Dudgeon Park Set to Host a Spectacular Highland League Cup Semi-Final
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Dudgeon Park is set to host a spectacular Highland League Cup semi-final between Brora Rangers and Keith. Both sides are determined to reach the final, which will be held next month at Inverurie’s Harlaw Park.
Brora Rangers’ Dale Gillespie is hoping to add to his medal haul with this season’s Highland League Cup. The 34-year-old midfielder has already lifted the trophy three times – in 2011 with Nairn County, as well as in 2016 and 2022 with Brora. He said: “I’ve been lucky enough to play in three finals and win three finals so the chance to get to another final is a big incentive. You always enjoy winning trophies and, as you get older, you never know when your last final and last trophy might be. You like to think in the years to come Brora will get to more finals and win more trophies. But you have to treat each opportunity as the last one and go all out to try to win it.”
On the other side, Keith have lifted the Highland League Cup 10 times, but haven’t been in a final of any description since winning this competition in 2013. Midfielder Craig Gill is determined to help Keith reach a first final in a decade. The 24-year-old, who was signed from Inverurie Locos in the summer, said: “I don’t think many people would expect Keith to be in the final. But the Buckie result gave us a confidence boost and showed we could compete. Hopefully we can take that on, we’re looking forward to the game and hopefully we can grab a good result. We know it’s been a few years since Keith have been in a final and all the boys are buzzing to have the opportunity.”
Both sides will be looking to make the most of this opportunity when they meet at Dudgeon Park. It promises to be an exciting encounter with a place in the tournament showpiece up for grabs. Who will come out on top and reach the final? We’ll have to wait and see.
