Bishopmill Villa win Highland Welfare Cup

BISHOPMILL Villa won the Highland Welfare Cup with a 2-0 win over Tomatin.

After defeat in the final last year, the Elgin side lifted the trophy for the first time thanks to two first-half goals at Borough Briggs on Sunday.

Bish got off to the better start, with early chances falling to Jordan McBain and Mark Williams, but both were off target.

Midway through the first half, Gary Burr raced to the bye-line and cut the ball back for Cameron Campbell to slot home the opener.

Ten minutes later, an Alex McGregor corner was headed home by Michael Stephen. Richard Collie and the Bish defence were rarely tested.

Tomatin came out a different team in the second half and but for some good saves by Collie could have pulled one or two goals back.

The Bish found their passing game again but in a largely uneventful second half, held on to lift the cup.

Rothes Amateurs clinched the McDonald and Munro Premier League title. Read all about it in 'The Northern Scot'.

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