Clydesdale Western defeat Dundee Wanderers to set up University rematch
Milne Craig Clydesdale Western overcame Dundee Wanderers 5-4 on running penalties to book another clash with Edinburgh University next Saturday for a place in the Aberdeen Asset Management National League Grand Final.
Cat Ralph opened the scoring for the Glasgow side before a brilliant Vikki Bunce solo effort pulled Wanderers back on level terms.
Holly Cram put Clydesdale Western back in front following a penalty corner set-piece, only for Bunce to take the tie into the penalty decider after she deflected Sam Sangster’s attempt on goal with only five seconds of regulation time remaining.
The two sides went to sudden death after four penalties had been scored, and it was Cram who was the match winner for Clydesdale Western after Sangster had her attempt saved.
Dundee Wanderers finish fourth in the division after today’s result.
In Pool A, Glynhill Kelburne are assured of safety after a convincing 5-0 win over AAM Merlins Gordonians.
Four of the goals came from penalty corner set-plays, with Drew Berry scoring twice, while Frances McKeown and Clare Laverty also netted for the Paisley side.
Meanwhile, Western Wildcats let a two goal lead slip against local rivals GHK Ladies, with the match finishing in a 2-2 draw.
Ellie Hutcheson scored twice for the Auchenhowie outfit, but two late goals from captain Fiona Donald, one from a penalty corner, ensures that her side have a good chance of avoiding the relegation play-off next weekend.
Hillhead Ladies took a large step towards promotion with a hard fought 2-2 draw against CALA Edinburgh in Glasgow.
The Glasgow side came back from two goals down courtesy of a Kathy McCandless field goal and a penalty corner strike from Carla McNiven. Both CALA goals came from Millie Brown.
Grange EL are destined for the relegation play-off after an 8-0 defeat at the hands of capital rivals Watsonians. Hat-tricks for Cathryn Pollock and Lucy Ramsey, added to strikes from Nicki Black and Kirsty Hill ensured Watsonians have an excellent chance of survival going into next weekend.
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