Golspie Stafford win thriller against Carloway to reach Highland Amateur Cup quarter finals
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Highland Amateur Cup Last 16
Carloway 2
Golspie Stafford 4
Golspie Stafford have reached the quarter finals of the Highland Amateur Cup after a 4-2 win over Carloway in Ullapool.
The North West Sutherland League leaders got off to a storming start taking a two-goal lead after 22 minutes.
Robbie Murray opened the scoring after 19 minutes after he tapped home a rebound after Sam Mackay's shot was originally saved.
Three minutes later Gary Mackenzie doubled their advantage after he volleyed home a cross from Mackay.
Stuart Macdonald pulled one back for Carloway five minutes before half time, but Gary Pullen restored their two-goal advantage immediately.
But just before half time, Angus Grant found the net to reduce Carloway's deficit to one as they went into the break only 3-2 behind.
Robbie Murray scored midway through the second half to restore Stafford's two-goal lead and comfortably held on for a 4-2 win.
Golspie Stafford will face Clachnacuddin Reserves in Inverness in the quarter finals after they defeated Inver 3-2.
Last 16 Results
Back 0 Avoch 2
Carloway 2 Golspie Stafford 4
Clachnacuddin Reserves 3 Inver 2
Harris 1 Lerwick Celtic 3
Lerwick Spurs 2 High Ormlie Hotspur 1
Mallaig 2 Loch Ness 4
Stromness 2 Staxigoe United 2 (5-4 on penalties)
Wick Groats 3 Fortrose and Rosemarkie Union 2
Quarter final draw
Avoch v Loch Ness
Clachnacuddin Reserves v Golspie Stafford
Stromness Athletic v Lerwick Spurs
Wick Groats v Lerwick Celtic
Ties to be played Saturday, July 15.
