Braidhurst Under 15’s run in the Scottish Cup came to a cruel end on Thursday evening as they were edged out on penalties away to St. Ninian’s High School in Kirkintilloch. The visitors had dominated the game and deservedly led thanks to a well-taken goal from Dylan Morrow. However, they failed to further their advantage and missed chances would come back to haunt them. The hosts equalised from a free kick in the dying seconds of the match and they then went on to win on penalties 4-1. Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole were bitterly disappointed with the outcome but proud of the team’s efforts. They now turn their attention to the Lanarkshire Cup where they hope to go one better than last year and win it.

Line Up: Tommy Hunter; Owen Lee, Euan Lindsay, Jack Brown, Logan Bulloch; Kyle Laughlin (Sub: Ross Lachlan), Adam Kettings, Paul Reid, Dylan Morrow; Liam Scott; Alastair Small.

Braidhurst Under 14s started their defence of the Lanarkshire Cup with a 2-1 victory away to Duncanrig High School. The game was played on a very difficult surface which impacted on the quality of football but Braidhurst adapted better than the hosts and were unfortunate not to go in front with chances missed in the first half. Early in the second half their efforts were rewarded through an own goal after good work from Dylan Kerr in the build-up. Dylan Campbell then doubled the visitors lead with a left footed strike that found the back of the net via the post. Duncanrig managed to halve the deficit to ensure a nervy finish to the match but Braidhurst held on to deservedly win the tie. Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole were delighted to see the boys progress into the Quarter-Finals where they will now face the prospect of yet another away tie.

Line Up: Matthew Connelly; Craig Cardno (Sub: David Cleland), Ross Brownlie, Steven Rodger, Jamie Hamilton; Cameron Williamson, Cameron Stewart (MOTM), Dylan Kerr, Dylan Campbell; Euan Simm (Sub: Kyle Laikowski), Robbie Brown.