14/09/2026
Our 2014s Blues had there first round Scottish cup at home and it was a great watch. Well done boys 💙👏
Mintlaw Blues marked their first-ever SYFA Scottish Cup tie with a gritty, action-packed 3-1 victory over Deveronvale in a breathless First Round clash.
Straight from kick-off, the Blues signaled their intent with an early chance falling to Liam, quickly followed by a sharp through ball from Ethan looking for JT before the visitors managed to break up the play. Mintlaw had to stay sharp at the other end as Harris produced a vital last-ditch clearance, while Bobby pulled off a brilliant save between the sticks to keep the contest level. Henry and JT both tested the opposition keeper with excellent efforts, and the breakthrough finally arrived on 11 minutes: Henry whipped in a dangerous corner that caused chaos in the box, Liam kept the move alive, and JT pounced to make it 1-0.
Connor went close soon after with a stinging drive, but Deveronvale showed their threat on the counter, leveling the match in the 19th minute with a clinical breakaway goal. The Blues had to dig deep before the break—Adam and Quinn both delivered crucial clearances under heavy pressure, Henry saw a curling free-kick go agonizingly close, and Harry won a late corner to close out a lively 1-1 first half.
HALF- TIME: Mintlaw 1 - 1 Deveronvale
Mintlaw flew out of the traps in the second period. Kyle set the tone with a commanding clearance before Henry tore away on the counter; his shot rebounded off the post and Alfie reacted fastest, slotting home the rebound to put the Blues 2-1 ahead. The drama escalated as Mintlaw had a goal chalked off after the keeper dropped the ball, followed by Harry feeding Lachlan whose strike rattled the woodwork.
With Andy winning crucial tackles in the middle and Lachlan whipping dangerous balls across the face of goal, Mintlaw kept pressing. Ellis looked to have extended the lead after finding the back of the net, only to be denied by a baffling offside call. Bobby produced another top save to preserve the lead, and after Asher drew a clever foul to relieve the pressure, Mintlaw sealed the tie on 67 minutes: Harry sliced open the defence with a pinpoint through ball and Andy finished with composure for 3-1.
Deveronvale mounted sustained late pressure with balls pumped forward, but Harris and the resolute Mintlaw backline held firm until the final whistle, capping off a memorable cup debut and booking their place in the next round.
FULL-TIME: Mintlaw 3 - 1 Deveronvale
MOTM: Joint Man of the Match honours go to Adam and Quinn, who put in an absolute masterclass in defence by matching their runners stride for stride and winning virtually every ball that came their way! Well done, boys 👏