Early substitute Euan Dingwall stars in Newtonmore’s 2-0 win over Beauly
Newtonmore have moved into sixth in the Mowi Premiership after beating bottom side Beauly 2-0 at the Eilan on Saturday.
‘More’s Iain Robinson returned for this clash, with Drew MacDonald, Tristan Ross, and Matthew Sloss making up a strong bench.
Beauly’s Euan Mccormick remained on the suspension list.
The Blue and Whites lost Conor Jones through injury following his first tackle after just a couple of minutes and he was replaced by Euan Dingwall went on to be the home side’s best player.
Some stuffy defending and excellent goalkeeping from Lee Dunbar kept this encounter scoreless in the first half but Cameron McNiven made the breakthrough on 64 minutes.
Iain Robinson saw two shots saved before McNiven followed up to score.
Robinson then got his goal on 77 minutes.
Euan Dingwall cut the ball back to Struan Ross and his low, spinning strike was saved by keeper Dunbar but Robinson turned home the rebound.
‘More manager Peter Ross said: “I’m happier after that and I thought we relaxed and played some good shinty after scoring the first goal.
“Euan Dingwall had a great game after coming on early. His passing and hitting was excellent whilst Declan Brannan came into the starting line-up at wing centre and he also did very well, keeping it simple.
“Joe Coyle was also very good whilst Cameron McNiven held the ball up well at full forward.
“Daniel Sloss was exceptional in defence, and I’m pleased with Struan Ross too.”
Newtonmore are without a fixture Saturday.