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Academy hit four-m as they get back on track

12th January 2014

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Wick Academy..4 Turriff United..1

Reporter Noel Donaldson

WICK ACADEMY bounced back from their four defeats on-the-trot to get back on track with a emphatic 4-1 win over Turriff United at Harmsworth Park.

A first-half barrage of three goals within 10 minutes put the points out of reach for the visitors - as was the Scorries' first goal.

James Pickles outjumped the United defence, to open Academy's account with a well-taken header, Sam Mackay drilled home the second and Gary Weir used his head for the third.

Substitute Aaron Shand pulled one back for Turriff in the latter stages but any hope of a resurgence was extinguished by Weir, rounding the keeper to stroke the ball home for No 4.

Academy rode their luck at times, with some close calls and had Turriff, who never gave up, taken more of their recurring chances, it might have been a different story.
The win will give the Scorries a boost ahead of their next encounter away to Cove Rangers on Saturday.

 

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