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Albion BC Under 14s put Fraserburgh Link-Up to the sword this morning at a chilly Spain Park to progress to the next round of the Eddie Mannall Trophy.

Fraserburgh’s Kane McCrory carved out the first chance of the game, twisting and turning on the edge of the box before flashing his shot just past the post.  Twelve minutes in, Albion had a great chance when Liam Morrison rose highest in the box but headed wide.

A minute later Albion went close again.  Jordan Sangster looked to curl one into the top corner after a neat exchange with Tyler Ogston, but his effort flew over the bar.  McCrory then tested the keeper with a powerful free kick.  Cameron Jarvie could only parry but his defence scrambled the ball clear.

Albion were looking the better side, and Craig Armstrong wasn’t a million miles away from putting them in front with a snap shot from 25 yards which was just too high.  A looping effort from Sangster went close too before Scott Roger looked to go through on goal for Fraserburgh, but his touch let him down.

Two minutes before the interval Albion grabbed the lead.  Josh Bolton got the goal with a cross-cum-shot from wide on the right.  Only he will know if he meant it or not, but regardless, he had put his team 1-0 up.

On the stroke of half time Albion’s Mitchell Cheyne showed great footwork to get away from two Fraserburgh defenders before unleashing a fierce drive from distance which flashed just wide.

Half Time: Albion BC 1-0 Fraserburgh Link-Up YFC

Albion doubled their advantage nine minutes into the second half.  Liam Morrison went on a great run down the left and fired a low ball across the face of goal, leaving Jack Odlin with a tap-in.

In the 51^st minute a Bolton corner found Finlay Johnston who sent a bullet header just over the bar.  Four minutes later Link-Up had their best chance of the game.  McCrory was sent through one-on-one with the keeper, the striker poked the ball past Jarvie but could only watch as it trundled agonisingly past the post.

On the hour-mark a drilled effort from Albion substitute Mantas Mickevicius had to be tipped around the post by the goalkeeper. 

The final chance of the game came when the ball fell to Bolton in space in the box, but the youngster sliced his shot wide. 

It mattered little though as the full time whistle went just moments later, seeing Albion safely through to the next round.

Full Time: Albion BC 2-0 Fraserburgh Link-Up

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Beaming sunshine descended on Dingwall for this Scottish Shield semi final between Nicolson Institute and Williamwood. The match saw Nicolson go through to the final winning 4-2 and now to face Boroughmuir at Grant Street Park, Clachnacuddin on Wednesday.

Nicolson got off to a great start, racing int ao 2-0 lead thanks to a double strike from Lorna Latimar. On both occasions she pounced onto loose mistakes and kept her composure. With just two minutes on the clock, the islanders with in dreamland.

It was back to reality though, fifteen minutes later. Williamwood pulled a goal back on the eighteen minute mark after Carla Boyle broke free of the Institute defence and then rounded Kirsty Gillies before placing the ball into an empty net.

Every clear chance for both teams seemed to finish in a goal and that's what happened again eight minutes later. Heather Black sent a lovely through ball down the left flank which evaded the Williamwood defence and Latimar got her hat-trick, placing her shot into the roof of the net.

Half Time: Nicolson Institute 3-1 Williamwood HS

After an all action first half, the start of the second half died down a little. However, 10 minutes into the half and the game opened up again. The Stornoway side gave themselves a three goal cushion after Hannah McLean's shot was saved only for Beth MacLeod to chip it over the visiting keeper.

One of the positives for the East Renfrewshire outfit to take out of this game was the brilliant performance that Carla Boyle put on show. She showcased that as she evaded the Nicolson defence before rattling her shot into the top right hand corner.

Boyce's strike ensured a nervous ending to the game for Nicolson whilst Williamwood were desperate to bring the tie to penalties. However, the Islanders held on and reached their second national final in as many years, building on last year's triumph at Under 15 level.

