Scottish Cup & Plate Finals Preview

 

The Men’s Scottish Cup Final is an all-Edinburgh tie with city rivals Inverleith and Grange clashing in Saturday’s winner takes all affair.
Inverleith endured a hard-fought win over Hillhead in last weekend’s last four contest, edging the Hornets out 3-2 to give them a shot at silverware; Grange, on the other hand, were comfortable 5-1 winners over AAM Gordonians.
The Purple Robes last featured in the cup final in 2010, losing out to Glynhill Kelburne, while the Stags lost out to the same opponents in dramatic fashion two years ago, Alan Forsyth’s winning goal for the Paisley side coming seconds from full-time.
For those making a prediction in the trophy’s eventual destination, the results in Aberdeen Asset Management National League Division 1 this season gives Grange the edge, Colin Clarke’s side winning 5-1 and 2-1 in the two fixtures featuring both sides.
The Women’s Scottish Cup Final is a repeat of last season’s final between Milne Craig Clydesdale Western and Edinburgh University.
The students will be out to avenge their loss in the 2013 final, while the Titwood outfit have a league and cup double as a reward should they triumph again this weekend.
Both sides needed a penalty shoot-out in their semi-final matches; Edinburgh University defeated league runners-up Grove Menzieshill while Clydesdale Western overcame CALA Edinburgh.
The results of the four matches between the two teams sees the Glasgow side slight favourites to retain the cup, but the University will have a first ever final success as their motivation to one step further this year.
Uddingston and Granite City Wanderers will clash in the Men’s Scottish Plate Final, both having had comfortable passages from the semi-finals.
The South Lanarkshire side were 6-2 winners over Division 3 champions 2020 Renewables Greenock; the Aberdonians equally as emphatic in knocking out Dundee University with a 7-1 scoreline.
The odds will certainly favours the Division 2 champions, particularly with the threat of Josh Cairns from penalty corners a significant goal source, but never count out an upset.
Finally, the Women’s Scottish Plate Final features Granite City Wanderers and Edinburgh University II.
Sandy Keith’s outfit defeated Stirling Wanderers, while the scholars succeeded in knocking out Glasgow Accies.

The Scottish Cup & Plate Finals will bring the curtain down on the 2013/14 season, with four encounters taking place at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre on Saturday 24 May.

The Men’s Scottish Cup Final is an all-Edinburgh tie with city rivals Inverleith and Grange clashing in Saturday’s winner takes all affair.

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Inverleith endured a hard-fought win over Hillhead in last weekend’s last four contest, edging the Hornets out 3-2 to give them a shot at silverware; Grange, on the other hand, were comfortable 5-1 winners over AAM Gordonians.

The Purple Robes last featured in the cup final in 2010, losing out to Glynhill Kelburne, while the Stags lost out to the same opponents in dramatic fashion two years ago, Alan Forsyth’s winning goal for the Paisley side coming seconds from full-time.

Grange v WW 1

For those making a prediction in the trophy’s eventual destination, the results in Aberdeen Asset Management National League Division 1 this season gives Grange the edge, Colin Clarke’s side winning 5-1 and 2-1 in the two fixtures featuring both sides.

The Women’s Scottish Cup Final is a repeat of last season’s final between Milne Craig Clydesdale Western and Edinburgh University.

The students will be out to avenge their loss in the 2013 final, while the Titwood outfit have a league and cup double as a reward should they triumph again this weekend.

MCW - Edinburgh Uni 3

Both sides needed a penalty shoot-out in their semi-final matches; Edinburgh University defeated league runners-up Grove Menzieshill while Clydesdale Western overcame CALA Edinburgh.

The results of the four matches between the two teams sees the Glasgow side slight favourites to retain the cup, but the University will have a first ever final success as their motivation to one step further this year.

Uddingston and Granite City Wanderers will clash in the Men’s Scottish Plate Final, both having had comfortable passages from the semi-finals.

The South Lanarkshire side were 6-2 winners over Division 3 champions 2020 Renewables Greenock; the Aberdonians equally as emphatic in knocking out Dundee University with a 7-1 scoreline.

The odds will certainly favours the Division 2 champions, particularly with the threat of Josh Cairns from penalty corners a significant goal source, but never count out an upset.

Uddy v Wats 2

Finally, the Women’s Scottish Plate Final features Granite City Wanderers and Edinburgh University II.

Sandy Keith’s outfit defeated Stirling Wanderers, while the scholars succeeded in knocking out Glasgow Accies.

Match Schedule:

10.00 Granite City Wanderers v Edinburgh University II

12.00 Uddingston v Granite City Wanderers

14.00 Milne Craig Clydesdale Western v Edinburgh University

16.00 Inverleith v Grange

 

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