MSIS North Caledonian League
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Balintore 3 V Thurso 0 at Seaboard Park, Balintore
report from The North Star News -
www.north-star-news.co.uk Balintore's fine start continues
BALINTORE continued their bright start to the season in the MSIS North Caledonian League on Saturday with an impressive 3-0 home win against Thurso.
Ally MacDonald broke the deadlock with a well-directed header from a James Skinner free-kick on 29 minutes.
James Skinner doubled the home side's lead after MacDonald's shot was blocked by the Thurso goalkeeper on the hour.
Tony Farquhar put the result beyond doubt when he got his head to a corner from James Skinner on 76 minutes.
Halkirk United 3 V Bunillidh Thistle 1 at Recreation Park, Halkirk
Halkirk United goals by Martin Murray, Colin Davidson and Michael Bremner
report from The North Star News -
www.north-star-news.co.uk Halkirk had a 3-1 home win against Bunillidh Thistle.
Martin Murray evaded two defenders to give Halkirk the lead with an 18-yard drive on 17 minutes.
Colin Davidson extended the gap with a magnificent 30-yard free-kick on 62 minutes.
Michael Bremner made it 3-0 when he blasted a 20-yard freekick into the top corner.
There was just six minutes left when Gary MacLeod reduced the deficit with a penalty.
Other fixtures
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Alness United 1 V Dornoch 0
Alness goal by David Chapman
Bonar Bridge 0 V Invergordon 2
Invergordon goals by Paul Austin (2)
all 3 p.m kick-offs