Largo's Continued Success in the Cup

Largo marched triumphantly into the quarter finals of the Readers Small Clubs Cup on Sunday with an emphatic win over  Inverurie  at East Drive.

With match sponsorship provided by Buckler Ltd of Dundee, the visitors won the toss and elected to bat. A steady start was made with the run rate at around 3 runs per over with opening bowlers Rodden and Barclay on the whole keeping things tight. The first change saw captain Mowat introduced to the attack and he bowled exceptionally well, eventually inducing a false stroke from Bishop which was well held by Wilson much to the delight of the large crowd that had gathered to see the match. Ritchie was introduce to the attack and bowled well from the off, having Hadden caught behind by Simpson who was as save as ever then the dangerous Lamb for 43 well held again by Wilson.  At 100 for 3 after 33 overs Largo were well in the driving seat, however an excellent partnership of 91 in only 12 overs from Strachan and Johnson gave Inverurie a defendable total of 191 for 3 in their allotted 45 overs.

In reply Walker and Mowat started in very positive fashion the captain in particular playing some aggressive strokes.  The opening partnership reached 45 when Mowat was trappped lbw for 20 with the score on 47.  Donaldson joined Walker and the two continued the quick run rate with Walker beginning to look in good form. He was out, soon after for 42, Kinnear then joined Donaldson who was by now beginning to time the ball in imperious fashion.  Glorious strokeplay from the two followed as the home support sensed that a victory was very much on the cards. Donaldson reached his 50 in fine style and Kinnear provided excellent support. On 60 Donaldson holed out to deep midwicket ending a partnership of 60. Had the visitors thought their was respite in the new batsman they were sadly mistaken as  Rodden joined Kinnear at the crease. Again run scoring came easily to the two and ultimately the winning total of 193 was achieved at the end of the 36th over with Kinnear undefeated on 38 and Rodden on 26.

This was a comprehensive Largo victory achieved with lots in reserve. The East Drive men are now in the last 8 of this national competition with the quarter final match to be played on June 30th.