Nicolson Institute will play their cup final over the Kessock Bridge at Highland League outfit Clachnacuddin.  The opposition are Edinburgh's Boroughmuir High School and the match takes place on Wednesday 24th April with a 12:30pm start.

Full Time: Nicolson Institute 4-2 Williamwood HS

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Aberdeen Grammar are in two cup finals and this was their first chance to try and get some silverware. They were up against a Harlaw outfit who have players playing at SFL clubs and Chris Liversedge an ex Scottish Cup winner with Albion.

After a quiet start to the final the game sprung to life in the second half and Harlaw had to battle back from a goal down to win 5-1 including a hat-trick from Scott Adams.

The start to the game proved to be very quiet and a match, which contained very few chances in the opening 20 minutes, and it proved to be mostly a midfield tussle.

Grammar were to have the first clear cut chance of the game after Scott Davie tried his luck from the edge of the box. He tried a low drive but a good save from the Harlaw keeper denied the forward.

Harlaw registered a chance of their own after a great ball was sent in by the Harlaw left back which was met by ex Aberdeen forward Scott Adams. However, it just sailed over the bar.

Davie was Grammar's key player throughout the game and it was his delightful ball which created the opening goal in this final. The Aberdeen schools select player sent it from the right hand flank which was put in by a Harlaw defender.

It wasn't long before Harlaw hit back. A delightfully chipped ball found Abroath striker Scott Adams, who latched onto it and chipped over the advancing keeper.

Harlaw took the lead a short time later after Chris Liversedge threatened the Grammar defence and then bent the ball superbly into the far left hand corner.

Scott Adams was to get another two goals to complete a hat-trick with two great strikes which gave the keeper no chance, leaving the Grammar defence exposed on both occasions.

Daniel Inglis then rounded off the scoring after there was a strammash in the box and Inglis' deflected effort found it's way into the bottom right hand corner.

It was a fine display by Harlaw Academy, who lifted the cup to the joy of the players and spectators.

Full Time: Aberdeen Grammar School 1-5 Harlaw Academy

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A sandstorm affected parts of the North East during Tuesday and there was no sand affecting the pitch however it was going to be a wind assisted game.

Vale raced into a 3-0 half time through their advantage of the windy conditions before Peterhead came back at the hosts and managed to get a last minute which could be vital for the Blue Toon.

Peterhead were to have the 1st chance of the game in a match with even the wind created plenty of attacking opportunities. A great ball in by Darren Ritchie found Daniel Mair whose effort just went inches wide.

The conditions weren't going to help the keepers though and Deveronvale found the opener after a goal kick by Robert MacDougall only went as far as Joshua Lovie. Lovie managed to curl the ball into the bottom left hand corner from 30 yards.

That gave Vale the confidence to go and snatch another goal just 6 minutes later. After a great ball by John Grassick from the left hand flank found Owen Christie at the near post who rounded the keeper before finding the net.

With this top of the league clash approaching half time the hosts gave Phoenix another blow when a great through ball by Josh Bisset found Christie who kept a cool head before beating the onrushing McDougall.

Half Time: Deveronvale FC 3-0 Peterhead Phoenix 

The second half was to be completely different to the 1st half with Peterhead gaining advantage to the conditions and pulled a goal back after Cameron Thain placed the ball past Cameron Gillies from 6 yards out.

Thain then went from scorer to provider after he sent an inviting ball in from the left hand side which was met by Cameron Brown who calmly slotted the ball past the Vale keeper.

Brown was hungry for more goals and got a brace after the speed of the wind got the better of Gillies and couldn't hold onto the ball and Brown went through to pop the ball into an empty net.

Vale re-took the lead after Owen Christie was released through on goal after a great through ball by Josh Bisset and perfectly guided the ball into the top left hand corner.

With time running our for Peterhead to get something they were consistently putting pressure on Vale and got their equaliser in the final minute. Shaun Walker picked up on a parried save from Cameron Gillies to give the Blue Toon a vital point.

Full Time: Deveronvale FC 4-4 Peterhead Phoenix