Fraserburgh secured a 2-0 victory over Formartine United in a recent Breedon Highland League match. Despite the win, Fraserburgh’s manager, Mark Cowie, acknowledged that his team could have played better. The goals came from Sean Butcher and Scott Barbour in each half, contributing to their fourth consecutive unbeaten match across all competitions.
Cowie mentioned that both teams played direct football, canceling each other out for most of the game. He admitted that Formartine had the upper hand in the first half, but Fraserburgh managed to score against the run of play. The manager praised his team’s defensive efforts and capitalized on Formartine’s errors to secure the win. Although their performance was not their best, Cowie expressed his satisfaction with the defensive display and the three points earned.
The match saw limited clear-cut chances due to slippery conditions caused by persistent rain. Fraserburgh’s Butcher opened the scoring just before half-time by heading in a rebound from Scott Barbour’s shot. Formartine pressed for an equalizer in the second half, with goalkeeper Joe Barbour making a crucial save to deny a spectacular volley from Tyler Mykyta.
In the closing minutes, Scott Barbour sealed the victory for Fraserburgh after intercepting a pass and calmly slotting the ball past the Formartine goalkeeper. The defeat marked the end of Formartine’s eight-game unbeaten streak in the league, with manager Stuart Anderson pinpointing defensive errors as the main reason for their loss.
In another Breedon Highland League fixture, Buckie Thistle emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Nairn County. Joe McCabe and Jack MacIver scored for Buckie, while Ben Barron found the net for Nairn County. The win propelled Buckie Thistle from ninth to seventh place in the league standings.
Overall, both Fraserburgh and Buckie Thistle showcased their resilience and determination to secure crucial wins in the Breedon Highland League. The competitive nature of the matches highlighted the unpredictable and exciting nature of football in the local league, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
