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Inverurie Locos secure narrow derby win over Formartine United

A thrilling encounter in the Breedon Highland League sees Inverurie edge past Formartine.

Inverurie Locos celebrate narrow victory over Formartine United
Inverurie Locos secure a thrilling derby win against Formartine United.

Inverurie Locos claim victory in a tense derby

In a gripping local derby held at Harlaw Park, Inverurie Locos managed to edge past Formartine United with a narrow 1-0 victory. The match, part of the Breedon Highland League, showcased the fierce rivalry between the two teams, with both sides displaying determination and skill throughout the encounter.

Decisive moments and key players

The only goal of the match came from Jay Halliday, who made a significant impact after coming on as a substitute. Halliday replaced the injured Cole Anderson just six minutes before scoring, demonstrating the importance of depth in a squad.

His well-placed shot from six yards found the bottom left corner, giving the Railwaymen a crucial lead in the 27th minute. Despite several attempts from Formartine to equalize, including a close-range header from Julian Wade and a powerful drive from Matthew McLean, they were unable to breach the Inverurie defense.

Formartine’s struggle to find the net

Formartine United, despite their efforts, struggled to convert their chances into goals. Graeme Rodger came close with a shot that sailed narrowly over the bar, while Aaron Norris had a golden opportunity to level the score early in the second half. However, Inverurie goalkeeper Zack Ellis was in fine form, making crucial saves to maintain his team’s lead. As the match progressed, Formartine increased their attacking efforts, but their attempts were thwarted by a resolute Inverurie defense.

Implications for the league standings

This victory marks a significant milestone for Inverurie Locos, as it is their first win against Formartine in five meetings. The win keeps them in fifth place in the league standings, just one point behind Clachnacuddin, with a game in hand. On the other hand, Formartine’s defeat sees them drop to seventh place, with Fraserburgh leapfrogging them into sixth. The competitive nature of the Breedon Highland League is evident, as teams vie for crucial points in the race for promotion.

Other league results

In other matches, Banks o’ Dee secured a 2-0 victory over Buckie Thistle, while Brechin City climbed to the top of the league with a 4-2 win against Clachnacuddin. Fraserburgh also enjoyed success, defeating Forres Mechanics 3-1. Nairn County, under interim manager Brian MacLeod, returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Lossiemouth. Turriff United continued their unbeaten streak with a 3-0 win against Wick Academy. However, several matches, including Rothes vs Deveronvale and Huntly vs Brora Rangers, were postponed due to frost.


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