Clydesdale Western gain revenge against Edinburgh Uni to reach Grand Final

Milne Craig Clydesdale Western earned revenge for last weekend’s defeat to Edinburgh University with a dominant 3-0 win over the students in Glasgow today.

It means the Titwood outfit qualify for Europe and will now face Grove Menzieshill in tomorrow’s Aberdeen Asset Management National League Grand Final at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre.

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Glynhill Kelburne made it three wins from three in Pool A with a 3-2 win over GHK Ladies.
After a goalless first half, the Paisley side took the lead in the 45th minute through Drew Berry, before Emma Barlow doubled their lead to 2-0 in the 52nd minute.
However, GHK responded in the 56th minute when Jenny Morris pulled her side back into the contest.
Nevertheless, Barlow restored Kelburne’s two goal advantage in the 62nd minute from a field goal to make the final score 3-1.
Lynsey Barlas grabbed another goal for GHK two minutes from time, but Kelburne held out to claim the victory.
In Stirling, Western Wildcats’ 5-3 win over AAM Merlins Gordonians means that the Auchenhowie outfit pipped GHK to second spot in the pool on goals scored after the two sides finished level on points and goal difference.
Scotland international Kareena Marshall scored twice for Wildcats, with Alex Stuart, Lucy MacArthur and Rachel Houghton getting a goal each. Merlins reply came from an Aimee Clark double and one from Morag Hardie.
In Pool B, CALA Edinburgh ensured they avoided the relegation play-offs with a 2-0 win over Grange EL. Amy Costello opened the scoring opened scoring in the 26th minute from a penalty corner.
A nervy and close second half ensued but Emma McGregor was the heroine for CALA Edinburgh, scoring right on the full-time hooter to enable her side to finish in second place on goal difference.
It means Hillhead Ladies will play in the relegation play-off despite a 4-4 draw against Watsonians.
Kirsty Hill notched a hat-trick for the capital outfit, while Nikki Stobie was also on target.
Amber MacFarlane’s two goals, and one each for Carla MacNiven and Wendy Andrews wasn’t enough to get Hillhead Ladies into the top two spots.

(Milne Craig Clydesdale Western striker Holly Cram celebrates her goal against Edinburgh Uni. Photo credit: Duncan Gray.)

Scotland international Ali Howie opened the scoring two minutes from half-time to give her side a crucial 1-0 lead at the interval.

Shortly after the re-start, striker Holly Cram was on target to make it 2-0 before Morag McLellan made it 3-0 in the 49th minute.

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(Scotland internationals Jen Eadie (L) and Maisie Morris (R) battle it out in Glasgow. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray).

Glynhill Kelburne made it three wins from three in Pool A with a 3-2 win over GHK Ladies.

After a goalless first half, the Paisley side took the lead in the 45th minute through Drew Berry, before Emma Barlow doubled their lead to 2-0 in the 52nd minute.

However, GHK responded in the 56th minute when Jenny Morris pulled her side back into the contest.

Nevertheless, Barlow restored Kelburne’s two goal advantage in the 62nd minute from a field goal to make the score 3-1.

Lynsey Barlas grabbed another goal for GHK two minutes from time, but Kelburne held out to claim a 3-2 win.

Kel v GHK 2

(Glynhill Kelburne were 3-2 winners over GHK Ladies in Glasgow. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

In Stirling, Western Wildcats’ 5-3 win over AAM Merlins Gordonians means that the Auchenhowie outfit pipped GHK to second spot in the pool on goals scored after the two sides finished level on points and goal difference.

Scotland international Kareena Marshall scored twice for Wildcats, with Alex Stuart, Lucy MacArthur and Rachel Houghton getting a goal each. Merlins reply came from an Aimee Clark double and one from Morag Hardie.

In Pool B, CALA Edinburgh ensured they avoided the relegation play-offs with a 2-0 win over Grange EL. Amy Costello opened the scoring opened scoring in the 26th minute from a penalty corner.

CALA v Gra 2

(CALA Edinburgh’s last minute winner ensured Division 1 safety for the capital outfit. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

A nervy and close second half ensued but Emma McGregor was the heroine for CALA Edinburgh, scoring right on the full-time hooter to enable her side to finish in second place on goal difference.

It means Hillhead Ladies will play in the relegation play-off despite a 4-4 draw against Watsonians.

Amber MacFarlane’s two goals, and one each for Carla MacNiven and Wendy Andrews wasn’t enough to get Hillhead Ladies into the top two spots.

Kirsty Hill notched a hat-trick for the capital outfit, while Nikki Stobie was also on target.

 

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