The latest Moray Ladies Football fixtures and results.

LEAGUE CUP FIXTURES

SCOTTISH CUP FIXTURES

12th February at Pinefield, Elgin against Inverness Ladies 2pm Kick off

19th February at Inverness against Brora Ladies 2pm Kick off

26th February at Strichen against Buchan Quines 2pm Kick off

4th March at Pinefield, Elgin against Buchan Ladies 2pm Kick off

First game of the season 11th March. Fixtures TBC soon.

Fantasy Football Results 2nd February 2012

The second half started well for Moray with Julieann Sutherland and Young pushing Moray forward and the hard working Dobinson doing her best to put pressure on the Stonehaven defence.  Dobinson and Young both had efforts held by the keeper. A goal looked on the cards but it was Stonehaven who got it when a long through ball was missed by keeper Stephen leaving the striker a tap in.  Moray introduced Under 17 player Hannah Slessor and the youngster got involved straight away with some good passing and use of the ball.  Moray got back into the game with a fantastic goal by Lorna Young, picking the ball up in her own half and beating 4 players before rounding the keeper to score.  Moray pushed to get level and introduced another Under 17 Lynne Anderson to the game and like Slessor she showed composure on the ball.  Slessor then went on a good run past 3 players but saw her shot blocked. But Moray were hit by a sucker punch when Stonehaven scored from close range.  Final score 1 – 3.

A disappointing way for Moray to end their season but with Slessor and Anderson both enjoying good debuts, there was positives from the game with Amanda Dobinson having another fine game but player of match goes to Lorna Young for a fantastic goal and all round performance that showed how much the game means to her.  Stonehaven player of the match Paula Scott just ahead of Rachel Gauld.

The game kicked off and both teams played attacking football. Buchan had a couple of long range efforts held by Moray keeper Hambly.  Moray threatened though Sofie Cruickshank but her cross was cut out by the keeper. Then good work by Tammy Harkin saw her cross hit over by Cruickshank.  Buchan took the lead in 12 minutes when Moray lost the ball inside their own half andJohnstonfired home from outside the box.  Dobinson and Cruickshank were causing problems for Buchan’s defence and Moray’s passing game got them level after 25 minutes when Amanda Dobinson turned 20 yards out to fire into the bottom corner.

Then followed two decisions that hurt Moray. First Young coming out from the back was bought down from behind, a clear foul but the referee allowed the game to go on and Sutherland fired home from long range to put Buchan back into the lead.  2 minutes later Emma Thomas broke through the Buchan defence and took the ball past the keeper who pulled her down, a stonewall penalty but a goal kick was given.  Harkins then hit the post from 30 yards as Moray tried to get level. Half time 2-1.

The second half started the same as the first but Moray felt more injustice when a good tackle on the edge of the Moray box saw Buchan awarded a free kick which was a shock to all players.  And when Johnstonfired home Buchan took control. Dobinson tried her luck from range but shot was held by the keeper.  Buchan went 4-1 when a striker sneaked in at the back post to score.  Buchan got a 5^th when keeper Hambly dropped the ball into the net.

Moray tried hard to get a goal they deserved with Eadie trying from range and then Dobinson being crowded out when following up a Harkin’s effort. Final score 5-1 Buchan.

Congratulations to Buchan on winning the Second Division North and being promoted to First division. We wish them all the best!

Saturday 26th November 2011
Bishopmill Hall, Elgin
Doors open at 7pm
Disco, Fun Games and Raffle
Bring your own food and drink
Entry Fee £3

Awards for 13s, 15s, 17s and Ladies teams are Most Improved, Supporters Player of the year, Players Player of the year, and Coaches Player of the Year.

Everyone is welcome!!

The game started with Aberdeen pushing Moray back and getting the ball into the box causing Moray all sorts of problems.  Moray were struggling to get into the game and it came as no surprise when Aberdeen went in front when a cross from the left was turned into her own net by Becky Lapington.  Moray tried to get back into the game with Sofie Cruickshank firing wide from 25yards. But Aberdeen were on top and forcing corner after corner that Moray found hard to deal with and went 2 up when a through ball saw the Moray defence wait for their keeper to come and collect but her failure to do so saw the striker nip in to score.  Moray found a way back into the game with a fine move ended with Sofie Cruickshank finding the top corner. And 5 minutes later it was level when Lorna Young broke down the right to fire a cross that hit the post but the alert Cruickshank followed up to score.  Aberdeen kept pushing forward and the Moray goal had a charmed life. But it was Moray who got in front when Amanda Dobinson scored from close range.  The lead didn’t last long as Aberdeen broke down the left, the striker cut inside to fire high into the net. Half time 3-3.

The second half saw Moray start better and they went back in front when a cross from the left was headed in by Dobinson.  But back came Aberdeen and more poor defending by Moray saw keeper Hambly’s kick blocked allowing the striker to walk the ball into the net. The game was going from end to end with Harkin’s and Young trying their luck for Moray. But it was Aberdeen who went in front when keeper Hambly failed to stop a weak effort and the ball found the bottom corner.  Back came Moray and when a long range effort was saved by the Aberdeen keeper Dobinson got the rebound went round the keeper and a defender before firing past two defenders on the line to level the game. Both teams pushed for a winner and Aberdeen hit the bar. But it was Mora who got it, and it was all Tammy Harkin’s own work winning the ball in midfield and driving past two players before firing a left foot angled drive into the top corner. The result was a bit unfair on the Aberdeen side who gave their all. Moray player of the match Sofie Cruickshanks for a fine all round performance.

15s
Wednesday’s
26th October 2011 – 28th March 2012
Elgin Academy
7pm – 8pm

17s
Tuesday
25th October
New Elgin High School
7pm-8pm

Ladies
Monday’s
24th October 2011 – 26th March 2012
Elgin Academy
7pm – 8.30pm

Venue: Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh
Date: Thursday 27th October
Time: Kick-Off 7.00pm
Cost: £5 for adults and £2 for kids

Coaches should have the ability to:

• Motivate performers
• Communicate effectively
• Make things FUN
• Use time efficiently and effectively
• Forward plan
• Develop an appropriate level of technical knowledge
• Observe and analyse skills and make improvements
• Make use of appropriate equipment and adapt if necessary
• Evaluate all coaching sessions

Main Duties:

1. To plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate the coaching programme to develop the young players.
2. Liaise with the club committee to ensure that there are regular, appropriate, competitive opportunities for members.
3. Abide by and promote sound ethics and club policy, child protection, fair play and equal opportunities to all members.
4. Develop your own skills by attending Scottish FA coach education courses, sportscoachUK courses and any in-service training that is organised by the club and the Scottish FA.
5. Take responsibility for ensuring that the equipment is correct and is kept in good working order.
6. Be aware of and promote the clubs codes of conduct for coaches, players and parents at all times.
7. Be aware of the club’s Child Protection policy, Health and Safety policy and Emergency procedures and take responsibility for Health and Safety aspects during activities.

The club can help candidates with coach education courses and will guide any volunteers interested.

Time Commitment: 1 training session, 1 game per week.