Skye & Newtonmore face off against each other this Saturday in the Strathdearn Cup Final!
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Skye are scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.2 goals per game.
Newtonmore are scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.2.
Growing into the game
Skye's scoring power intensifies as matches progress, with a clear trend of growing dominance in the second half.
The team starts steadily, scoring 6 goals in the first 15 minutes, and maintains solid performance with 9 and 7 goals in the following periods. They truly excel after halftime, netting 15 goals between the 45th and 60th minutes, their highest of any period. This momentum continues with 13 goals in the next phase and 12 in the final 15 minutes.
Skye’s ability to ramp up their scoring in the second half highlights their stamina and late-game effectiveness, making them a formidable force as matches wear on.
Needing the break
Skye's defence has moments of both strength and vulnerability throughout their matches.
They concede an average of 4 goals in the first 15 minutes but tighten up in the next phase, allowing just 2 goals. However, they face significant challenges before halftime, conceding 10 goals in the 30-45 minute period—a clear weak spot.
In the second half, Skye's defence is much more solid, conceding only 2 goals in both the 45-60 and 60-75 minute periods. However, they slip slightly in the final 15 minutes, allowing 4 more goals.
Improving their defence before halftime will be crucial for Skye to avoid early setbacks and maintain their strong second-half performances.
2nd half steamroller
Newtonmore's scoring steadily improves as matches progress, showing remarkable strength in the latter stages.
The team starts strong, with 6 goals in the first 15 minutes, and builds momentum with 15 goals in the next period. They continue to perform well before halftime with 8 goals, but truly shine after the break. Newtonmore scores 17 goals between the 45th and 60th minutes, 15 in the next phase, and finishes with an impressive 20 goals in the final 15 minutes.
This consistent rise in scoring power highlights Newtonmore's increasing dominance and ability to finish matches on a high note.
Mid game blip
Newtonmore’s defensive performance varies throughout the match, with notable weaknesses in certain periods.
They concede 3 goals in the first 15 minutes and 5 in the next period. The defensive issues worsen before halftime, with 7 goals allowed. The team’s defence improves slightly in the second half, giving up 8 goals between the 45th and 60th minutes but then tightens up, conceding only 3 goals in the 60-75 minute phase. They allow 6 more goals in the final 15 minutes.
Overall, Newtonmore’s defence shows vulnerability before halftime and in the final stages, suggesting areas for improvement.
Skye lit up by MacLennan & Millar
Archie Millar and Shockie MacLennan are two players at different stages of their career (sorry Shockie) but they are proving equally valuable to this increasingly impressive Skye side. The return to shinty of Jordan Murchison gives the Skye forward line a different dimension and young JAT will be hoping to make his mark come Saturday's final...
MacKintosh leads spring chicken Coyle
The perennial Glen MacKintosh is once again Newtonmore's top scorer this campaign, currently sitting on an impressive 28 goals. His nearest contender is Joe Coyle who, at the tender age of 15, has forced his way into Newtonmore's first team over the last few months and earned a Scotland U17 Cap too!
Skye on form
It's the islanders who are the form team going into Saturday's final, a 3-1 defeat to league leaders Strathglass the only negative over the past 5 games. For Newtonmore, elimination from the Highland Industrial Supplies Sutherland Cup was compounded by defeat against Fort William. However, we all know that a wounded animal is a dangerous one.
Skye Road to the Final
1-2 vs Lovat
0-2 vs Skye
2-0 vs Fort William
Newtonmore Road to the Final
6-1 vs Kingussie
3-4 vs Kinlochshiel
8-3 vs Beauly
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