Grove Menzieshill ease into Grand Final spot

Grove Menzieshill defeated local rivals Dundee Wanderers to reach the Aberdeen Asset Management Women’s National League Grand Final at Glasgow National Hockey Centre next Sunday.

The defending champions won 5-2 courtesy of a hat-trick from Ailsa Wylie, and goals from Ali Bell, Louise Carroll.

Jess Ross and Vikki Bunce scored the two goals for Wanderers.

Grove v Wanderers 2

In Pool A, there was controversy right at the end of the game between Glynhill Kelburne and Western Wildcats as a penalty corner from Stevie McInally in the very last minute of the match secured a 1-0 win for the Paisley side.
GHK Ladies ensured a solid start to their play-offs campaign courtesy of a 2-0 win over AAM Merlins Gordonians at Mayfield Sports Centre. Goals game from Fiona Donald and Lindsey Barlas.
CALA Edinburgh and Watsonians shared eight goals at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre, with both sides taking a point apiece after a 1-1 draw in Pool B.
Captain Heather Tait scored the opener for Watsonians in the fifth minute, before goals from Emma McGregor and Amy Brodie gave CALA Edinburgh a 2-1 lead going into the half-time interval.
Nicki Black hit back for Watsonians shortly after the interval, only for Millie Brown to restore CALA’s lead at 3-2 in 47th minute.
Black grabbed her second of the match two minutes later to restore parity at 3-3, only for Amber McNeill to score from the penalty spot in the 56th minute.
With three minutes to go, Watsonians pulled themselves back on level terms for the third time in the game when Nikki Stobie made the final score 4-4.
Elsewhere, Grange EL narrowly lost out to Division Two champions Hillhead Ladies in Dundee. The goal came from the penalty spot, Shona Oliphant the scorer.

(Grove Menzieshill reached the Grand Final after defeating Dundee Wanderers. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

Edinburgh University progress to the next stage of the play-offs after a heard fought 3-1 win over Milne Craig Clydesdale Western.

Louise Fleming got the students’ opening goal in the 24th minute, before Fiona Bruce equalised two minutes from half-time to leave the teams level at the interval.

A close second half ensued, but it was the University side who prospered courtesy of two penalty set-pieces from Becky Dru; one a penalty corner in the 61st minute before she dispatched a penalty stroke two minutes from time.

Milne Craig Clydesdale Western now play Dundee Wanderers tomorrow at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre.

MCW - Edinburgh Uni 2

(Edinburgh University striker Sam Judge in action at Glasgow National Hockey Centre. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

In Pool A, there was controversy right at the end of the game between Glynhill Kelburne and Western Wildcats as a penalty corner from Stevie McInally in the very last minute of the match secured a 1-0 win for the Paisley side.

Western - Kelburne 2

(Glynhill Kelburne celebrate their last minute winner against Western Wildcats. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

GHK Ladies ensured a solid start to their play-offs campaign courtesy of a 2-0 win over AAM Merlins Gordonians at Mayfield Sports Centre. Goals game from Fiona Donald and Lindsey Barlas.

CALA Edinburgh and Watsonians shared eight goals at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre, with both sides taking a point apiece after a 1-1 draw in Pool B.

CALA v Wats 2

Captain Heather Tait scored the opener for Watsonians in the fifth minute, before goals from Emma McGregor and Amy Brodie gave CALA Edinburgh a 2-1 lead going into the half-time interval.

Nicki Black hit back for Watsonians shortly after the interval, only for Millie Brown to restore CALA’s lead at 3-2 in 47th minute.

Black grabbed her second of the match two minutes later to restore parity at 3-3, only for Amber McNeill to score from the penalty spot in the 56th minute.

With three minutes to go, Watsonians pulled themselves back on level terms for the third time in the game when Nikki Stobie made the final score 4-4.

Elsewhere, Grange EL narrowly lost out to Division Two champions Hillhead Ladies in Dundee. The goal came from the penalty spot, Shona Oliphant the scorer.

Visit the Aberdeen Asset Management Women’s National League for all the results and forthcoming fixtures.

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