy Cowie Thistle will host Old Aberdonians in the quarter final and Echt take on Glendale XI at Balgownie in a semi final tie. On Monday Cove Thistle go up against University in a Premier Division game which could well be vital in determining the destination of the title.
Results for 20th and 21st May
Banchory won through to the final of the Premier Trophy on Thursday, eventually defeating Burghmuir 6-3 after extra time. On Wednesday Old Aberdonians reached the quarter finals, and Glendale XI and Sportsmans Club the semi finals, of the Association Trophy. In Division One (East) FC Geldie and Hazlehead Utd both won while Theologians drew with Johnshaven Athletic.
Results for 18th May
Echt kept their title hopes alive with a comfortable 6-1 victory at home to Cowie Thistle. Mintlaw also enjoyed an easy win as they cruised to a 5-0 win at University Colts. In Division Two (East) Glendale were the happier of the sides after they drew 3-3 with Stoneywood Amateurs. They now need two points from their remaining two games to take the league title.
Fixtures for 23rd May
As the league season moves into it’s final stages next Saturday sees the final games for many teams. In Division Two (North) Cammachmore host Mintlaw in a game which could still be important in deciding who is relegated. Glendale’s games against Rothie Rovers may still decide the destination of the Division Two (East) title depending on how games go this week.
Cove Thistle 1 – 4 Echt
Cove Thistle still need all three points from their last game against University to secure the Premier League title. Echt’s keeper Stephen Garden was the star of the match, saving a penalty and then scoring from inside his own eighteen yard box.
Results for 16th May
Bucksburn United are the Division Two (North) champions after they defeated Feughside 8-4. Cove Thistle missed out on the chance to claim the Premier Division crown as they lost 4-1 to Echt. Many games fell victim to the heavy rain but in the games that were played Huntly Ams improved their chances of avoiding the drop from Division Two (North) with a win while both Mintlaw and Cammachmore lost.
Fixtures for 18th to 22nd May
Next Monday’s Premier Division fixtures are provisional and depend on the result of tonight’s Aberdeen FC Trophy semi final. If Echt win then they will play Banchory and University will play Cowie. If University win then they will play Westdyke and Echt will play Cowie. Also on Monday there’s a potentially decisive clash in Division Two (East) between Stoneywood Ams and Glendale.
Results for 13th May and 14th May
Thursday evening saw University progress to the final of the Aberdeen FC Trophy final as they defeated Echt 3-0. University will now meet Cowie Thistle in the final. On Wednesday Sportsmans Club clinched the Division One (North) title with a 4-1 win at Lads Club Amateurs. Kincorth kept their Premier title chances alive by beating Great Western 1-0.
Results for 11th and 12th May
In Tuesday night’s only game University drew 1-1 with Nicolls Ams in the Premier Division. On Monday Echt defeated Burghmuir 2-1 to keep their slim Premier title hopes alive. In Division Two (North) both Bucksburn Utd and Newmachar Utd won. Glendale drew at Ellon Thistle which knocked the home side out of the Division Two (East) race.