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Invergordon see off battling St Duthus to lift Football Times Cup in Golspie

Invergordon, the 2022 Football Times Cup winners. Image: North Caledonian FA
Invergordon, the 2022 Football Times Cup winners. Image: North Caledonian FA

Invergordon are this season’s winners of the Football Times Cup after Andrew Miller’s late double earned a 3-1 victory against St Duthus.

The Tain Saints, who are the North Caledonian Cup holders, going head-to-head against the current league champions was always going to be a keenly-contested derby at King George V Park, Golspie.

The victors got off to the ideal start when – after just five minutes – Ken Morrison opened the scoring.

That was the only goal of the first half and St Duthus drew level seven minutes after the interval thanks to Bradi Hulme’s equaliser.

With the tie going to the wire, it was Miller’s time with goals on 85 and 88 minutes to finally get the better of Saints and replace Thurso as the holders of this silverware.

North Caledonian Football Association secretary Sandy Stephen presented the cup to Invergordon’s Jack Mackay, while Saints keeper William Godding was named man-of-the-match.

Golspie stunned by rampant Alness

In the North Caledonian League, it was a great day for leaders Loch Ness – even although they didn’t kick a ball.

That’s because main chasers Golspie Sutherland suffered a 6-2 defeat at Alness United, who moved into fourth position.

Two goals in three first-half minutes from Alexander Mackay had the home team in control, but Owen Harrold’s reply just before the break made it 2-1.

Mikey Grimes for Alness then Miller Mackay got on the scoresheet before Michael Mckenzie and Ryan McFee pushed Alness 5-2 ahead and Jude Fraser rounded it off.

This outcome means Loch Ness maintain their five-point advantage over Golspie, with both having played 10 times.

MacLeod doubles up for Inverness

Two late Inverness Athletic goals turned what looked like a loss into a 2-1 victory against 10th-placed Thurso in North Kessock.

Robert McLean’s goal six minutes before the break put Thurso in front as they aimed to stay above a basement battle.

Ryan MacLeod headed home two late goal to see brothers Stuart and Andrew Ross’s side return to winning ways after a 3-2 defeat to Halkirk United last week.

Thurso finished with 10 men when Jack Mackechnie was sent off in the final minute.

Halkirk’s Henderson bags a brace

Halkirk United are well-positioned in sixth spot following their 3-1 home victory against Orkney.

After a goalless first half, Kyle Henderson put the Anglers in front on 57 minutes.

Chris Hellewell equalised for Orkney just after the hour mark, but an Andrew Mackay spot-kick then another for Henderson secured three points.

Halkirk are now are level with Alness and Invergordon on 18 points, albeit having played one and four matches more respectively.

Orkney, who are ninth after 10 matches, are well away from title contention this year.

Clach edge win; Bonar game stopped

Kai Reid’s 74th-minute goal earned a 1-0 win Clachnacuddin A against Nairn County, which pushes the 12th-placed Lilywhites to within one point of their beaten visitors with three games in hand.

The match between Bonar Bridge and Fort William had to be abandoned after 50 minutes due to a serious leg injury to a Bonar player. This fixture had been switched from Claggan Park to Migdale Park.

The pick of the matches on Saturday sees Inverness Athletic face Loch Ness at Fortrose.

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