Northstar CFC and the visiting Aboyne FC got a point each in their U16 C meeting. The game finished 2-2.
Leslie Kilminster, the Northstar CFC head coach, said: “Wow, what a game, end to end, for the entire match.
“Andrew Barclay scored a well-taken penalty in the first half, and Finlay Gerry scored a close-range effort in the second half before Aboyne equalised in the last ten minutes.
“To a player, we were excellent and a great base to build upon as we enter week three of the season.”
Aboyne FC’s manager Gavin Sim said: “A highly competitive and physical match ended in a 2-2 draw.
“Aboyne went 1-0 up after a Hamish Mclardy goal before Northstar drew level with a penalty just before half time.
“Northstar went 2-1 up from a rebounded free kick; however, we continued to look dangerous and pushed for an equaliser which deservedly came with 10 minutes to go after a fantastic solo run ended with a goal by Ryszard Pawlukiewicz – an early contender for goal of the season.
“We pushed for a winner but couldn’t make the breakthrough before full-time.”
Elsewhere in the U16 C, Formartine United YFC defeated Huntly FC 9-2 and Kintore United FC won against Turriff United YFC Lions 7-1.