Wishaw United were crowned Cutting edge Division 1a Champions yesterday with time to spare
First Saturday season after moving from Sundays has certainly brought rewards and theyqillgo into the L4 Teamwear Championship next season.
Cutting Edge Engravers Champions Cup Final
The wait goes on to get this final played.
Whilst there is a date planned (1/3/24), both finalists potentially would have a Scottish Cup tie on the following day, so if 1 or both make it thru their tie in February, it would raise an issue on getting it played. It was even joked that they could get drawn against each other in the Scottish and play the tie a week earlier so we could still have the final.
The venue, Hamilton Accies, is booked so we have to await developments.
One thing that has been approved by the league executive, is the proposal from the match secretary and referee advisor, is the officials who will take charge of the game
Referee: Ewan Cruickshanks
Assistants: Stuart MacDonald & Andy Seymour
4th Official: David McGuire
From Left, Ewan, Stuart, David & Andy
Saltire Digital
The association are delighted to confirm that Saltire Digital will be producing films from all 5 cup finals this season, and will also sponsor the player of the match awards.
Championship sponsors L4 TEAMWEAR open new premises
L4 TEAMWEAR now have a new premises and store, at the BROADWOOD STADIUM, in Cumbernauld
Another long term sponsor is continuing supporting the league, and we urge all members to support the company, who can supply anything our teams require
We do have a special offer from them, with a PUMA Matchball, when ordered thru thye league at Just £30
JST ELECTRONICS BECOME MAJOR SPONSORS
The Association are delighted to welcome all at JST ELECTRONICS, Especially Joe Tumilty.
JST have agreed to sponsor three competitions
DEVELOPMENT SECTION
GLASGOW CUP
STRATHCLYDE CUP
This is a massive package, and we encourage all to use the fantastic services offered
www.jstelectronics.com
CROWD WANTED MORE MORE MOORLANDS
Where the hell do I start. WHAT A FINAL. UNBELIEVABLE JEFF.
This was a game that had everything as Moorlands won the SIMPLIFY DEBT STRATHCLYDE CUP 9-8 on pens after the sides were tied 4-4 after extra time.
So, to the game, in brief, cos would need an hour to write it all.
East Dunbartonshire bossed the first half and deservedly led 2 nil at the break.
2nd half..A deserved red card for ED, opens the door, and Moorlands got one back. So into 4 mins of added time, a last second free kick, and an equaliser..2-2 and no time to restart.
So Extra time with ED down to 10 for the 30 mins. Moorlands took control with 2 goals to lead 4-2…now you would think, game over. NO CHANCE..ED get one back, and then guess what, stoppage time in the 120th min, and yep, an ED equaliser takes to to penalties.
OMG, what a shoot out, and we had drama in that. The standard of pens was awesome, and then, A SAVE. ED go mental as their keeper saves.. BUT HOLD ON, he is well off his line, and its a retake for Moorlands. They score..to lead 9-8.
Then, Moorlands keeper saves, and its over.
BOTH TEAMS DESERVE HUGE CREDIT…
As do the match officials led by Scott Doyle who all had outstanding games.
A special mention to the ED Management who despite massive disappointment were glowing in their comments on the game.
MOORLANDS LIFT THE CUP to start a long night of celebrations.
Our thanks to Benburb FC, Saltire Digital and to our sponsors SIMPLIFY DEBT
Congrats to BARRY and the boys from Uddingston on MOORLANDS success.
Pictured below
ANTHONY STEVENSON voted Player of the match
GOW AT THE DOUBLE
In a nailbiting final title deciding match, LESMAHAGOW secured the Divisional title to go along with their earlier cup victory.
Glebe Hibs were hoping for a defeat or draw which would have either given them the title, or a play off, but against Scottish semi finalists EK COLTS, the GOW fought their way to a 2 nil victory with, according to our reporter, including a contentious opening penalty award, but as always, the refs decision is final and he pointed to the spot.
A second in the 2nd half secured the title despite EK hitting the woodwork.
A really tight and hard division only decided with the contenders last game.
Thanks to Cutting Edge Engravers
Dynamic Dynamo charged up for Strathaven
The inaugral LANARKSHIRE CUP FINAL saw Strathaven Dynamo overcome Rutherglen Glencairn 6-1.
The scoreline, says our reporter, does not reflect the game, as Rutherglen Glencairn created a lot of chances as well.
At Half time, Dynamo had a 4 goal cushion, which was gonna be pretty difficult to overcome.
An outstanding victory for Strathaven in their first season in the league.
Thanks to sponsors HAIR OF THE DOG, and to our hosts, Vale of Clyde FC
Pictured below is man of the match Brett Ward
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