The performance of the day in the North Caledonian League came from Bonar Bridge in their 4-4 draw away to Alness United.
They were 4-0 down in less than half an hour following goals from Michael Mckenzie (penalty), Taylor Sutherland, Connor Ross and Iain Ross.
However, a stunning response saw the battling visitors storm back against last season’s League Two winners.
Alness United 4-4 Bonar Bridge
⚽️⚽️Bruce Urquhart
⚽️ Andrew Gow
⚽️Jack Mitchell4-0 down the boys showed great character to get a point. Well done lads. On to next week against St Duthus. @AlnessUnitedFC @StDuthusFC
— Bonar Bridge FC (@bonar_fc) August 28, 2021
A brace from Bruce Urquhart and goals from Andrew Gow and Jack Mitchell sealed an unlikely point in their first fixture of the new season.
There was also a 4-4 draw in Tain as St Duthus and Halkirk shared the spoils. The hosts led 2-0 and 4-2, but the efforts of Halkirk earned them the point to ensure they are the early league leaders.
Loch Ness kicked off their season with a 3-1 victory at Thurso to move into second spot, while Orkney began their campaign with a fine 3-2 success against Inverness Athletic at Ardersier.
In the Scottish Cup preliminary round, North Caledonian League champions Golspie Sutherland were 2-0 winners at the end of their epic trip to Hawick Royal Albert.
What a result for @GolspieSuthFC today. Doing the @NorthCaleyFA League proud. Well done to Sam and his team. Enjoy the trip home guys.🍻 https://t.co/ANBN0dLAfZ
— North Caledonian FA (@NorthCaleyFA) August 28, 2021
