Photo – Back (from left to right): Harry Ross, Gary Scott, Lewis Spence, Ben Mayes, James Robertson, Ben Kay.
Front (from left to right): Shay Regan, Owen Priest, Brandon Talukder (captain), Josh Bentley, Matthew Robertson, Duncan Leslie, Bobby Kirk.
Gerard Trophy
Bucksburn Academy 3-6 Anderson High School
A squad of Secondary Three footballers recently travelled south to participate for the first time in the Aberdeen & District Schools knockout competition for the Gerard Trophy. AHS were drawn against Bucksburn Academy with the game kicking off at 10:00 am on Saturday 16th September. AHS started nervously and were a goal behind within the first couple of minutes. Gradually, however the players found their feet and took control of the game scoring three times before the interval, Ben Mayes netting twice and Gary Scott also on target. The home side rallied at the beginning of the second half scoring two quick goals to restore parity. AHS then began to dominate possession creating a number of chances and gained a penalty when Mathew Robertson was felled in the box. Captain Brandon Talukder stepped up to convert the spot kick. Bucksburn tried to fight their way back into the match but never really created another clear chance and AHS always looked dangerous on the counter attack. As the game entered the latter stages AHS scored a further two goals to produce a scoreline that better reflected their dominance with Ben Mayes getting both to cap a fine individual performance. Coaches Paul Regan and Alister Williamson were delighted by the efforts of all the squad and look forward to playing against Harlaw in the next round. The Anderson High School would like to thank Northlink for sponsoring the team’s travel to the match.
