Lightning 3-3(3-2) Devils
Emerging Boys
A superb contest to get day three underway ended in a 3-3 draw between Lightning and Devils emerging boys, with Lightning winning the shootout 3-2 for the bonus point.
It was a competitive and tight start to the contest with both sides largely cancelling each other out. The best chance of the opening quarter came from a penalty corner and an Olly Pillinger drag flick prompted a great save at the top left corner by Andrew Craig.
The second quarter began with another sensational stop by Craig, this time a reaction save to his left from close range.
As half time approached Lightning finally found the back of the net through a lovely penalty corner routine. Conor Wardlaw picked out Pillinger who deflected the ball into the top right corner for 1-0.
In the second half Devils had the chance to equalise from the penalty spot but Matthew Ogg was denied by a solid save to keep it at 1-0.
Lightning doubled their lead as the third quarter came to a close when Angus Fletcher struck a low drag flick for 2-0.
Early in the final quarter a lovely corner routinr saw Murray Cameron deflect home for Devils to make it 2-1.
Then Devils struck and equaliser. A swift counter found Angus Nichol in space, who then rounded the keeper and slotted home for 2-2.
Moments later it was Lightning’s turn to counter attack and Fletcher ran through to finish with composure for 3-2.
With the last strike of the ball Brian McGarrity equalised for Devils with a hard low shot for a 3-3 finale. The bonus point went to Lightning with a 3-2 shootout victory.
Emerging Girls
Lightning 6-0(2-3) Devils
A 6-0 win for Lightning Emerging girls saw them take the points at Peffermill against Devils, but it was the Devils who took the bonus point in the shootout.
Lightning started fast and fashioned some early opportunities, and it was from one of these early efforts that the home side found the net.
Sophie Hogarth opened the scoring with a delightful scot into the roof of the net from a tight angle. 1-0.
Early in the second quarter it went to 2-0 when the ball was popped over the line by Amelia Leitch in a stramash of players.
It went to 3-0 with a goal by Larissa Hogg from the penalty spot before a drag flick deflection Jasmine Mather made it 4-0 just before half time.
In the second half a sliding shot by Grace Mitchinson made it 5-0 for Lightning before a penalty corner strike by Freya Ballantine made it 6-0.
A penalty stroke was awarded to Devils in the final quarter but a fantastic save low at the right post denied the goal. A 3-2 win for Devils in the shootout saw them take the bonus point.
Aspiring Boys
Lightning 0-2(1-2) Devils
Northern Devils Aspiring Boys clocked up a 2-0 win over Lightning at Peffermill in Brave Cup 2024. Devils also took the bonus point with a 2-1 shootout victory.
It was a tight opening quarter with few chances for either team. Findlay Duncan came close for Devils with a fierce penalty corner strike that hit the goal stanchion. Right before the end of the quarter a Lightning corner routine saw the ball deflected past the post at pace.
The second quarter continued to be close and competitive, with Lightning edging the play, but no real opportunities to strike at goal.
Just after half time Devils created the best chance of the game so far when they opened up Lightning down the right and the pass across goal begged for a tap-in, but it evaded Zack Aspey and whizzed clear.
It was the final quarter when the deadlock was finally broken, and it came from the penalty spot. A stroke was awarded to Devils and Duncan stepped up to send the ball into the bottom right corner for 1-0.
Duncan struck again from the penalty spot right before full time to seal the points with a 2-0 victory. Devils then took the bonus point with a 2-1 shootout victory.
Aspiring Girls
Lightning 2-0(4-2) Devils
A 2-0 victory gave Lightning Aspiring Girls the points at Peffermill in Brave Cup 2024. Lightning then won the shootout 4-2 to bag the bonus point.
It was a fast start to the contest with both sides playing some neat hockey, and keeping the other at bay with good defending.
A goalmouth scramble in the second quarter almost saw Lightning take the lead but Morven Begg in goal for Devils put a stop to it and padded the ball clear.
Lightning continued to pressurise the Devils, playing some slick hockey, but Begg in goal was on form when called upon.
After half time Lightning finally managed to open the scoring. Jessica Garden went on one of her many surging runs into the circle then picked out Amy Edgar at the far post for a tap in. 1-0.
Lightning kept up their tempo and pressure going into the final quarter. Eva Hodge was next to be denied by Begg. Then a sensational dpuble save by Begg denied Edgar and Tallulah McMorris.
McMorris got her name on the score sheet soon enough when she struck the second goal from the top of the circle at a penalty corner. 2-0. The victory was followed up by a win in the shootout to give Lightning the bonus point as well.
FINALS SCHEDULE
Sunday 11 August | Glasgow National Hockey Centre
Pitch 1
10:10 – Emerging Girls Final – Lightning v Thunder
12:15 – Emerging Boys Final – Lightning v Thunder
14:20 – Aspiring Girls Final – Thunder v Lightning
16:25 – Aspiring Boys Final – Thunder v Devils
Pitch 2
3rd place v Barbarians
10:10 – Emerging Girls – Barbarians v Devils
12:15 – Emerging Boys – Barbarians v Devils
14:20 – Aspiring Girls – Barbarians v Devils
16:25 – Aspiring Boys – Barbarians v Lightning
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