NICOLSON INSTITUTE U13 FOOTBALL NORTH of SCOTLAND CUP

 

Friday 16 November 2012, saw the Nicolson Institute U13 football squad travelling by ferry to the mainland to play Wick High School on Saturday 17 November.

 

Once on the mainland, the squad collected the Ullapool Primary School minibus and started the journey to Brora.  After an hour’s minibus journey en route, the squad stopped for food at Tesco’s Dingwall and then travelled to the accommodation at Brora Primary School/Community Centre.  After a good night’s sleep, the squad headed for Wick.

 

The game kicked off at 11am.  The game was very close with both teams playing good football.  The Nicolson boys took the lead through Shaun Riddell getting into the end of a corner, but just before half time, Wick equalised, making it 1-1 at half time.

 

In the 2^nd half, the game was still close but the Nicolson scored a second through Callum Macleod and with about 5 minutes remaining, the Nicolson scored a 3^rd through Paul Macphail.  The Nicolson will now have a home tie in the quarter finals.

 

Goal Scorers –            Shaun Riddell (1)

                                    Callum Macleod (1)

                                    Paul MacPhail (1)

 

Team – Euan Morrison, David MacPhee, Shaun Riddell, Steven Morrison,

  Lewis Brett (C), Euan Macdonald, Callum Macleod, Kyle Munro,

  Daniel Macleod, Alfie MacMillan, John Macleod,

  Subs – James Crichton, Paul MacPhail, Alexander Mackay and Lewis Macleod

 

After the game the squad were invited to attend the home fixture (Dudgeon Park) of Highland League Football Club Brora Rangers versus Huntly.

 

The boys were invited into the Board Room for a tour, before they went into the stand to watch both teams warming up. The boys were inspired to see local lad Martin Maclean starting for Brora, unfortunately they only saw 5 minutes of the games as they had to leave to catch the 6.15pm ferry.

 

Cllr Deirdre Mackay, Area Leader Caithness and Sutherland said

 

“Firstly it was really nice to meet you all on Saturday at Dudgeon Park.  We were only sorry that your visit was so short. We would love to have you back again so the youngsters can enjoy a full game and cheer on Martin!  They are a lovely bunch of boys and real ambassadors for their community.”

 

The squad would like to thank the following for their support – Tesco Stornoway, Tesco Dingwall, Ullapool High School, Brora Primary School/Community Centre – David Rose, and Brora Rangers Football Club.