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==History== |
==Final History== |
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The trophy has been played for since 2012 and saw Lochber defeat Strathglass in the final. <ref>https://www.shinty.com/womens/news/womens-cup-semi-finals-this-sunday-stirling-university</ref> |
The trophy has been played for since 2012 and saw Lochber defeat Strathglass in the final. <ref>https://www.shinty.com/womens/news/womens-cup-semi-finals-this-sunday-stirling-university</ref> |
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The 2015 final was an exciting affair. After a goalless first half, Lauren Pike put GMA in front before Kate Bradley retaliated for Ardnamurchan. Carolanne Cameron then gave Ardnamurchan team the lead with just four minutes left. In the final minute Kirsty Gray equalised and the game went to extra time. The drama continued with Geraldine Murphy gave the lead back to GMA before Cameron scored again for the west highlanders. GMA triumphed 2-0 in the penalty shout out.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/34167841</ref> |
The 2015 final was an exciting affair. After a goalless first half, Lauren Pike put GMA in front before Kate Bradley retaliated for Ardnamurchan. Carolanne Cameron then gave Ardnamurchan team the lead with just four minutes left. In the final minute Kirsty Gray equalised and the game went to extra time. The drama continued with Geraldine Murphy gave the lead back to GMA before Cameron scored again for the west highlanders. GMA triumphed 2-0 in the penalty shout out.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/34167841</ref> |
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Lovat secured their first |
Lovat secured their first Challenge Cup win witha comprehensive 7-1 victory over Strathglass in 2016. |
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The 2017 final saw the 2015 runners-up Ardnamurchan again lose out this time to Glengarry who put their name on the trophy for the first time with an emphatic 7-1 win which included a five minute hat-trick from Leona Falconer.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/41138083</ref> |
The 2017 final saw the 2015 runners-up Ardnamurchan again lose out this time to Glengarry who put their name on the trophy for the first time with an emphatic 7-1 win which included a five minute hat-trick from Leona Falconer.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/41138083</ref> |
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The Women's Camanachd Association (WCA) Challenge Cup the second tier trophy in Women's shinty and is currently sponsored by Mowi (formerly Marine Harvest) who have sponsored the cup since 2014. It is played on a knock-out basis by the teams in the National Division 2 Leagues and is administered by the Women's Camanachd Association. The current holders are Glenurquhart.
The Challenge Cup is usually played just before Women's Shinty premier cup competition, the Valerie Fraser Trophy and the two cup finals form a showpiece event in the women's shinty calendar.
Final History
The trophy has been played for since 2012 and saw Lochber defeat Strathglass in the final. [1]
Strathglass were succesful in 2013 beating Glasgow Mid Argyll.
The following year Strathglass retained the trophy, this time beating Lovat 6-4 in the final.[2]
The 2015 final was an exciting affair. After a goalless first half, Lauren Pike put GMA in front before Kate Bradley retaliated for Ardnamurchan. Carolanne Cameron then gave Ardnamurchan team the lead with just four minutes left. In the final minute Kirsty Gray equalised and the game went to extra time. The drama continued with Geraldine Murphy gave the lead back to GMA before Cameron scored again for the west highlanders. GMA triumphed 2-0 in the penalty shout out.[3]
Lovat secured their first Challenge Cup win witha comprehensive 7-1 victory over Strathglass in 2016.
The 2017 final saw the 2015 runners-up Ardnamurchan again lose out this time to Glengarry who put their name on the trophy for the first time with an emphatic 7-1 win which included a five minute hat-trick from Leona Falconer.[4]
In 2018 two players scored hat-trick's in the final. Glenurguhart teenager Abby Stoddart got her's in the first half. Inverness’s Katie Macmillan achieved the same feat but the decisive Glenurquhart goal came from Hazel Hunter’s 50th minute penalty.[5]
The 2019 final saw Inverness fall at the final hurdle again and again two players scored hat-tricks. This time the victors were Lovat who ran out 7-1 winners. Fiona Urquhart and Lovat captain Laura Gallacher both scored hat-tricks.[6]
Previous Winners
- 2019 - Lovat 7 v 1 Inverness, The Dell, Kingussie
- 2018 - Glenurquhart 4 v 3 Inverness, The Dell, Kingussie
- 2017 - Glengarry 7 v 1 Ardnamurchan, An Aird, Fort William
- 2016 - Lovat 7 v 1 Strathglass, An Aird, Fort William
- 2015 - Glasgow Mid Argyll 3 v 3 (A.E.T.) Ardnamurchan, The Bught, Inverness (GMA won 2-0 on penalties)
- 2014 - Strathglass 6 v 4 Lovat, Strachurmore
- 2013 - Strathglass bt Glasgow Mid Argyll, Eilan, Newtonmore
- 2012 - Lochaber bt Strathglass
Winners of Challenge Cup for Women
| Club | Total | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Strathglass | 2 | 2103, 2014 |
| Lovat | 2 | 2016, 2019 |
| Lochaber | 1 | 2012 |
| Glasgow Mid Argyll | 1 | 2015 |
| Glengarry | 1 | 2017 |
| Glenurquhart | 1 | 2018 |
Runners-up of Challenge Cup for Women
| Club | Total | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Strathglass | 2 | 2012, 2016 |
| Ardnamurchan | 2 | 2015, 2017 |
| Inverness | 2 | 2018, 2019 |
| Glasgow Mid Argyll | 1 | 2013 |
| Lovat | 1 | 2014 |
Winners of the Player of the Match Award
- 2018 - Unknown
Player of the match awards are made but the winners are to be confirmed.
References
- ^ https://www.shinty.com/womens/news/womens-cup-semi-finals-this-sunday-stirling-university
- ^ http://www.skyecamanachd.com/news/GMA--Strathglass-Are-Winners-At-WCA-Cup-Final-Day.htm
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/34167841
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/41138083
- ^ https://www.thenational.scot/sport/16683516.shinty-holders-skye-humbled-in-camanachd-cup-final-loss/
- ^ https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2019/09/09/shinty-round-up-51/
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