A LATE strike from James Skinner earned Balintore a place in the last four of the Port Services Cup at the expense of fellow MSIS North Caledonian League side Bonar Bridge last Saturday. The tie, which was tied at 1-1, looked to be heading for extra-time until Skinner unleashed an unsaveable shot which gave Bonar goalkeeper Steve Martin no chance. Bonar enjoyed most of the early pressure and John Dorian deservedly gave them the lead in the 28th minute when he got on the end of a of a Craig MacKay cross to bullet home a header. That spurred the Seaboard side into action and Stuart Skinner got his side back on level terms four minutes from the break. A long throw-in from James Skinner was flicked on by Tony Farquhar and Stuart Skinner found the back of the net with a half-volley. Dorian came close for the Sutherland team on a...
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