Both Cumbernauld women’s football teams have won a place in a national cup final, as the semi-finals of the ScottishPower Regional League Cup and Plate threw up some interesting results.
Cumbernauld Colts completed a conquering double of high-flying northern teams with a close 1-0 victory over hosts Elgin City. Lucy Foye’s first half strike at Borough Briggs was enough to secure their place in the ScottishPower Regional League Cup final, and comes after her side had beaten Ross County in the quarters. In the final, Colts will face Edinburgh University Thistle, who dominated in their 7-0 win against SWFL South leaders Cambusdoon.
In the early kick-off, Cumbernauld United beat Rossvale Development 7-2 at Kirkintilloch, with Frankie Fern scoring four goals to help her side reach a final in their first season. They will be joined in the ScottishPower Regional League Plate final by Grampian Ladies, who came from behind to win a close 3-2 tie against holders Linlithgow Rose, with former SWPL star Aimee Ridgeway grabbing the winner just before the hour mark.
Elsewhere, East Fife extended their lead at the top of the Barclays Scottish Women’s Championship with a convincing 8-1 home victory over Morton Women, as second-placed Renfrew’s game against Dryburgh Athletic was called off as the team bus was stuck behind an accent on the road north.
Challengers Stenhousemuir and Stirling University played out a 1-1 draw, while Inverness Caledonian Thistle were beaten 5-1 in Falkirk. Forfar Farmington dominated bottom side Hutchison Vale 14-0.
In the Barclays Scottish Women’s League One, leaders Bonnyrigg Rose beat Edinburgh Caledonia 4-1 in Edinburgh, while challengers Armadale Thistle kept up with a 4-0 win at Giffnock. Inverurie Loco Works required late goals from Sofia Ross and Sophie Jamieson to see off Airdrie Ladies 2-0 at home, while St Mirren came from behind to rescue a point at Kilwinning Football Academy and Dunipace saw off Dundee West 7-1.
