Goals aplenty in National League

The top four in Men’s National League 1 are unchanged but Grove Menzieshill improved their position after what eventually turned out to be a comfortable win at Auchenhowie. Edinburgh University are top of Women’s National League 1 after a sensational goals-laden victory at Kelburne.

Goals at Western Wildcats v Grove Menzieshill
Western Wildcats v Grove Menzieshill – photo by Duncan Gray

A slightly under strength Western Wildcats more or less held their own at 2-3 early in the second half but Grove Menzieshill, with one of their better performances of the season, eased to a 5-2 victory. Roshan Anderson and Joe McConnell kept Western in touch but goals by Alex Blaikie, Cameron Golden, Hamish Rice, Olly James and Gavin Byers were ultimately too much for Western.

Kelburne’s 3-1 win over Edinburgh University keeps them in touch with Grange at the top of the division.  A goal apiece from Mike Christie, Chris Nelson and Chris Caldwell were sufficient against a single strike by Davyn Keuter.

Goals at Kelburne v Edinburgh University
Michael Christie scores for Kelburne – photo by Andy Lovat

Hillhead’s 3-2 win over Clydesdale moves them up level on points with their opponents and fairly well in mid-table. Michael Delaney netted from a penalty corner and Iain Duke and Graeme Campbell completed the task. A good win for Hillhead but they had to hang on as Clydesdale mounted a late challenge for an equaliser.

Grange and Uddingston fought out a 3-3 draw which sees Grange retain the lead by a point over Kelburne. Uddingston, still well in the relegation zone, have shown improved form recently and may well surprise other opponents.

The final game on the cards saw Dundee Wanderers come back from 2-0 down to earn a point against Inverleith.

Western Wildcats v Grove Menzieshill
Western Wildcats v Grove Menzieshill – photo by Duncan Gray

In Women’s National League 1 Clydesdale Western converted a 4-0 half time lead into a 6-2 victory over Hillhead with goals by Emma McGregor (2) while Lexi Sabatelli, Ali Howie, Lucy Lanigan and Millie Steiger added one each. That keeps Western well placed behind leaders Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh University maintained their lead in division 1 with a resounding win over Kelburne – 13-0 is impressive at any time. Zara Malseed scored four and Sophie Maunder, Amy Brodie and Laura Swanson bagged two each. Bridie Marlow, Louise Campbell and Ellie Hutcheson contributed one each. That does leave Kelburne struggling at the foot of the table with six straight defeats.

Goals at Kelburne v Edinburgh University
Amy Brodie of Edinburgh University strikes against Kelburne – photo by Andy Lovat

Glasgow High Kelvinside snatched a 2-1 victory away to Grange with a penalty corner strike, while Grove Menzieshill clocked up an impressive 3-0 win over Western Wildcats at Auchenhowie.

In the final game in Women’s National League 1 Dundee Wanderers had a solid 5-3 win away at Watsonians, which included a hat-trick for Ruth Blaikie.

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