Avoch last Ross-shire team standing in Highland Amateur Cup
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AVOCH came from behind to reach the semi final of the Highland Amateur Cup with a 2-1 victory over Sleat and Strath.
But Maryburgh's dreams of lifting the trophy are over after they threw away a first minute goal lead to lose 4-1 to holders Pentland United.
Avoch, who have won the trophy six times, fell behind in the 55th minute when Ben Porter knocked in a Connaire Yoxon cross.
But the visitors lead lasted only eight minutes when Rhys Shewan levelled the game.
Struan McArthur gave Avoch the lead in the 72nd minute with a tap in at the back post and they held on for victory.
Avoch will face Caithness Premier Division outfit Staxigoe United in the semi final on Saturday, August 10 at a neutral venue.
The winners will face the victors of the Caithness derby between bitter rivals Wick Groats and Pentland United in the final.
Quarter final results: Avoch 2, Sleat and Strath 1; Maryburgh 1, Pentland United 4; Staxigoe United 3, Whitedale 2; Wick Groats 6, Castletown 1.
