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Bishopmill Villa v Ugie United

2pm  25 August 2013

Moray Welfare League, Premier Division
Bishopmill Villa 2 Ugie United 2 (att 35)

Having watched New Elgin at FC Stoneywood on Saturday, I visited their home ground on Sunday, as "Pinefield South", known also as Nicol-Togneri Park, is a regular venue for Elgin-based clubs in the Moray Welfare League.

The ground, like its neighbour "Pinefield North", is a barriered pitch inside a mesh fence. Back before the two pitches were enclosed by fencing, bringing them up to current Junior standards, I'd seen a Welfare League game at what is now the north pitch, so I was pleased to find this game was on what I will consider a new ground.

Ultimately though, groundhopping is about enjoying games of football rather than worrying over details of which pitches are being used, and this was a great match.

Bishopmill looked in command after two first half goals gave them the lead, but they failed to hold onto the advantage during a terrific second half. Ugie pulled a goal back soon after the break, which made the game interesting, and they fully deserved their equaliser, courtesy of a penalty given for deliberate handball as an outfield saved a goal bound shot.

A red card for the penalty incident put Bishopmill on the back foot, but they held out for a draw despite Ugie's best efforts to find a winner.







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