SEASON
2013
performance with a wonderful hattrick from Craig Begg, under 17’s
Ferry Athletic managed to snatch a
draw from Letham Sky Blues after
a superb Ryan Robb goal in the final
minutes of the game. In what has to be
one of the best Scottish Cup games in
the East region this season, under 14’s
Letham Tangerines beat DUSC in the
first round of the Scottish Cup.
The final score was 6-5, after Rian
Shillan scored a hat-trick of free kicks
and Kyle Mitchell sealed the deal in
extra time for the Perth side.Dtarks
Park, Kirkcaldy played host to a youth
international to remember. Nearly a
thousand people turned out to see
Scotland’s Under 16 squad defeat
Italy 3-1.
[EAST]
OCTOBER
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This was a great month for the east
region, as in the 14’s age group alone
Monifieth, Arbroath and Dundee
West all qualified for the 4th round.
Fairmuir and Carnoustie also picked
up great results in the 15’s and also
entered the 4th round. The under
16’s also had a great month, as
Fairmuir, Monifieth and DUSC all
qualified for the next round. DUSC
carried on their unbeaten run by
defeating Glenrothes Strollers 1-0
away from home. Fairmuir also
won away from home beating Kelt
Marian Colts 5-4, and Monifieth won
in extra time 1-0 against Armadale
SC Colts. Dundee Villa under 17’s
also qualified for the 4th round by
beating Young Falkirk at home 3-2.
Monifieth under 19’s advanced as
well with an impressive 5-0 win over
Cambusbarron Rovers.
NOVEMBER
The East Region played host to one of
Scotland’s finest achievements on the
youth football scene in many years. In
the deciding game of the 2013 Victory
Shield, Scotland hosted England at
Starks Park, Kirkcaldy. A 1-0 victory,
with Calvin Miller grabbing the goal,
saw Scotland win their first title in
15 years – ending England’s historic
winning run.
The girls’ season came to an end
with three champions crowned.
Forfar Farmington Blues and
Dunfermline Athletic Girls won their
respective regional leagues in the 13’s
age group. Forfar Farmington 15’s
were also victorious, maintaining an
incredible league 100% record in the
calendar year. Dunfermline 13’s and
Forfar Farmington 15’s celebrated
double success, after victories in their
respective League Cup.
Words by Mikey Colville