Scottish Highland Football League
 Forres Mechanics v WAFC 
Saturday 31st July 3:00pm Kick-off
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Last Match Score - NOS Cup - WAFC 5 - Brora Rangers 2
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Craig Shearer Testmonial - RCFC 31st Aug |
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The Craig Shearer Testimonial football match opposition has
been confirmed as Ross County FC.
The match will be played on Tuesday 31st August
at the Harmsworth Park, Wick with a 7.30pm kick off.
The Craig Shearer Testmonial Committee are grateful to Ross
County FC for agreeing to support this fixture and are equally excited by the
prospect of welcoming a squad which is expected to include many of the players
who were involved in last seasons Scottish Cup Final.
Alistair Ross said "Following the disappointment of
realising the financial implications of bringing Dunfermline Athletic FC to
Wick, we are very excited at the prospect of welcoming Ross County FC to the
Harmsworth Park. We would like to thank them for agreeing to participate in the
testimonial fixture in recognition of Craig. I know he is very excited about
the fixture and we hope that his contribution to Wick Academy FC over the past
11 years will be recognised by the supporters."
"With such a tough opposition, we are hopeful that a good
showing is enjoyed by all on the night, not least Craig and his family."
"Opportunities are available for supporters to express their
appreciation through the match programme. Further information is available from
any member of the Craig Shearer Testimonial Committee or in the next Wick
Academy FC match programme."
(Committee: Alistair Ross, David Dunn, Evan Center, George
Mackay, Gordon Stewart, Stewart Busby, Walter Mowat)
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Thurso gave Academy a really good pre-season run-out today. Thurso took the lead after 13 minutes, Jamie Mackenzie won
the ball in the middle of the park and drove down the left, his cut back found
the unmarked Mark Nicol and his low effort found the bottom corner from 15
yards
Within a minute wick nearly got back on level terms, Sam Mackay played a long
ball out to Craig Shearer and he put the ball into the box to Richard Macadie
and his driven effort was blocked by Michael Gray in the Thurso goal.
Wick got back on level terms after 23 minutes, Davie Allan was played in one on
one with keeper Gray, Gray took Allan down and Sam Mackay took the penalty and
drove the ball down the middle.
Wick went ahead after 36 minutes Davie Allan was tackled on the edge of the box
but the ball fell kindly to his brother Ross Allan, he cut inside onto his left
before dispatching a low effort into the corner of the net.
Half Time Thurso 1 Wick Academy 2
After 57 minutes wick really should have added a third, Ross Allan played a neat
one two with Sam Mackay, Allan then
found Gary Weir, Weir had time to steady himself and pick his spot but he
curled the ball wide of the post
On the hour mark Kyle Ross set up James Murray for a chance for Thurso but from
25 yards he screwed his shot wide.
Thurso got back on level terms after 86 minutes, Gary Manson appeared to handle
the ball on the line after a corner and this resulted in the ref awarding a
penalty, Mark Nicol stepped up and coolly placed the ball low to the keepers
right
Full Time Thurso 2 Wick Academy 2
Reporter: Luke Bunch
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